poison Archives

Sago Palm Toxicosis – Protect Your Pets from This Poisonous Plant

2018-05-07 by CriticalCareDVM

As a new home owner, I’m in the process of landscaping my property. Suffice it to say, I want a lot of greenery – plants and shrubs, galore! Yet one type of plant I plan to avoid like the plague is the sago palms. Why? They are intensely toxic to dogs. This week, I’ve dedicated … [Read more…]

Emergency Room Etiquette

2014-10-13 by CriticalCareDVM

Bringing your pet to the emergency is always stressful. Your animal is sick. You are scared and your stress level skyrockets. A trip to the emergency room with a distressed fur baby is simply never fun. Just as parents must always be prepared with children, so too must pet parents always be ready to make … [Read more…]