Last month, there was an increase in the cases of chocolate poisoning in veterinary hospitals. We all love chocolates and often give them as gifts, but pets should not eat them. Chocolate is very toxic to dogs because of its main ingredients: theobromine and caffeine. Both ingredients cause adverse effects on the cardiac, gastrointestinal, and […]
Horses and Plants: What You Need to Know
I was originally going to include this in my Pets and Houseplants post, but there is just SO much to learn about toxic plants that this deserves its own feature. I was on a trail ride a few weeks back, and my gelding Rocky was trying to munch on some tree leaves that we were […]
Pets and Houseplants: What You Need to Know
Perhaps the things I love most in life other than animals are plants. I am an avid succulent collector, and I keep some houseplants as well. I have developed a bit of a green thumb over the last few years, and I enjoy keeping plants that can be difficult to care for. I love learning […]
