Hill’s Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. While vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure, and dogs may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. Vitamin D, when consumed at very high levels, can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction. Pet parents with dogs who have consumed any of the products listed and are exhibiting any of these signs should contact their veterinarian.
Month: January 2019
For families affected by the ongoing government shutdown, Pieper Veterinary would like to help. If you are a federal employee and find your pet in need of emergency care, please inform our front desk staff at our Middletown or Madison 24 hour emergency hospitals. We have flexible payment options and support that we can offer you to help ensure that your pet continues to have access to the care that they need. Please bring your federal ID card.
The recent winter storm has covered the state in ice, and with it, has brought some unexpected dangers! This beautiful girl is Lavie, a 1-year-old Lab mix who decided to sneakily grab a snack from a bag of icemelt (a chemical mix used to keep roads and sidewalks unfrozen). Her family brought her to our emergency hospital in Middletown, where she saw Dr. Tipton.
Icemelts are toxic to dogs and cats, but luckily Lavie’s bloodwork showed that she hadn’t eaten quite enough to have any severe side effects. After getting some fluids to keep her hydrated and some stomach meds, she was able to go back home with her family.
As the snow starts to move in tonight we wanted to remind you that no matter what, our Middletown and Madison Emergency Room locations WILL remain open. We’re here if you need us. Be safe!!
