Tag: toxins

1) Chocolate According to our case volume, chocolate is the perfect treat for any holiday – Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween, and oh my, Christmas make this toxin number one! Unfortunately, the darker the chocolate, the more stimulants (theobromine and caffeine) it contains.  We don’t usually eat enough to notice, but our dogs absolutely will if…

Oh, by gosh by golly, it’s time for mistletoe and holly…. except when your pets are involved. Christmas is a time of not only holiday cheer but also holiday plants. If you bring these plants into your home, be wary of keeping them in your pet’s reach: Holly (Ilex): The holly plant contains saponins, which…

Alpha Lipoic Acid is an over-the-counter natural antioxidant that can be found in human supplements for weight loss, diabetes, arthritis, cataracts, and other ailments.  It should not be confused with alpha LINOLEIC acid, which is an omega-3 fatty acid and considered to be harmless. Did you know these can be dangerous for our pets? When…

As we start to enter the warmer months of the summer, pools, beaches, and lakes become a great pastime for families and their pets.  Before venturing into the deep blue sea, make sure you know how to keep your pets safe. While swimming may seem like something that is natural to most dogs, this is…

Most pet owners are unaware of the hazards of uncooked yeast dough when ingested by pets.  When ingested by pets, uncooked yeast dough can rise and cause an obstructive foreign body in a pet’s gastrointestinal tract and can also lead to alcohol intoxication.  If the dough contains yeast, there are additional potential dangers to the…