November 2006 News & Updates

Meet Our Pet of the Month: DANCER

He is as beautiful as he is sweetly dispositioned!

Your Pet's Health Tip of the Month

Dr. Dave advises pet owners that Thanksgiving and Christmas may be among the most joyous and festive times of the year.  However, these holidays are also among the most dangerous times for pets.  Both your cat and dog are equally vulnerable at this time.  Treats, decorations and other goodies kept in your home during the holidays often prove irresistible to your pets.  Emergency visits are more common during the holidays than any other time of the year.  Extra vigilance is required to ensure your pet's safety during the holidays.

The holidays are meant to be a fun time for your family.  By taking a few extra precautions and considering your pet's safety before the festivities begin, you can avoid potential disasters and reduce the likelihood of spending part of your holiday in the pet emergency room.

The steps to ensure your pet's safety are:

• Don't feed your pet chocolate or other candies.  Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats.

• Avoid feeding your pets unfamiliar foods such as table scraps.  Tell your well-meaning guests the same!

• Don't feed your dog bones of any sort.  Watch the trash to ensure they don't help themselves to the remains.

• Keep tinsel, decorations, ornaments and other holiday items out of reach.

  Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. 
  The Staff of Companion Animal Hospital of Milford