Poison (12)
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How to Plant a Pet-Safe Garden This Spring
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 11, 2012A flat of begonias? Check. Rose food? Check. Crabgrass killer? Check. A lot of planning goes into designing a beautiful garden, but there's one consideration that many pet owners tend to… Full Article ›
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6 Dangerous Pet Poisons You Probably Haven't Thought Of
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 2, 2012After interviewing veterinary toxicologist Dr. John Tegzes earlier this week, I couldn’t help but ask him one more question that I'd been dying to bring up: It’s been my… Full Article ›
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Veterinary Toxicologists: The Unsung Heroes of the Veterinary Profession
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 30, 2012While visiting Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago, I spent time with a fellow vet school classmate. Amid all the catching up and obligatory gossip, we managed to get onto the topic of veterinary… Full Article ›
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5 Ways to Keep Pets From Wreaking Havoc on Your Spring Garden
By Arden Moore, Apr 12, 2012In the quest to create a beautiful flowerbed or a delicious vegetable garden, there are some pesky critters whom pet-loving gardeners need to contend with: dogs with a penchant for digging and… Full Article ›
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Pet Poisons From A to Z — What You Absolutely Must Know
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Mar 18, 2012No one intends for it to happen: A purse is left on the floor, and within minutes, your Boston Terrier is parading around with an empty prescription bottle or a chocolate wrapper in his mouth.… Full Article ›
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Can Cocoa Mulch in Gardens Harm My Dog?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Feb 8, 2012Q. A couple of people in my neighborhood have cocoa mulch in flower beds near the sidewalk. When we go for a walk, my dog is very attracted to the smell. (I am too — it's yummy!) I… Full Article ›
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8 Home Remedies Gone Wrong
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 23, 2012I spent four hours one day last week trying to clean motor oil off a patient whose owner had tried to use the slick substance to kill mange. It was a fundamentally bad idea — and not just… Full Article ›
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How Can I Protect My Pet From an Accidental Poisoning?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Jan 20, 2012Q. You recently wrote about over-the-counter pain meds being unsafe for cats. Are there other common household substances that pet owners need to look out for? A. Yes, indeed. While some pet… Full Article ›
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10 Household Plants That Are Dangerous to Dogs and Cats
Nov 15, 2011
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Warning: Why You May Want to Wash Your Hands After Feeding Fido
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Nov 11, 2011Your dog’s biscuits may look innocent enough, but the Food and Drug Administration is raising some serious concerns about your risk of contracting salmonella after handling pet food and… Full Article ›
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Five Foods You Should Never Share With Your Dog (and a Few You Can)
By Dr. Marty Becker, Oct 4, 2011Is “people food” safe for dogs? Some is, some isn’t, and knowing what’s OK to share can mean the difference between a healthy treat and a trip to the emergency… Full Article ›
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Own a Cat or Dog? This Common Garage Item Can Kill Them
By Dr. Marty Becker , Nov 11, 2011Pet lovers have two ways to protect their animal companions from lapping away at deadly antifreeze — one relatively foolproof, the other, not so much. Not Foolproof: Using a safer… Full Article ›
