Now that marijuana is legal in Minnesota, and the smoke has cleared a bit, we need to look at how this affects the four-legged population. Cases of Cannabis toxicity have been increasing in companion animals. Pet Poison Hotline has seen over a 400% increase over the past several years for marijuana toxicity in pets. Holy
As we close out National Pet Week, we’d like to say thank you to all of our readers. It means a lot to know that the information we provide is both informative and beneficial to the many pet-parents out there. Today’s discussion is particularly relevant as we move our way into the summer months and
Allow 3 minutes to read. ? We never thought we’d love Clorox wipes and Lysol spray so much. They’ve become our best friends as we (and the rest of the world) diligently wipe down our home and work surfaces multiple times a day. In this new era of COVID-19, cleaning has become a top priority, and
Alright folks, keep it together. Christmas is only 2 days away (!!!) and we’re pretty sure nobody is prepared. Try not to stress — everyone else is in the same boat as you, and Christmas will come whether you mark everything off your checklist or not. There is one thing on that list though that
6 days and counting! ?Chances are, you’ve been planning like crazy and your Christmas menu is set. Roast beef, prime rib, ham, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, shrimp cocktail, oven-roasted vegetables, baked pasta, chocolate confections, apple and pecan pies, the list goes on! And no Christmas feast is complete without a toasty alcoholic drink… Bailey’s, eggnog,
7 days until Christmas! ☃️Has it sunk in yet?? In just one week, Santa will have arrived, discarded wrapping paper and ribbons will be littering the floors of your home, and (if you’re like us) you’ll be frantically trying to put the finishing touches on everything before guests arrive. Christmas is a wonderful, magical day of
8 days until Christmas! As we mentioned yesterday, we are going to post each day about a common holiday item that could be dangerous to your pets. Our first post discussed chocolate toxicity. Today we’d like to share some information about Christmas trees and tree preservatives. *Allow 3-5 minutes to read the full post. From
9 days to Christmas! ?As part of our holiday countdown, we would like to share a little bit each day about various Christmas foods and decorations that may be harmful to your pets. Let’s start with one of the most delicious (and well-known) substances… chocolate! ❄️Allow 2 minutes to read ❄️ ?Most pet-owners are aware that
Poinsettia season is here! Dogs and cats beware? Many of us have heard that poinsettias are poisonous to dogs and cats. Truth be told, these popular holiday plants are only slightly toxic to animals. That being said, there are other popular winter plants that are considered dangerous to pets. Read on for more information about
Driveways and sidewalks are icy! ?Have you laid out salt yet? Rock salt and other de-icing compounds are great for melting that slippery ice that is hazardous to anyone walking, but they can also be dangerous for pets. In today’s post, we are going to highlight the risks of salt on driveways and sidewalks and discuss
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