With the holidays rapidly approaching, family and friends are making plans to gather together for the festivities. For some pet parents, a trip is no fun if the four-legged members of the family can’t come along. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and...
Hope Animal Medical Center strives to provide exceptional care for your exceptional pets. There has been a growing concern in the medical community regarding errors in filling prescriptions via telephone or fax machine. Verbal communication over the phone can often be...
Hope Animal Medical Center is aware of the article USA Today published about the popular flea and tick collar Seresto. Reading this article should make you extremely concerned, as we know you care about your pet and your pet’s health. All medications, human or animal,...
1. Lighter fluid is toxic to pets. 2. Trimmings and fatty food can cause pancreatitis (inflammation or irritation of the pancreas). Pancreatitis causes vomiting and severe belly pain. 3. Bones can be dangerous! Despite what many people think, bones are potential...
By Renee Schmid, DVM & Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS, DABT, DABVT Pet Poison HelplineWhile grapes, raisins, and currants are favorite and healthy snacks for people, they can cause kidney failure in dogs. Raisins are commonly found in combination with other foods,...
New Year’s Eve Safety Tips for Pets Be observant of your pet’s response to loud noises. Thunderstorms and fireworks are a known causes for pet anxiety, but celebration party favors and popping champagne corks can be just as traumatizing. If you are...
