Using hydrogen peroxide on cats can hurt your cat more than it can help them. Hydrogen peroxide can be dangerous if applied or ingested by cats. It can cause irritation and other adverse reactions and may even be fatal in severe cases. Instead, seek proper medical advice from a veterinarian for your cat’s needs. It…
5 Important Pet Toxins to Know for Valentine’s Day Chocolate Being surprised with that heart-shaped box of chocolates could figuratively make your heart skip a beat, but this could become a reality if your pets ingest them! Chocolate contains theobromine, a strong stimulant to dogs and cats. It causes a dangerously elevated heart rate,…
Our furry friends love sniffing around and exploring the great outdoors, but it is important for us to carefully supervise them when their noses are on the ground. The smell and taste of some mushrooms can be quite appealing to dogs and cats, and certain ones may even have a fishy flavor. Although some mushrooms…
This article is a single center, 17-year retrospective study on the use of esmolol to control tachycardia in 22 dogs and 6 cats. Esmolol was used primarily in animals (22/28; 19 dogs and 3 cats) diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) or sinus tachycardia (ST); other diagnoses included atrial fibrillation (1; 1 dog) and ventricular tachycardia…
Xylitol is a sugar-free substance that is toxic to dogs and is found in a variety of items that may already be in your home. To prevent your dog from being exposed to this dangerous substance, it is important to familiarize yourself with the potential sources of xylitol and the high risks it has when…
