2025

Holiday health hazards for pets

As you begin to pull down the holiday decorations from the attic and stock up on holiday treats, keep in mind some of those items may be dangerous for your pets. Below are some common health hazards for pets during the holidays: Tinsel, ribbon, and other pretty things Ribbons, wrapping paper, ornaments, tinsel, extension cords, […]

Cat sitting at the base of a Christmas tree.

Q&A with small animal internal medicine resident Dr. Lela B. Remington

Dr. Lela B. Remington is a small animal internal medicine resident at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where she is helping to provide advanced care for dogs and cats while she completes a three-year residency program.

Dr. Lela Remington poses for a photo.

Keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and celebration — and it’s tempting to slip a little turkey or stuffing to your furry friends. But even during the season of gratitude, sharing from your plate can be risky. Every year, veterinarians see a spike in visits from pets that have indulged in Thanksgiving treats that don’t agree with them.

Weimaraner sits with a ball in its mouth.