by Steve Tanner | Jan 18, 2016 | Hot Topics!
Lately, a common question posed to the doctors at State Street Animal Hospital has been about the use of essential oil in our pets. Essential oils, which are concentrated oils extracted or cold pressed from plants, are used for many purposes in humans including as...
by Steve Tanner | Aug 1, 2015 | Hot Topics!
What is Xylitol? Xylitol is an alcohol used as a sugar substitute for its sweetness in diet and diabetic-friendly foods. It’s in your sugarless gum, sugarless mints, and sugarless desserts like pudding. Xylitol is safe for us but very toxic to your pets, especially...
by Steve Tanner | Jan 16, 2015 | Hot Topics!
Reason #1 for scheduling your pet’s dental: Yuck, dog breath! Bacteria in the mouth cause infection and odor. Nobody enjoys putrid dog breath or smelly kitty kisses. Keeping those teeth clean means a happier, healthier relationship for everyone. Reason #2 for...
by Steve Tanner | Sep 18, 2014 | Slider