Every year, for every holiday, veterinarians dread the day after the festivities because of the side effects our animals face from our celebrations. Here are some ways you can help to prevent your animal getting sick or injured during the holidays (and throughout the year) and save yourself the emergency fees: For chocolate-friendly holidays like […]
CSI: Loon Edition
Ever wonder why lead fishing tackle has been banned in some states? Because wildlife that ingests even one piece of lead can develop lead toxicity, which manifests as severe neurologic signs that almost always leads to death. Loons are especially well-known as victims of lead poisoning—because as diving birds, they eat a lot of fish—and […]
