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Valentine’s Day Tips from Pet Poison Helpline
Published on February 6, 2012
Categorized under: Media Releases,Pet Safety Tips,Uncategorized
Ideas for keeping pets safe from potential dangers Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and with this holiday of love comes gifts, many of which include candies and flowers. The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline share some of the most common culprits of pet poisonings related to these well-intentioned gifts. “Unfortunately, some well-intentioned gifts …continue reading
Top 10 Most Frequently Reported Poison Dangers for Dogs in 2011
Published on January 24, 2012
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips,Uncategorized
The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline have perused their records for 2011, and determined the “Top Ten List” of potential poisons in our homes and yards that were the most commonly reported during 2011. “Each year we examine our records to determine what contributed to the most calls from pet owners and veterinarians,” said Justine …continue reading
Pet Owners Beware: Chocolate and Dogs Don’t Mix
Published on October 17, 2011
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips
Veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline Offer Safety Tips this Halloween During the week of Halloween last year, calls to Pet Poison Helpline concerning dogs that ingested chocolate increased by 209% over a typical week at the animal poison control center. Despite increased awareness over the past few years, chocolate poisoning continues to pose a serious …continue reading
Is chocolate poisonous to dogs?
Published on July 29, 2011
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips
While the occasional chocolate chip within one cookie may not be an issue, we worry about certain types of chocolate – the less sweet and the darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is to your pet. Baker’s chocolate and dark chocolate pose the biggest problem. Other sources include chewable, flavored multi-vitamins, baked goods, or …continue reading
