Posts in Category: Pet Safety and Emergencies by Halloween Safety Tips for Pets While Halloween is a fun time for pets and their people, there are plenty of potential hazards for our fury (and scaly) friends. The good news is that with a proactive approach to Halloween pet safety, you can achieve a level of peace of mind and enjoy the holiday with your best friend. Read More The Dangers of Leaving Pets in Hot Cars If you’ve ever sat in a parked car, you know that it doesn’t take too long for discomfort to set in. This can be true in any season, but the temperatures of late spring through early fall create some truly terrible conditions inside vehicles. Even cars parked in the shade, beneath cloud cover, or with […] Read More The Heart of the Matter: Understanding the Importance of Pet Heartworm Prevention Heartworm disease is a serious illness that can damage the lungs and hearts of affected animals. Left untreated, heartworm disease can become fatal, because the spaghetti-shaped worms will grow and multiply, and eventually block blood flow to the animal’s heart. The good news is that heartworm disease is preventable. Read on for more information from […] Read More Exotic Pet Holiday Safety During this festive and merry time of year, don’t forget that the hustle and bustle may bring new hazards into your home for your animals. In particular, it is important to pay attention to exotic pet safety. With some effort, All Critters Veterinary Hospital knows that your season can be a magical one for you […] Read More Summer Pet Pests to Watch Out For Summertime brings sunshine, warmth, lush green grass, and adventures for the whole family to enjoy together. But the warm weather tends to make pests liven up, too. The good news is that with a bit of preparation, you can avoid the worst of the summer pet pest season. The team at All Critters Veterinary Hospital […] Read More