Sentences with phrase «poison a dog because»

They did this because just one penny can poison a dog because of the zinc in the penny.

I'm worried someone may have poisoned my dogs because they have never acted like this before.

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Do not be tempted to feed them pretzels in replacement of a high quality dog food such as when you are in the rush because feeding your dogs pretzels may cause them salt poisoning.

Poisoning is common in dogs because of their habit of rapid consumption, particularly puppies and young dogs as they may be more likely to ingest large amounts of unusual foods.

But you don't want to use both dip and a topical product together because you could poison your dog.

Lastly, dogs who are experiencing salt poisoning should not take activated charcoal because it may worsen hypernatremia.

All these clinical signs are linked to toxicity, if you dog presents some of them you should take him to the veterinarian because it may be poisoned.

Always phone your vet before you make your dog throw up because in the case of some poisonings, making him vomit can worsen his symptoms.

It is because of this that when cats become poisoned they are perhaps less likely to recover than dogs.

It is sometimes said that because cats are fussy eaters they are less easily poisoned than dogs.

That's because they don't come across poisons and infectious diseases or disagreements with other cats, dogs, or Cadillacs.

Most cases of toad poisoning are seen in dogs, because you pup is more likely to be outdoors and mouthing toads.

Because dogs and cats have a knack for finding and consuming things they should avoid, particularly when their people are preoccupied, it's best to save the ASPCA's poison control hotline [phone].

If your dog eats the sugar - free version of this classic, red and white hard candy or anything containing xylitol, including certain kinds of gum, toothpaste and baked goods, rush them to the vet immediately because xylitol poisoning can be fatal.

Copper poisoning in dogs is most often noticed in Bedlington Terriers because they have a sensitivity to copper that is inherited, making this breed susceptible to toxicity with even low levels of copper.

Because of this, dogs are at risk of concentrated tea tree oil poisoning.

Keep the phone number handy because in most cases of pet poisoning, the sooner treatment is started, the better a dog's chances of survival.

As a rule, dogs are only poisoned when left alone in backyards — because they are not housetrained and therefore can not be left safely indoors — or when let loose to range and roam.

This is not because of any of the propaganda issued for more than a century in support of aggressive catch - and - kill and poisoning campaigns that killed millions of dogs in futile efforts to stop rabies before the advent of neuter / return.

«Cats are more frequently adversely affected by topical flea preventatives than dogs are because their grooming and licking behavior leads them to ingest more of the product,» says Dr. Tina Wismer, a veterinarian at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and an adjunct instructor at the University of Illinois.

It's also safer, because dogs left alone outside can face theft, escapes, poisoning, harassment, and other dangers.

Owners should not rely on the results of over-the-counter human urine drug screening tests to diagnose dogs for marijuana exposure because the success rate is highly inconsistent and false negatives do occur, according to the Pet Poison Helpline.

Fleas: Do not use flea collars, first because their effectiveness is questionable and second, because flea collars can cause skin sores on long - haired dogs due to the concentration of poison around the neck.

The reason chocolate is dangerous to dogs is because it contains theobromine and caffeine, according to Dr. Karen Becker in an article she wrote called «Top 20 Pet Poisonings in 2011» for the website healthypets.mercola.com.

Never give your dog antacids to help with poisoning because the acid in the stomach helps slow the absorption of the toxin so it can be evacuated without causing as much damage.

Because of their tiny size, Chihuahuas are vulnerable to poisoning from quite small amounts of chocolate and other substances that are dangerous to dogs is eaten in sufficient quantity

Diagnosis of nicotine poisoning can be difficult if you do not know that your dog has ingested nicotine because the symptoms can mimic so many other diseases and disorders.

While there are no poisoning risks associated with «pear overdose», it is wise to keep the serving size small and allow your dog to acclimate to eating fruit of any kind, because a sudden increase in fruit consumption can cause diarrhea.

Your dog may need emergency care because of severe trauma — caused by an accident or fall — choking, heatstroke, an insect sting, household poisoning or other life - threatening situation.

In addition, because buckeye poisoning causes an increased potassium level, it can affect your dog's muscle function, including his heart.

And to make matters worse, Dodman says because dogs and cats have less body mass than humans, and typically eat the same thing twice a day for their entire lives, the poisons can become more concentrated and their effects may appear faster and more fiercely.