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.
Not exact matches
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 1-888-426-4435.
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.