Blog: Pet Safety

Dog in a car

Distractions Can Be from Many Things.

January 1, 2019, the more stringent Distracted Driving law came into effect

cannabis dog

Pets and Cannabis

With the legalization of marijuana coming soon there is more interest from pet owners and veterinarians in using medical marijuana for dogs and cats. Besides the legal issues veterinarians face with prescribing medical marijuana, there are also issues with a lack of scientific data supporting its use in pets.

hot dog

Summer Heat Can Kill

There have been many reports of dogs and children being left in cars in recent years, some with devastating results, destroying families and taking lives.

a dog stands in a moving river

When swimming can be dangerous: Blue-Green Algae

Cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) can bloom in lakes, streams and ponds, most often during periods of hot weather in mid- to late-summer months but can be present in lower concentrations throughout the year. The algae take on the appearance of blue or green paint on the surface of...