Posts in Category: Pet Safety and Emergencies December 11, 2023 by The Urban Pet Keeping Pets Merry and Bright: Holiday Safety Tips The holiday season is upon us. The Christmas tree is up, holiday lights are twinkling, and festive decorations adorn everything from neighborhood windows to your local grocery store. While we might be focused on the holiday season, there are some potential stressors for our pets in play. Pet stress and anxiety reaches a peak this […] Read More Taking the Scare Out of Nashville Halloween Pet Emergencies Whether you are monster mashing, trick-or-treating, or summoning spirits from beyond the grave, Halloween is a fun and festive holiday for pets and people alike. There are some things to beware of, though, so that you can avoid Halloween pet emergencies. Read More The Role of Antivenom in Treating Snake Bites in Pets Tennessee may not be the snake capital of the world, but we have our fair share of venomous nope-ropes including Cottonmouths, Copperheads, and Timber Rattlers. The Urban Pet hears from our share of concerned pet parents with questions about snake bites in pets and snake antivenom for pets. So what do you need to know? Read More In a Pet Emergency, Don’t Wait for the Other Shoe to Drop It is always best to act quickly in the case of a pet emergency. In fact, waiting can make things much worse and even make treatment impossible. This begs the question: what qualifies as a true pet emergency? To answer this, we’ll dive into the obvious and subtle signs that a pet needs immediate veterinary […] Read More Winter Pet Safety Strategies for Warmth and Comfort Who needs a fireplace or furnace when you have a snuggly pet on hand? Even with all the warmth they provide, however, we need to take extra special care of their safety and comfort during the winter months. With our tips for winter pet safety, you can bet that your pet will be happy as […] Read More
