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Pet Poisoning & Treatment; Everything From Human & Vet Meds, Insecticides, Household Cleaners, Poisonous Plants to Chocolate

Curious cats and dogs sometimes eat things they shouldn't such as moth repellants, mushrooms, paints, rodenticides, and household cleaners. But even non-toxic substances can be a problem - just 3 ounces of baking chocolate can be fatal to a 15-pound dog. You need to poison-proof your home for your pet just as you would for your child.

What is pet poisoning? Signs & symptoms of pet poisoning, & treatment for pet poisoning.
Plant Poisoning: Symptoms Caused By Poisonous indoor and outdoor plants

The articles here were answered by a variety of pharmacists and veterinarians

Date	Category	Topic
02/03/12	Heartworm Medicine	Changing To A Differant Brand Of Hw Med
01/29/12	Heart/Blood Pressure	Rapid Heart Rate
01/15/12	Other	Rat+poison
01/05/12	Vitamins/Nutritional Supplements	Rat+poison
09/09/11	Flea & Tick	Flea & Tick Topical Solutions
06/06/11	Other	Copper Poisoning
06/06/11	Urinary Tract/Kidneys	Poison
05/14/11	Other	Chewing/eating Potted House Plants
04/12/11	Flea & Tick	Natural Treatments For Fleas And Ticks
03/13/11	Seizure Disorder	Seizures In Aging Dogs
10/14/10	Other	Mouse Poison
07/15/10	First Aid	Ant Spray Pesticide
05/24/10	Other	Bloody Then White Coated Stools
04/29/10	Flea & Tick	Overdosing Through Flea Dip Baths
04/14/10	Other	Antidote For Antifreeze Poisoning
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Poisoning Facts:

10 pets are poisoned every hour.

The worst months for pet poisoning are July and August and half these poisonings involve pesticides—insecticides, herbicides, and flea and tick products.

Half of an adult aspirin tablet can make a cat’s head swell so much it has difficulty breathing.

Human medications are the #1 top cause of pet poisoning.

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