Dog Food PoisonWhile the occasional leftover Spaghetti Bolognese or curry is unlikely to do your dog any harm, in high doses onions and garlic are quite poisonous to him. It doesn?t matter if they are cooked or raw,
Onions and garlic both contain thiosulphate. This chemical interferes with the hemoglobin in the red blood cells, and results [...]
Dogs of any age can be affected by lead poisoning; however it?s more common in puppies and adolescents. These dogs are more likely to chew things they find around the house, and they are usually poisoned by eating lead containing items. Lead sinkers from the fishing tackle box are a regular cause of lead poisoning, [...]
Organophosphates are found in some older flea and tick rinses, and although there are many newer and safer alternatives, organophosphate poisoning is still one of the top three chemical agents responsible for deaths in animals. The other two are the anticoagulant rodenticides, and ethylene glycol (antifreeze).
There are many types of organophosphates, and they vary [...]
Molds (or moulds) are small fungi which grow on plants and fibers, particularly in warm humid environments. You?ll no doubt have seen mold on foodstuffs such as bread and fruit; you can also find mold growing on the damp walls of your home. There are thousands of species of molds in the world. Not all [...]
Many dogs live inside the house with their owners, and have free range of the home. If your dog likes to explore your closet, he may be at risk of naphthalene poisoning.
Naphthalene is the active ingredient in most mothballs. It is a component of fossil fuels such as petroleum and is also produced when tobacco [...]
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