Summer celebrations can often distress pets

Fireworks, barbecues and heat can be a dangerous trio for pets. As the state begins to ease COVID-19 restrictions, friends and family will begin to gather again and with the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, barbecues and fireworks may be on the agenda. While most people love the festivities, fireworks, barbeques and heat of day can all pose issues for dogs, cats, horses and even livestock, which can react to fireworks in ways that could potentially cause injury and sometimes death. Some simple precaution … (read more)

By now most people are aware of the serious health dangers of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke in humans. What you may not realize is that cigarette and cigar smoke can cause severe disease in pets, too.  The harmful cancer-causing ingredients fro … (read more)