Poison Information
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1.6KLove Plants and Pets? How to Safely Share Your Home with Both
Much like dog breeds, plant species are aplenty. And similar to pet parenting, caring for our plants can also be dizzying at...
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3.0K110 Most Common Causes of Poisoning in Dogs
More than 100,000 dogs and cats are accidentally poisoned in their own homes every single year. Many of the items, including food,...
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1.7KPopular Flea and Tick Collar Linked to Thousands of Pet Deaths, Illnesses
Despite 75,000 complaints and reports of 1,700 pet deaths, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not issued a warning to pet parents...
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48.5K16How Much Chocolate is Dangerous for Dogs (And What Should I Do If My Dog Eats It)?
While you’re celebrating with the loves of your life this Valentine’s Day, be cautious of a dangerous toxin lurking within your chocolate...
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1.9KFDA ALERT: Midwestern Pet Foods Recall Expanded, 110+ Dogs Dead, 210+ Sick, Sold in 36 Countries
A Midwestern Pet Foods recall including more than 1,000 Lot Codes of Sportmix, Pro Pac, and Nunn pet foods for both dogs...
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1.7KDog Eats One of Nature’s Deadliest Mushrooms, Lives to Bark About It
What happens when your previously healthy pet eats something he found in your yard and wakes up the next morning completely unresponsive?...
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RECALL: 9 Lots of Dry Dog & Cat Foods Recalled After at Least 28 Dog Deaths
On December 30, 2020, Midwestern Pet Food, Inc. recalled certain lots of Sportmix dog and cat food products after reports of at least...
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1.7KChag Sameach! Beware These 7 Hanukkah Dangers for Dogs
The evening of December 10, 2020 begins the first day of Hanukkah, the 8-day Jewish “festival of lights” celebrated with nightly lighting...
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2.1KHow To Keep Your Dog Safe In The Kitchen
There’s a good chance you’re reading this because you live in one of the over 63 million households in the United States...
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3.3KHelp! My Dog Ate Halloween Candy, What Do I Do?
With Halloween on the horizon, grocery stores and households are filling up with candies and chocolates. While some dentists may see the...
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Doggie Do’s and Don’t’s on Halloween
Halloween can be a great time of year for your entire family (of course that includes the dog, too!) However, because there...
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What To Do If Your Dog Accidentally Eats Marijuana
Dogs may not be as curious as cats are, but they’re just curious enough to check out anything in their path that...
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Beware of These 199 Potentially Deadly Poisonous Plants
As the weather cools, many of us will bring our potted plants indoors for the next few months. But, while you’re taking...
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Your Guide to Essential Oils for Dogs
Essential oils are great smelling oils that are popular for aromatherapy and household scenting, commonly used in air fresheners, diffusers and more....
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WARNING: Sugar Substitute Xylitol is Deadly for Dogs
If you eat sugar-free chewing gum, candy, or cookies/brownies/cakes marketed as sugarless, chances are you’ve got xylitol in your purse or kitchen...
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Pet-Proof Holiday Decorating for Everyone
The holiday season is a special time of year. We have all sorts of excuses to be extremely festive and eat our...
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FDA WARNS: Flea and Tick Medications Linked to Seizures, Muscle Tremors in Dogs & Cats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning pet owners and veterinarians of the risk of serious neurologic events including seizures, muscle...
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FDA Advises Dog Owners Not to Purchase or Feed ANY Pig Ear Pet Treats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is coordinating with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state agencies to...
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Are Your Dog’s Toys Poisoning Him?
Could your dog’s favorite toy actually be poisoning him? If your dog loves plastic, rubbery toys, it’s not so far-fetched. According to...
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Why It’s Time to Stop Sharing Your Human Food with Your Dog
As a responsible and loving dog owner, you always strive to show your dog kindness. That’s why you pat and coddle her,...
