If you have a rat or mouse problem in your home, you may be tempted to use baits to control them. If you do, place the baits somewhere your dog can’t reach because they are responsible for the deaths of many animals each year. There are two types of mouse bait, each with a different [...]
Antifreeze is one of the most common poisons in dogs because it tastes very sweet and dogs enjoy the taste. It contains ethylene glycol which in itself isn’t too poisonous, but in the body it is changed to a very toxic chemical which destroys the kidneys. A dose of around 5ml per kilo in dogs [...]
Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol in some countries, is a common over the counter medication which is very effective in people to relieve pain and fever. However, it is extremely dangerous for your dog.
Most dogs become poisoned with acetaminophen when he is unwell, and an owner decides to treat him without veterinary advice. Less commonly, [...]
Most of us enjoy an alcoholic drink now and again, and we all know about the effects of alcohol on ourselves. However, the effects on our dogs can be more significant, due to their lower body weight.
Alcohol poisoning occurs if a dog drinks between 5 and 8 ml of alcohol per kilo bodyweight. That’s not [...]
Most people know not to give their dog chocolate, but not many people are aware of how much chocolate is dangerous, and exactly what to look for if their dog is poisoned. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, both of which contribute to poisoning. There is also theobromine in some garden mulches made from cocoa-bean hulls; [...]
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