Vets Warn About Dangers Of Artificial Sweeteners

July 19th, 2010

16 Jul 2010 The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning dog owners of the danger that the artificial sweetener, Xylitol, can pose to their pets. Xylitol is not considered harmful to humans, but if ingested by a dog the substance is dangerous because it triggers a sudden release of insulin which causes a dramatic drop in blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) and can lead to liver damage. Continue reading Vets Warn About Dangers Of Artificial Sweeteners

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Top dog household toxins

June 15th, 2010

1. NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen)—Topping our list are the common household medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), which include common names such as ibuprofen (e.g., Advil and some types of Motrin) and naproxen (e.g., Aleve). While these medications are safe for people, even one or two pills can cause serious harm to a pet. Dogs, cats, birds and other small mammals including ferrets, gerbils, and hamsters may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure. Continue reading Top dog household toxins

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Toxic garden mulch from cocoa husks

April 29th, 2010

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Target, Home Depot, Foreman’s Garden Supply and other garden supply stores contains a  lethal ingredient called ‘Theobromine’. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They can eat  this and die.
Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the  label, upon further investigation on the company’s website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs.  Continue reading Toxic garden mulch from cocoa husks

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poisonous plants listing

April 29th, 2010

Seek veterinary assistance if you think your dog ate any of these plants and/or is experiencing the following symptoms: Continue reading poisonous plants listing

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Rattlesnake antivenin

May 27th, 2007

When determining the dosage of antivenin, the victim’s size should be considered because the median lethal dose of venom is based on the milligrams of venom injected and the victim’s weight in kg. Therefore, smaller animals may require larger doses of antivenin. Continue reading Rattlesnake antivenin

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Rodenticides; rat poison

May 13th, 2007

PDF file of various rodenticides (rat poisons) , their mechanism of action, how to calculate the dose the dog may have received by eating the poison, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment . . . → Read More: Rodenticides; rat poison

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Poisonous & medicinal plants

April 25th, 2007

Poisonous & Medicinal plants link:

http://www.upei.ca/avc/html/plants_types.html

Poisonous . . . → Read More: Poisonous & medicinal plants

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