Tag Archives: dogs

4 Holiday Hazards

Doctor's Corner

As we approach the spring holidays, we at Salty Paws Veterinary Hospital want  our owners to be aware of some hazards that can affect their pets. Chocolate– There is a wide variety of chocolate and cocoa products to which pets may be exposed including candy, brownies and  cocoa bean mulches. We see an increased occurrence around […]

Allergies Abound

Doctor's Corner

The most common types of allergies in dogs and cats are inhalant allergies, flea allergies, and food allergies. The majority of allergies occur between the ages of 1-4 years of age. Symptoms may include feet licking/chewing, facial scratching, scratching around lower back and tail areas, recurrent ear infections, scabs or sores around the head and […]