Photo credit: Big Ben in Japan www.flickr.com We’re almost a year into a global pandemic and starting to find out a few answers about this ever-changing virus. Here’s what pet owners should know about Covid-19.1. Yes. Dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and hamsters can catch Covid-19. Several research studies of pets in homes where a family member has had Covid-19 have confirmed that pets can catch Covid-19 from their humans. Most […]

Poinsettias are widely believed to be poisonous to cats and dogs, but thankfully for all of us holiday decorators their toxicity is actually quite mild. Poinsettia sap can irritate the tissues of the mouth and stomach, but they will not cause any organ damage. What will you see:If your pet chews on the poinsettia, they may experience drooling, mild ulcers in the mouth, or an upset stomach with some mild vomiting.What to do:If […]