How to prep for an emergency with a pet evacuation kit
While you can’t exactly pencil an emergency or disaster into your calendar, you can take steps to prepare for these types of situations as much as possible before they occur. When you create a disaster plan for your family, including collecting and storing evacuation supplies, make sure you think about your pets, too. Creating a […]
Equine eye issues are always an emergency
Why do horses injure their eyes so much? The horse’s large globe and prominent placement on the sides of their head makes the eyeball very susceptible to trauma. Injury or discomfort to the eye can be subtle. Clinical signs include squinting, tearing, increased discharge, swelling around the eye, red conjunctiva, and/or the eyelashes pointing down […]
Tips to keep your pets safe during the holidays
Dr. Amanda Cavanagh, an assistant professor of small animal emergency and critical care and head of CSU’s Emergency and Urgent Care Service, shares tips to keep pets safe during the holidays.
Horse first aid checklist
Use the horse first aid kit checklist curated by our Equine Field Service team to ensure you have all the essentials!
Why is chocolate bad for dogs?
Chocolate is bad for dogs because it contains caffeine and theobromine. If a dog eats chocolate, it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, panting, weakness, and increased heart rate.
Summertime sun and sounds can be painful for pets
The very ingredients of summertime fun for people often cause anxiety, fear and illness in pets. It’s important for owners to understand summertime hazards for pets and to take steps that will help keep companion animals safe, healthy and happy.