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  • Pet Safe Ice Melts

    As was made famous by Game of Thrones, we safely can say “winter is coming.”This time of year, the threat of snow or freezing rain becomes (unfortunately) much more real and common.While we want to promote safety on our walkways… Read More

  • Red Eye

    A common problem noticed by pet owners is a “red eye.”Red or bloodshot eyes in dogs and cats can be due to a variety of reasons, including foreign material caught in the eye, an infection, an increase in eye pressure… Read More

  • Ear Infections

    Ear infections are an issue that have to be some of the most irritating for both dogs and their owners!Ear infections tend to be painful and irritating to a dog’s ear, but their constant itching and scratching from the infection… Read More

  • Rodenticide Toxicity

    As the colder weather is (slowly!) approaching, more and more outside animals will attempt to join us inside to benefit from the warmth of our homes!It is not uncommon this time of year for exterminators to be seen regularly around… Read More

  • Topical Flea/Tick Toxicity in Cats

    Toxicity in dogs and cats frequently can be due to ingestion of a toxin, but also can be due to absorption through the skin.Topical toxicity is of concern in cats especially, as there are dog products that cannot be applied… Read More

  • Grape and Raisin Toxicity

    March is pet poison prevention month, and it gets us here at Mt. Carmel thinking about all the various things our pets can get into that could be a problem for them!With dogs, food items tend to be the biggest… Read More

  • Signs of Dental Pain

    Dental awareness months are back, and healthy teeth and gums are on the forefront of everyone’s minds! While the start of the new year is a popular time of year to think about dental disease, it is something that should… Read More

  • Tick prevention in Cats

    Tick diseases are very well known in the human world, and unfortunately are becoming an even more common threat in our daily lives. While we know that Lyme disease can infect people, it also can infect dogs. While we know… Read More

  • International Turtle Day

    As May 23rd is International Turtle Day, we thought it would be a good opportunity to do a blog about a different kind of four-legged pet! While not as common as dogs or cats, many people enjoy having tortoises as household… Read More

  • As the temperatures heat up, so do our pets!

    As the weather warms up, we tend to spend more time on indoor activities enjoying the air conditioning and relief from the heat. Despite having various hair coats that have evolved to help maintain a normal body temperature, our furry… Read More