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For years, avocado routinely appeared on lists of foods that were toxic to dogs. I know because veterinarians, including me, repeated that advice. If your dog stole avocado from the kitchen, you were told to be concerned about persin, the naturally occurring compound responsible for avocado toxicity in several animal species. Our understanding has become […]

You may be surprised to learn that many foods perfectly safe for us can be dangerous to our pets. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be in good spirits, and there will be food all over the house. While your dogs may be practicing their best pitiful faces for begging, cats may be employing their […]

Insurance records show that since 2020, nearly 40% of chocolate-toxicity claims have occurred in October, November and December. Halloween begins a three-month stretch when a lot more chocolate is sitting around our homes, and our pets are apparently pretty good at finding it. I know. Veterinarians write Halloween safety articles every year. We remind you […]

National Pit Bull Awareness Day is observed on the fourth Saturday in October, which falls on October 24 this year. The day was created to encourage people to look beyond stereotypes surrounding pit bulls and the people who own them. That is a subject close to home for me. Over the years, my family has […]

Cooler mornings may have you thinking that flea season is winding down. The numbers suggest October deserves a little more respect. A large veterinary study looked at nearly 6.75 million dog and cat consultations over more than six years. Researchers found a clear seasonal pattern, and flea infestations remained high well into the fall. Take […]

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and if you recently brought home a new four-legged family member, congratulations. Adoption day is exciting for us. For the dog, it can also be a lot to take in. A shelter dog may suddenly be experiencing a new house, new people, new smells, new routines and perhaps […]

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and we have a wonderful place right here in Galax to meet dogs looking for homes. The Galax Carroll Grayson Animal Shelter serves Galax, Carroll County and Grayson County, providing care for homeless, abandoned and surrendered dogs and cats from our community. If you have been thinking about […]

Changes in weather and daylight throughout the year can affect the health, behavior, and daily routines of dogs and cats. Veterinary information published in recent years identifies seasonal changes in temperature, environmental allergens, parasites, activity levels, and outdoor exposures as factors that can influence pets. Fall and Environmental Changes As summer transitions into fall, cooler […]