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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
02/12/08  Other  BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG
02/12/08  Vaccines  DA2LPPCV
02/11/08  Urinary Tract/Kidneys  RECURRING URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
01/22/08  Other  NOT WILLING TO EAT
01/03/08  Digestive Care  TRUFFLES
01/03/08  Pain/Inflammation  TYLENOL
01/01/08  Flea & Tick  FRONTLINE
12/30/07  First Aid  MEDICATION ACCIDENT
12/28/07  Other  DANGEROUS CHEMICALS
12/10/07  Digestive Care  ACORNS TOXIC ?
10/30/07  First Aid  POISONING
10/25/07  Flea & Tick  TOXINS
10/14/07  Heart/Blood Pressure  ADVERSE REACTION TO TOPICAL FLEA MED
09/08/07  Other  POISONING?
09/06/07  Other  ADDISON'S DISEASE?
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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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