Heat Waves and Your Pets: How to Keep Them Safe This Summer
Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors with your pets, but when temperatures soar, even a short time outside can become dangerous. Unlike people, dogs and cats cannot cool themselves efficiently, making them much more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Knowing how to recognize the signs of overheating—and how to prevent it—can… Read More
A New Era of Parasite Prevention: Year-Long Protection with ProHeart® 12 and Quantum™
Double the Protection, Double the Peace of Mind: Introducing ProHeart® 12 and Quantum™ At All Creatures Veterinary Hospital, we’re always looking for ways to make protecting your pet easier, safer, and more convenient. That’s why we’re excited to announce two new preventative options that provide a full year of protection with a single dose: ProHeart®… Read More
Warm Weather Pet Safety
As the temperatures rise, it’s important to remember that warm weather can pose serious risks to our pets. Dogs and cats are much more sensitive to heat than many people realize, and even a short time outdoors can quickly become dangerous. Here are some common warm weather hazards to watch for and tips to help… Read More
Lily Toxicity: The Potentially Fatal Danger to Cats
By Jordanna Fetto, VMDangell.org/emergencyMSPCA-Angell West781-902-8400 To play off the famous words of William Shakespeare, “What’s in a name? That which we call a lily, by any other name would it be less toxic?” Many flowers are given the generic classification of lily. However, there are only two specific species, Lilium ssp and Hemerocallis ssp, which are fatally toxic… Read More
Springtime & Our Pets: The Beauty, the Risks, and How to Prepare
As the days grow longer and temperatures begin to rise, spring brings a welcome sense of renewal. Flowers bloom, lawns turn green, and both people and pets are eager to spend more time outdoors. For our animals, this seasonal shift can be exciting—but it also comes with its own set of benefits and challenges that… Read More