Posts in Category: Pet Safety and Emergencies

The only constant thing about Louisiana winters is change. Fluctuations in temperature and precipitation can leave us all a little underprepared to help our pets. Even though we don’t have arctic conditions here, cold weather precautions are still important to uphold winter pet safety in Slidell. 

At Brownswitch Pet Hospital, we see firsthand the special connection between pets and their owners—a bond that demands exceptional care when facing Louisiana’s often harsh storm seasons. In this blog post, we’re offering strategies to keep your beloved animals safe when nature is at its most unpredictable.

There are many things in our day-to-day environment that are potential problems for our pets that we really don’t actively notice. Did you know that black walnuts and dogs don’t mix? Brownswitch Pet Hospital wants you to be aware of walnut poisoning in dogs.

Family gatherings with festive foods are a holiday tradition, but before you indulge your pet with a hunk of ham or bite of cookie, it’s important to be aware of holiday food dangers for pets.

To keep your holiday celebrations merry and bright for your cats and dogs, follow these holiday food safety tips from our caring team at Brownswitch Pet Hospital. 

Pets and Halloween are individually among the most fun aspects of life. Unfortunately, pet emergencies spike this time of year. How can pets and their people stay safe while enjoying all that Halloween has to offer? We’re your go-to source for creating a pet-friendly Halloween that cranks up the good times without sacrificing safety.

The fall hunting season in Louisiana is upon us, and whether you’re a hunter yourself or live near public lands where hunting is permitted, it’s critically important to practice ways to keep your pet safe in hunting season.

Snakes are a part of life in Louisiana, but they pose a significant risk to pet safety. Do you know what you would do if your furry friend was the victim of a snake bite? Brownswitch Pet Hospital is ready to prepare you for how to handle snake bites in dogs and cats. 

Summer is time for daily romps at the park or splashing about on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Outside activities are excellent for pet health and happiness, but they can come at a price. Too much exposure to ultraviolet light can be extremely harmful to skin tissue for pets, however, and protection is essential. Pet sunscreen is an important element of summer pet safety. 

Has your dog ever acted aggressively toward people, other pets, or even his toys? Aggression in dogs is a behavioral problem that should be taken very seriously to prevent injuries to people and other animals, and our team at Brownswitch Pet Hospital can help.

Don’t wait until your dog bites someone to seek help for aggression. Contact us right away if you think your dog is displaying signs of aggression so we can rule out medical problems that could be causing your dog discomfort or pain, which can trigger aggression.

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, and to help the families in our community protect their furry friends from common pet toxins, the team at Brownswitch Pet Hospital has put together the following pointers.