What You Need to Know About Dog Flu

If you live in the Midwest area, you’ve probably read or heard about the recent canine influenza outbreak, but are you doing enough to protect your dog from this potentially fatal virus? Also known as dog flu, this highly contagious infection has affected thousands of dogs all over the country, with hundreds of cases reported…

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Easter Pet Poisons

The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline receive hundreds of calls this time of year from pet owners and veterinarians concerning cats that have ingested Easter lilies. “Unbeknownst to many pet owners, Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats,” said Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS assistant director at Pet Poison Helpline. “All parts of the Easter lily plant are poisonous…

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