We recently shared some of the things to be aware of when letting your dog enjoy swimming in a lake. As the dog days of summer draw to a close, we give you some precautions with seawater. In most cases, a few mouthfuls of salt water may...
Cooper’s owners recognized the dangers of corn cob ingestion from their previous dog who required 2 surgeries to remove them and brought Cooper in after they suspected he had eaten some corn on the cob. The cob is not easily digestible and can cause intestinal blockages...
We are sharing an email we received from Thank Dog I Am Out Dog Rescue ...
Rain was admitted to Mountainside ER after ingesting some dark chocolate. Chocolate, both light and dark, is toxic to dogs and causes vomiting, diarrhea, increased heart rate, hyperexcitability, seizures and organ damage. A medication was given to induce vomiting and activated charcoal was also given to help...
In honour of all the pets we have had the privilege of caring for and saying good-bye to, we send this universal poem out for "Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day." We also include this link to a wonderful company called Legend Bracelets, crafted from eco & vegan...
Pete Zosky was brought to the ER by his quick-thinking owner after she suspected he may have eaten some Lily plants which are highly toxic to cats. He was given activated charcoal to help absorb any remnants of the toxins, had his baseline bloodwork taken, a...
PART ONE: There are several water dangers that you should be aware of before letting your dog go swimming this summer. Blue-green algae, parasites and bacteria all present dangers to your dog. Keep your dog away from any water that looks greenish-blue, olive green, red or otherwise...
FRIDAY FUN FACTS!Dogs: Did you know your 4-legged canine friend has three eyelids? The third eyelid is call the nicitating membrane and is responsible for keeping the eye protected and lubricated.Cats: When cats walk, they step first with both left legs and then with both...
Following the industry recommendations during Covid, we have allowed new puppies (and kittens) to receive their vaccination series to ensure they have a good foundation in life. As you can see, Finnley was in good hands during his visit where he received his second round of...
Ensure your pet can be reunited with you if they get lost! August 15th is Check the Chip Day.Here at Mountainside, we often get lost pets dropped off without a collar and tag and no microchip.We cannot emphasize how important it is to have an...