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Things in your yard that are poisonous to dogs & cats!
Published on September 23, 2011
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips
It’s amazing (yet scary) how many substances in your yard, compost pile or garage that are poisonous to our pets! Some of these can cause serious problems if ingested by our dogs and cats. Here is the list of yard, garden, and garage products that the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline recommend keeping away from …continue reading
Are lilies poisonous to cats?
Published on September 22, 2011
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips
Do you have a cat in your household? Please use EXTREME caution when bringing in flowers, bouquets, and new plants into your cat-friendly household. Easter lilies are extremely poisonous to cats, and just 1-2 leaves (or even the pollen) can kill a cat! Even small ingestions can result in severe kidney failure. Sources of poisoning: …continue reading
Are Paint Balls poisonous to dogs?
Published on April 26, 2011
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips
When pets ingest paint balls (and it’s mostly dogs who ingest them!), it can result in severe poisoning. Paint balls contain glycerol, glycerin, sorbitol, gelatin, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol (PEG), mineral oil, dye, and other chemicals can result in poisoning. Clinical signs from paint ball poisoning include walking drug, vomiting, diarrhea, and tremors. A life-threateningly …continue reading
Are Poinsettias Poisonous to Cats & Dogs?
Published on February 24, 2011
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips
Though they have a bad rap, poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) plants are only mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Sources: During the holidays, Poinsettias are a popular Christmas plant. Mechanism of action: The milky white sap found in poinsettias contains chemicals called diterpenoid euphorbol esters and saponin-like detergents. While poinsettias are commonly “hyped” as poisonous plants, …continue reading
Safety of Topical Flea and Tick Products
Published on April 9, 2010
Categorized under: Media Releases,Pet Safety Tips
With the start of flea and tick season approaching, pet owners are once again wondering about the safety of topical flea and tick products and many have contacted Pet Poison Helpline looking for answers. This comes on the heels of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announcing results from their ongoing review of Spot-On products, …continue reading
