Posts in Category: Pet Safety and Emergencies

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. 

Easter will be here before we know it, and while you’re preparing for family gatherings, decorating the house, and shopping for Easter basket goodies, the team at Brownswitch Pet Hospital wants to remind you to keep the safety of your pets in mind.