Veterinary Blog

The season is upon us. Watery eyes, sneezing, headache, runny nose, the list goes on when it comes to seasonal allergies. Pets, too, can experience the effects of allergens that are plentiful this time of year. But when it comes to allergies in pets, the symptoms may not mimic our own. 

If you are asking yourself, does my pet have allergies, then you have come to the right place. The team at True Care Veterinary Hospital is here with some facts and recommendations about pet allergies to help ease the discomfort of the season.

Our curious cats and hungry hounds seem to have a way of getting into things they shouldn’t get into. That could be your new houseplant or Aunt Fran’s medications, there are thousands of things we use around the home that can harm our pets if ingested. Unfortunately, there is the thinking that certain types of substances aren’t appealing to pets, but you would be surprised. 

This is why the team at True Care Veterinary Hospital wants to observe national Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month in March to educate pet owners on these toxic foes. Let’s explore the common toxins in our midst.