by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Pet Dangers
Imagine your concern if you came home to find your dog unable to walk, unresponsive, or in a coma. This is becoming more common as marijuana begins to lose its illicit status, at least in some areas of the world. As the decriminalization and even legalization of...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Pet Dangers
Keeping your house pet friendly is critical to the health and wellness of your pets. Just what does pet friendly mean? A pet friendly house is a sheltered location for an animal to live, play and relax that is clean, safe, free from hazards and toxic materials. Most...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Pet Dangers
An estimated one third of all pets will become lost at some point in their life. Reasons for pets becoming lost include everything from a loose gate to breaking free from a leash. With so many possible ways for a pet to become lost, it is important to follow some...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Pet Dangers
There are many medications available over the counter (OTC) at pharmacies and grocery stores that we consider to be safe, their use to be routine. We don’t think twice about picking up medications to help with pain or flu symptoms. What many people don’t consider is...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Pet Dangers
There are several general classifications of rodent poison (rodenticide) available over the counter. The most common is one that prevents blood clotting called an anticoagulant; D- con being the most easily recognized in light of the recent bans on second generation...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Pet Dangers
The Environmental Protection Agency indicates that polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have a negative impact on your health and environment. These chemicals in your home environment may be causing harm to your pet without your knowledge. In the body, PBDEs are...
