Rover Reefer Madness…K9 Marijuana Safety

While usually not life threatening, Marijuana (Cannabis) Toxicity can cause serious debilitating illness in pets. With shifting viewpoints on marijuana use, broader medical use, and increased availability of recreational flower and edible products, the chance of exposure for pets will continue to grow in the future. Dogs make up approximately 96% of marijuana ingestion cases and, while second hand smoke can cause symptoms, oral ingestion is by far the most common route. This can include the ingestion of dried marijuana plants, flowers, oils, edible treats, and even topical salves and ointments. While fast responses to potential ingestion are key in … Read more »

Holiday Hazards…So Many More Than You Think!

Thanks to Dr. Wendy Zawoysky for this latest blog addition! We at Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital want to be sure that you and all of your pets have a wonderful holiday season. Here is great advice, courtesy of Pet Poison Helpline. The holidays bring a large amount of hazards for pets, in addition to those that are always present in their environment. So here are some things to be sure to keep away from your pets while you are enjoying yourselves at this time of year! PLANTS HOLLY: English Holly or Christmas Holly can result in severe GI upset thanks to … Read more »