PORTLAND, Ore. – Mae, a 3-year-old Australian Shepherd, defied the odds after a life-threatening accidental ingestion of 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a human supplement often used for mood support.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly … but be sure it’s out of reach of your furry friends! It’s easy to get swept up in the festivities of the season, but don’t forget that added fun means added risks for your pets.
When you normally think of weather safety with your pets, you may naturally think of leaving animals in hot cars during summer. But did you know that cold weather also poses a serious threat to your animal's wellbeing?
Gobble Gobble. Our furry friends would also love to partake in the feast and gobble up some food, but food-related injuries and illnesses are the main cause of pet emergencies over this holiday weekend. Learn what is most harmful and the best way to keep your pets healthy.
Discovering that your pet has ingested rat poison can be a distressing situation for any pet owner. Rat poison, although designed to target rodents, poses a serious threat to our beloved pets.
Many human foods are toxic to animals and can pose severe health risks if ingested. Let’s walk through some common foods that your furry friends should avoid and learn what to do if they accidentally indulge in something they can’t have.
Emergency & Specialty Animal Care