Nicotine can be found in many products and can be harmful to your pets. Nicotine is a rapid-acting toxin and pets can show symptoms within just 1 hour of ingestion. Nicotine can be found in tobacco products such as cigarettes, vapes, gum, chewing tobacco, and more. Nicotine can be found anywhere which makes the risk…
Iron is a chemical element that can be found in your environment. Iron can be found in household products and supplements, like hand warmers, fertilizers, and oxygen absorbers. It is not safe for dogs to eat these products. Multivitamins, like prenatal vitamins, also contain large amounts of iron. Iron can be poisonous to dogs in…
If a human has a cold or body ache, they can take medication in their cabinet and feel better in time. What can a dog take if they are experiencing the same symptoms? Are human medications safe for dogs to consume? Sometimes, a veterinarian will need to write a prescription for your dog’s medication. Other…
Mushrooms are truly unique creations of nature. They are not plants nor animals but fungi belonging to a different kingdom of their own. There are several thousand mushroom species growing in North America alone. Many of these mushrooms are edible and are used in preparing various exclusive cuisines and delicacies, as well as in traditional…
Heartgard is a drug used by veterinarians to prevent dogs and cats from heartworm disease. Its active ingredient is ivermectin, a compound that kills heartworms at the larval stage. Your veterinarian should be able to prescribe Heartgard for your furry friend if needed. Heartgard has specific dosage requirements that need to be followed. Most of…
