I do use a monthly heartworm preventative, but am uneasy
about poisoning my dogs on a monthly basis.
Not exact matches
The black - footed ferret, never common, is
about to flicker out and die as a species, victim of the
poisons that are also wiping out the prairie
dogs on which the ferret dines.
Some people worry
about domestic pets (especially small
dogs, like terriers) being
poisoned by cane toads — and this is indeed a very real problem not just in Australia but in other parts of the cane toad's introduced range (for example, in Florida).
Flashback of this weeks news
about pets: Show
dog from Westminster
poisoned, Store cameras show puppy stolen, the Itidarod sled
dog race begins, and some goods news
about a
dog protecting a toddler.
Dr. Justine Lee, associate director of veterinary services for the national Pet
Poison Helpline in Minneapolis, said during Halloween week last year, calls
about dogs that ingested chocolate increased by 209 percent over a typical week
«There has been a lot of concern
about whether the
poisoning happened at Crufts and we are now able to reassure all
dog - lovers who came to Crufts that this could not have been possible,» she added.
Dogs will dig in planters and consume dangerous chemicals in the process, so look into organic solutions, and consult with your veterinarian
about poisoning risks.
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And unless you feed your
dog a lot of fish, you don't probably worry
about mercury
poisoning from
dog treats
Why
dogs find certain things tasty is still beyond us, but sunscreen is one of those items the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center gets regular calls
about in the summer.
Most studies suggest that the toxic dose is
about 32 grams per kilogram of the
dog's weight for grapes and 11 - 30 grams for raisins, however symptoms of
poisoning can sometimes be present even at very low doses.
Read more
about pets and antifreeze»
Dogs are at particular risk of salt
poisoning in winter due to the rock salt used in many areas — often when licking it from their paws after a walk.
Since I have started Bailing Out Benji, many people have asked
about natural methods for fighting fleas, as they feel uncomfortable «
poisoning» their
dogs to protect them.
Of course there are lots of things that are harmful to
dogs that we wouldn't think twice
about eating, as well as the usual things to be wary of such as household cleaning chemicals, anti-freeze, rat
poison etc..
If you have a specific question
about a plant, please fill out the form on our
dog plant
poison question and answer page.
Focusing on
dogs, cats, horses, and birds, the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center's (APCC) free mobile app helps owners quickly identify over 300 potential everyday hazards, provides crucial information
about the severity of the problem and critical next steps.
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Usually when a
dog has vomiting and diarrhoea, we think
about infectious gastroenteritis, food allergy or
poisoning.
Dr. Eric Dunayer of the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center (APCC), board certified by the American Board of Toxicology, Inc. (DABT) and having a special interest in xylitol toxicosis, specifically states in a risk assessment paper written
about C.E.T. AQUADENT Drinking Water Additive: Based on published studies of xylitol toxicity in
dogs and the APCC's experience, proper use of this product (according to label directions) should not present a risk of hypoglycemia in
dogs.
Brigitte is passionate
about holistic health alternatives for
dogs, most of which are today suffering foreshortened lifespans in the wake of a lifetime diet of commercial pet food, and further contributed to by unnecessary over-vaccination and chemicals and
poisons applied topically and internally.
How to induce vomiting in your
dog or cat: If the pet has eaten something he or she shouldn't have and there is real potential for
poisoning to occur (such as medication, certain plants, flea medication, rat
poison) it is possible to induce vomiting by giving
about 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) of hydrogen peroxide 3 % (the regular kind from the pharmacy) for each 10 pounds of body weight.
Remember that
dogs can be fatally
poisoned by eating an exposed rodent, so always be very cautious
about using these products.
The ASPCA's 24 - hour
poison hotline (888-426-4435) receives
about 27 calls a day involving
dogs and chocolate.
Not only will you find loads of tips and advice on choosing toys for your pup, but you'll also learn
about the most common toxins,
poisons and dangers found in many puppy and
dog toys... and more importantly, how to avoid them.
The Pet
Poison Helpline lists the following symptoms of marijuana
poisoning in
dogs and cats: «glassy - eyes, stumbling / incoordination, dilated pupils, vomiting, coma, and in
about 25 percent of
dogs, agitation and excitement.
Personally, I don't want to share my bed or couch with my
dog — one reason, in addition to separating my space from hers, is that I'm not happy
about potentially acquiring the ticks and
poison ivy oils that she may bring in from the outside.
Description: Wellness Core Natural Grain Free dry
dog food is another extremely popular brand that hasn't been
poisoned by the multinational corporations gobbling up natural
dog food manufacturers that still care
about producing high quality
dog foods.
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Host Holly Pasquinelli talks NIVES Emergency and Critical Care veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Stresemann and the owner of a local
dog bakery
about potential pet
poisons and pet approved foods.
Those of us who live in the Pacific Northwest and have a
dog we love, weather we fish or not, must know
about the life - threatening disease known as «salmon
poisoning.»
Last winter, in recognition of National
Poison Prevention week, I wrote
about how an unusual treatment used at The Animal Medical Center saved the life of Sadie, a
dog who had ingested a bottle of ibuprofen.
We've posted stories here
about dogs getting
poisoned (in SF) purposely by someone leaving meatballs on sidewalks.
when they dissapperared of the shelves at wal - mart we did» nt think anything
about it only they were out until he got sick and the vet said it looked like antifreeze
poisoning only the
dog never goes outside and when he goes to the bathroom we are with him in a small fenced in area.
According to the ASPCA
Poison Control Center: «Much is still yet to be discovered
about the toxic principle associated with grape and raisin ingestions, as well as the exact mechanism leading to kidney damage in some
dogs.
Buckeye
poisoning in
dogs is not common worldwide, unlike the Midwest, where these trees are found just
about anywhere.
At the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center, not a day goes by that a call doesn't come in
about a tremoring
dog or cat.
The Tribunal ultimately concluded that the respondent had violated the Ontario Human rights Code as she had discriminated against the applicant on the basis of her disability in relation to the notes posted on the door and that her negative comments and complaints
about the service
dog created a «
poisoned environment» for the applicant.