Pets & Cookouts

Did you know that some of the most common foods we eat during our cookouts are the most dangerous foods for our pets? Meat with bones in it, such as chicken and ribs, are extremely dangerous for our pets to get a hold of…bones can puncture the stomach and other organs if swallowed because they cannot be digested. Corn-on-the-cob can also be dangerous because dogs have been known to swallow the cob whole! What do you do to keep your dog busy with something else during the barbeque?

Diamond Naturals dog food variety recalled

Diamond Pet Foods says it is voluntarily recalling its Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice dry dog food because the product may be contaminated with salmonella.
A news release from the company Friday says no illnesses have been reported and no other Diamond products are affected.

People who handle the pet food could become infected with salmonella. Healthy people infected with salmonella should monitor themselves for the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
 
Pets with salmonella may have decreased appetite fever and abdominal pain.
The product was distributed to customers in 12 states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. It is possible those customers may have distributed it to other states.



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ProHeart 6

Brookfield Animal Hospital is proud to offer ProHeart® 6 as a heartworm preventative for your pet! ProHeart® 6 provides six months of continuous protection in one dose! Unlike monthly pills you administer yourself, ProHeart® 6 is an injection given to your pet by one of our professionals. No more wondering when or if you gave the heartworm preventative. No more worrying about under-dosing or over-dosing. Just a quick visit to Brookfield Animal Hospital, and your best friend can be protected from deadly heartworm disease year 'round!

 

BOARDING

Going on vacation this summer and can’t take the whole family with you? Separate vacations may be in order...if so, trust Brookfield Animal Hospital for all your pet's boarding needs. Our caring and compassionate staff is here to help insure your worry free travels...while your pet relaxes and enjoys their vacation. Don’t forget to make reservations early as space tends to fill quickly!

Click here for more information about our boarding facility! 

Pets and Cookouts

Cookouts and family get-togethers are great springtime activities.  However, the food we often enjoy at these events can make pets sick and even cause Pancreatitis, which is a very serious disease. Any food that is not made for your pet…is not good for them.  We want to remind you to bring plenty of food and treats for your pets so they can join in the fun without risking a stomachache or other illness later.

As winter leads into spring, there are other safety concerns that you should be aware of regarding your pets. One of the main concerns involves lawn and garden products. Fertilizers can be very harmful and even deadly to pets so be sure to keep these products out of reach. Follow the directions on the fertilizer bag to the T!