Happy Tuesday! For today's #tuesdaytips we will cover some common poisons.
We are often at this time of year going to friend's or family's homes and many people bring their pets along. A household without a dog/ cat or puppy/ kitten may not think about common poisons that are found regularly in households. Keep your eye on your pet when in another home, and know the local emergency hospital/ pet poison hotline.

What to do if your dog or cat is poisoned:
1. Remove your pet from the area.
2. Check to make sure your pet is safe: breathing and acting normally.
3. Do NOT give any home antidotes.
4. Do NOT induce vomiting without consulting a vet or Pet Poison Helpline.
5. Call your veterinarian or if you are out of town the local emergency veterinary hospital or Pet Poison Helpline at 1-855-764-7661 (a $59 USD incident fee applies)

If you are unsure if something is toxic or not, feel free to look it up at the website:   https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poisons/

Happy Tuesday! Today for our Tuesday Tip we’ll be talking about how to properly measure your dog for a new coat for the winter months.

Make sure to use a soft tape measure or a rope to take measurements.
It is best that your dog is standing straight up to get the correct measurements.

​The areas you will want to measure are as follows:
Back Length- start at the base of the neck in front of the shoulder blades and go to the base of the tail
Chest Circumference/Girth- measure at the thickest point of the chest
Chest Width- measure across the front of the chest
Neck Circumference/Girth- measure at the base of the neck
Many companies will have sizing charts on their websites as they want to make sure you choose the right fit for your dog. If you’re heading to a pet store though verify their measurements before you go!