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Veterinary Blog

Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Palm Desert Pet Hospital team!

Holiday Hazards

Holiday Hazards

Be Careful with Seasonal Plants and Decorations Oh, Christmas Tree: Securely anchor your Christmas tree so it doesn’t tip and fall, causing possible injury to your pet. This will also prevent the tree water—which may contain fertilizers that can cause stomach...

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Halloween can be Hairy for Pets

Halloween can be Hairy for Pets

Don’t feed your pets Halloween candy, especially if it contains chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum); Make sure your pet is properly identified (microchip, collar and ID tag) in case s/he escapes through the open door...

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Thanksgiving Thoughts

Thanksgiving Thoughts

Keep the feast on the table—not under it. Eating turkey or turkey skin – sometimes even a small amount – can cause a life-threatening condition in pets known as pancreatitis. Fatty foods are hard for animals to digest, and many foods that are healthy for people are...

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