Seasonal Pet Hazards: Fall Edition

Seasonal Pet Hazards: Fall Edition

It’s fall, ya’ll! It’s our favorite time of year at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care. We are excited to help make it even better this year by sharing our best fall pet safety tips with you. Now go get that pumpkin spice latte you know you want!

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Top Toxic Human Food For Dogs

Top Toxic Human Food For Dogs

Dedicated pet parents love to share everything with their pets, from car rides to cuddles on the couch, walks through the park, and even yummy treats. There are some human foods that should not be shared with your pets, however, no matter how much they beg.  Some food that can be healthy for humans, can […]

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Not Just Smoke and Mirrors: Vape Safety Around Pets

Not Just Smoke and Mirrors: Vape Safety Around Pets

We all are pretty aware of significant hazards to our furry families. Most pet owners know that cars can kill and that they shouldn’t feed chocolate to their dogs. When it comes to pet safety, though, it’s often those common household items that are a part of our everyday lives that we forget can be […]

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Safety Through Stashing: How to Safely Store Pet Toxins

Safety Through Stashing: How to Safely Store Pet Toxins

We live with a wide variety of hazards in our midst, from household cleaners to automotive fluids, toxins are a-plenty in our homes.  There is a reason why there are warnings on the side of the packaging, as each year hundreds of thousands of poisonings take place. You may even have several child-proof locks, systems, […]

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Housing Household Pet Hazards

Housing Household Pet Hazards

We often think of our pets as our children. After all, they are smaller than us, depend on us for everything, and they are super cute!  As with our children, it’s paramount that you do what it takes to keep your furry family member safe. For example, many households with small children are likely to […]

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Allergic Reaction or Pet Poisoning? How to Tell

Allergic Reaction or Pet Poisoning? How to Tell

It is downright stressful when your pet is sick; and even more so when you think something might be seriously wrong. If you have ever found yourself agonizing about whether to bring your pet in during emergency hours, you know what we mean. Sometimes pets have emergencies; and it’s not always possible to tell (at […]

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Pot and Pets: A Scary Combination

Pot and Pets: A Scary Combination

As more and more states legalize medical and recreational marijuana use, North Carolina seems set to join them. Bills that would legalize medical marijuana and small amounts for personal use are making their way through the House and Senate, meaning that residents may soon have easier access to the substance.  The legalization of marijuana has […]

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Pet Poisoning Prevention: How to Keep Your Pet Safe and Sound

Pet Poisoning Prevention: How to Keep Your Pet Safe and Sound

You do whatever it takes to keep your pet safe. Whether you’re out in public, traveling together, or at the dog park, there are always ways to avoid dangerous situations. That’s why it can be hard to imagine that some of the biggest threats to your pet’s well being may be right inside your own […]

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Winter Pet Safety Precautions Can Really Save the Day

Winter Pet Safety Precautions Can Really Save the Day

Each season delivers its own set of risks to animals. From parasites to allergies, heat stroke to poisoning, the calendar year is simply full of potential threats to your pet’s welfare. It’s easy to assume that winter pet safety involves basic regard for dangerous dips in temperature, but there is more to it than that. […]

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Holiday Pet Safety You Can Count On

Holiday Pet Safety You Can Count On

With Halloween over, many of us turn our thoughts to the upcoming holiday season. Who will host? What will we serve? Is it too early to start playing holiday music? Although we can’t help with everything on your to-do list, the team at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care is happy to provide some tips […]

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