Posts in Category: Pet-Friendly Holidays

From volunteering to donating, there are many ways for pet lovers to help animal shelters and rescues during the holidays. 

Your team at Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center has put together a list of ways you and your family can help pets in need this holiday season, as well as all year long.

There’s nothing like summer in Colorado. Observing the distant flashes of lightning, the rumble of thunder, and the smell of rain in the air. Summer wouldn’t be the same without a good fireworks display (or two, or three) come July. However, many pet owners struggle with their pets’ noise-related anxiety every summer.

While we may enjoy the noisy aspects of summer, our pets likely do not. With their highly sensitive hearing and instinct to flee from danger, extremely loud noises from thunderstorms and fireworks can cause animals to panic. Continue…

For many families, Easter is a wonderful, celebratory time spent in the company of family and friends. Easter baskets, egg hunts, and big family get togethers often mark this special Sunday.

While fun for us, all holidays pose a special set of risks to our furry friends. Take a moment to learn about Easter pet safety and what you can do to ensure a safe environment for your pets on this holiday.

Why No Chocolate?

By now, most pet owners are aware that dogs should never be given chocolate. Although this is becoming common knowledge, pet poison hotlines and veterinary clinics around the country report a huge increase in calls regarding dogs ingesting chocolate during the week of Easter. But just why is chocolate bad for dogs? Continue…