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• Jerky Treats and Easter Lilies – Double Trouble

  April 2, 2015

  It has come to our attention that there are reports of dogs getting sick (kidney failure) from jerky treats which are made in the USA.  At this time we recommend avoiding all jerky type treats until the causative agent has been identified and manufacturers can assure us that their products are safe to feed. Lilies are popular flowers, especially in the spring time.  They are profoundly toxic to cats and it would be safest to … Read More »

• Lily Toxicity

  April 15, 2014

  We would like to remind our clients that lilies are toxic to cats, even if just a small amount is ingested.  Some examples of lilies include the Easter lily, tiger lily, rubrum lily, and Japanese show lily, as is the common daylily.  The peace lily is not toxic, as it is not a true lily.  Symptoms include vomiting and drooling within a short time of ingestion and kidney failure within 5 days.  Tragically, lily ingestion … Read More »