We’re really looking foward to this month’s edition of our “NAIL DAY”, Saturday, April 11th, from 1pm until 2pm. Our professional Nail Trimmer will be Amy Strauch of Four Winds Animal Clinic. Trims are $6 (which includes sales tax), or in lieu of that you may bring something in off our Shelter wish list (found on our facebook page). Must bring proof of rabies vaccination, and remain on leash (no retractable leashes).
NOT UGLY SWEATERS, just free ones. While the free giveaway is over, if you still have a need, we still have a few set aside for those who need some. We don’t want to see any of our furry friends going without that extra protection, so drop on by and grab a free sweater from the basket.
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Did ya know… Easter can bring fun festivities like egg hunts and candy-filled baskets, it can also unfortunately lead to an emergency room visit for our furry family members.
The main culprits for cats are Easter lilies. If a dog eats a lily, it typically leads to mild stomach upset, which isn’t too concerning. But cats and lilies do not mix. With cats, it takes such small amounts. A bite of a leaf or a bite of a petal or grooming the pollen off their face is enough to cause kidney failure, according to most specialists.
The biggest Easter danger for dogs is chocolate, which is always a problem. While chocolate is toxic to both dogs and cats, dogs tend to get into the most trouble. Cats like to sample it but don’t have sweet taste buds so typically won’t ingest enough to be a problem. However, dogs, well, they can eat whatever they get their mouth on.
Other Easter dangers for pets include sugar-free candy and gum that contain the sugar substitute xylitol, raisins (since grapes are toxic to dogs and cats), and even the plastic grass in Easter baskets (which can actually cause an obstruction in their intestinal tract).
It’s all about prevention, safety and making sure that you have your Veterinarian’s emergency contact info handy, just in case the accident arises.