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Everyone is helpful and kind, and they treat all animals well. I always get excellent service from the employees at Godspeed Animal Care. He came home ate dinner and went to bed! It was a good tiring day !! Thank you! He was happy when I saw him at the end of the day. Wonderful place! Crockett was there for doggy playcare. They are very caring people, from the receptionist to the doctor!

I found out that my dog had a hot spot, and was able to be seen that day. I highly recommend both Godspeed Animal Care and St. They are always so friendly and definitely take care of your pet! I always feel like Butter is getting taken care of when I am gone. I live 45 minutes away and only take my dog here. The vets and techs are highly trained and compassionate.īest Vet and Pet Resort in Hampton Roads. My two dogs receive top level, state of the art medical care. Makes me wish I was a dog so I could get treated there! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.

When entertaining guests, make sure they know and understand the rules when it comes to your pets.ĭo you have any more winter pet safety tips to add to the list? Post on our FaceBook page, or let us know the next time you visit.

Keep leftovers out of pets’ reach, and keep garbage bins tightly lidded to avoid GI problems.

Fatty foods such as turkey skin, gravy, and high salt casseroles can wreak havoc on your pet’s digestive system, and even cause a condition called pancreatitis.

Chocolate and Xylitol sweetened treats can cause GI upset and severe toxicity, even death.

Keep these and all holiday decor well out or reach.

Holly, mistletoe, and poinsettias are toxic to pets.

Clean up pine needles around trees promptly, and don’t let your dog or cat drink from the tree water.

Don’t use raffia, ribbon, or tinsel as they can be ingested and cause a foreign body obstruction.

Secure Christmas trees to the wall if you have a tree climbing (or curious) cat or dog.

The holiday season brings an abundance of joys, and also some very common pet emergencies. These chemicals are a hazard to winter pet safety, so never let your pet drink from roadside puddles, and make sure you rinse and dry feet, bellies, and chests when you return from a jaunt outside. If there is ice on the road, salt or other deicing chemicals may be used. Clean up any spills immediately, and keep it stored well out of pets’ reach. Unfortunately, it is also sweet tasting and attractive to pets. This common product is highly toxic to pets and even deadly. One of the most common pet emergencies in the winter is antifreeze toxicity. Keep in mind that outdoor cats often seek warmth warm car engines, so be sure to pop the hood and take a look or honk your horn before turning on the ignition.

You could also build one of these DIY outdoor cat shelters for feral or neighborhood cats. Outdoor cats and other pets can be provided with shelter as well, either in a barn, shed, or garage. A pet’s fur coat is not sufficient to protect them from the elements, so always bring pets indoors when the weather turns cold. Any pet can suffer from frostbite, hypothermia, or other cold weather injuries. Baby, It’s Cold OutsideĪ pet’s tolerance for cold weather varies with age, species, breed, and overall general health. Snow, wind, and ice make paw pads susceptible to cracking or drying, so protect them from the elements with paw balm or a pair of boots. It may also make sense to consider a jacket or sweater if your pet is older or prone to getting cold. Invest in a reflective vest or leash and collar, or even a blaze orange vest if she’s out in a rural area you won’t want hunters to mistake her for a wild animal. If you are walking your dog in the early morning or evening, be sure that she is visible to drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Winter brings longer nights and shorter days. Whether your pet doesn’t mind a romp outside in the colder months, or prefers to snuggle up by the fire, these winter pet safety tips from Godspeed Animal Care are worth keeping in mind.

Each pet is an individual, and the colder months affect them all differently. We may only get a thin dusting of snow in our neck of the woods, but winter pet safety is still at the top of our minds at the moment.