Our four-legged friends like to use that nose of theirs to explore things in their environment and sometimes, that can lead to them ingesting potentially dangerous items. Rat and mole baits are designed for those specific animals only, but our pets may also find them interesting and edible! There are a variety of rodenticides with…
Rodenticide (rat and mouse bait): Green or turquoise coloring is common for these baits. Be advised that the active ingredient cannot be determined by appearances alone. The poison could be bromethalin, which causes swelling of the brain and spinal cord; cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), which can cause high calcium leading to kidney failure and other signs;…
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or naproxen are used daily by millions to reduce inflammation, fever, or pain. Many can be bought over the counter in the form of a tablet, capsule, or liquid, but others may require a prescription. Although it may seem like second nature for us to take these…
In honor of Poison Prevention Month, and in partnership with AKC Reunite, Pet Poison Helpline has created a Pet Safe campaign to educate pet owners about making homemade treats using dog safe ingredients. We will share several recipes throughout the month that feature our Pet Safe seal of approval. The Pet Safe seal identifies recipes that are…
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…
