As laws change and the use of this drug becomes more prevalent, marijuana toxicity in pets is on the rise. Edibles with chocolate are the worst.
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Easter Baskets and Pets: Watch Out for These 4 Hidden Hazards
Chocolate bunnies might be traditional holiday treats, but the contents of your child’s Easter basket can pose a serious danger to your dog or cat.
How to Create a Pet-Safe Garden
If you have a pet who likes to romp around your garden, don’t plant anything that might be toxic to them, such as azaleas and Jimson weed.
Xylitol Poisoning in Pets: Know the Facts
These days, animal poison control centers receive thousands of calls across North America about accidental xylitol poisoning in pets.
How Much Chocolate Is Toxic for Dogs?
Chocolate can be very toxic to your dog — but the amount and type of chocolate matters a lot. Here’s what you need to know.
Antidepressants and Pets: Educate Yourself
These drugs are not benign. Whether you’re taking antidepressants or your pet is taking them, what you don’t know about them can hurt you both.
How Toxic Are Grapes for Dogs?
Dangerous doses begin at just 1–2 grapes for a 10-pound dog, or 3–4 grapes for a 20-pound dog. Here’s what you need to know.
Toxic Algae in Lakes and Ponds Can Kill Your Dog
Before heading out to the pond with your dog for a swim, be sure to check the water for possible toxic algae first.
Diffusing Essential Oils Around Pets: How Do You Know If It’s Safe?
The truth is we don’t know what the long-term effects are, so use common sense when it comes to diffusing essential oils around pets.
6 Common Items That Can Kill Your Cat
Keep your cat safe and do your homework on these common — and potentially dangerous — household items.
Your Dog Ate Rat Poison — What to Do?
If your dog ate rat poison, what to do is to call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away. This is a life-threatening emergency. Here’s why.
5 Popular Products That Shouldn’t Be in Homes With Pets
Are any of these common household items in your home?
E-Cigarettes and Dogs: A Deadly Combination
Keep your vaping equipment locked away to lower your dog’s risk of nicotine toxicity.
10 Springtime Dangers for Pets
Spring brings visions of sunshine and flowers, but watch out for these potential dangers to your pet.
What Happens During a Tylenol Overdose in a Dog or a Cat?
The harmful effects of this common medicine-cabinet drug can lead to serious liver damage, multiple-organ failure and sometimes even death in pets.