The Preventive Vet

Information and advice on pet safety and emergency prevention from an experienced emergency room veterinarian. I may not always tell you what you want to hear, but I will always tell you what you need to know. See the website for more information and advice (www.ThePreventiveVet.com), and don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Twitter too.
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Christmas and batteries just seem to go hand-in-hand, don’t they. Whether those batteries are for your child’s toy, a new camera, or your cool new digital watch, you really should take the necessary precautions to keep them out of your pet’s mouth.

Now you might not think that your dog would eat a battery, but given the frequency with which these types of cases are seen in pet emergency rooms and general practices around the country, it appears as though, for some reason, quite a few dogs just seem to love chewing on and swallowing these things!

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