The trees contain a toxin that, depending on the amount ingested, can cause minor reactions, such
as gastrointestinal upset, to serious reactions, such as respiratory failure and death.
A dog may have a medical problem that causes a decrease in the absorption of nutrients or causes
gastrointestinal upset so he may resort to eating stool.
When specific disease situations occur, whether it is a
mild gastrointestinal upset or a chronic organ dysfunction, we can provide diet options to keep your pet as healthy as possible.
Pumpkins and decorative corn are considered to be relatively non-toxic, yet they can produce
gastrointestinal upset if ingested by your dog.
Skin / Food Sensitivities Food sensitivities and intolerance are potentially serious problems that can result in sensitive or irritated skin, coat and ear conditions or
even gastrointestinal upset.
Plant perils Popular Halloween plants such as pumpkins and decorative corn are considered to be relatively nontoxic, yet they can
produce gastrointestinal upset should pets ingest them.
Equally, if your cat shows any symptoms of
gastrointestinal upset after eating bread (like bloating, gas, or vomiting), then don't give her any more.
If your dog eats more than a few ounces of it, it's likely they're going to experience
gastrointestinal upset like diarrhea and vomiting.
(In contrast, a 50 - pound dog can eat up to about 7.5 ounces of milk chocolate
without gastrointestinal upset and up to about a pound of milk chocolate without increased heart rate.)
While these won't necessarily result in a serious poisoning
beyond gastrointestinal upset, their sharp thorns can harm your pets» mouth and paws.
If the cord isn't live (plugged in and carrying current), the main risk to the rabbit is whether it has ingested any of the plastic or electrical wire (which may contain toxic metals like zinc) that can cause lacerations in the mouth and
potentially gastrointestinal upset or even obstruction.
However,
since gastrointestinal upset and blockages certainly are possible, be sure your children keep their school supplies out of paw's reach.
«Using probiotics proactively can help reduce the risk of situations that tend to
spur gastrointestinal upset in certain situations, like boarding or post antibiotic use,» Long says.
Both cats and dogs can be affected from eating lilies, however dogs will only exhibit mild
gastrointestinal upset whereas 2 - 3 leaves for a cat may be lethal.
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