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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
What are some foods safe to feed pets?
Published on September 23, 2011
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips
With all the potentially toxic people foods out there, it’s helpful to know which foods are safe for cats and dogs. Pet Poison Helpline recommends feeding the following foods which are both safe for pets and are low-calorie options. Apples Peas Green beans Popcorn (Hold the butter and salt!) Carrots Sweet potatoes Zucchini and summer …continue reading
Are tomatoes poisonous to dogs?
Published on September 23, 2011
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips
Barely. Most dogs don’t ingest enough tomato plants to cause a problem. Tomato plants are in the Nightshade family and contain tomatine. Tomatine is found in concentrations of up to 5% in the leafy greens, the fruit blossoms, and in small green tomatoes; this concentration rapidly decreases as the tomato ripens. When stems, vines and …continue reading
Are grapes and raisins poisonous to dogs?
Published on September 23, 2011
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips
Grapes, raisins, and even currants (some currants are actually small, black grapes) are toxic to your dog! In fact, there have been anecdotal reports of cats and ferrets being affected by these also. Ingestion of even a small amount of grapes, raisins, or currants can result in severe, acute kidney failure. All types of grape- …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
My dog just ate xylitol gum. Is xylitol poisonous to dogs?
Published on February 28, 2011
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips
Xylitol is a natural sweetener found in small quantities in certain fruit. Xylitol has gained recent popularity due to its sugar-free component, and is often found in diabetic snacks, foods, baked foods, and popular gums and candies. Unfortunately, there are variable amounts of xylitol in each product, and not all sources are disclosed (how many …continue reading
