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How to Create a Pet-Safe Garden

By Petful Veterinary TeamApr 4, 2022April 4, 2022

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.

  • Pet Health
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Marijuana Toxicity in Pets: A Growing Problem With Serious Consequences

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDJul 14, 2020July 14, 2020

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.

  • Pet Health
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Easter Baskets and Pets: Watch Out for These 4 Hidden Hazards

By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSApr 7, 2020May 28, 2020

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.

  • Pet Health
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How Much Chocolate Is Toxic for Dogs?

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMar 25, 2020May 28, 2020

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.

  • Pet Health
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Xylitol Poisoning in Pets: Know the Facts

By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSMar 25, 2020May 28, 2020

These days, animal poison control centers receive thousands of calls across North America about accidental xylitol poisoning in pets.

  • Pet Health
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Antidepressants and Pets: Educate Yourself

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDJan 10, 2020May 31, 2020

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.

  • Pet Health
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How Toxic Are Grapes for Dogs?

By Petful Veterinary TeamSep 24, 2019May 28, 2020

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.

  • Pet Health
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Toxic Algae in Lakes and Ponds Can Kill Your Dog

By Petful Veterinary TeamAug 12, 2019May 28, 2020

Before heading out to the pond with your dog for a swim, be sure to check the water for possible toxic algae first.

  • Pet Health
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Diffusing Essential Oils Around Pets: How Do You Know If It’s Safe?

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDFeb 1, 2019May 31, 2020

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.

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6 Common Items That Can Kill Your Cat

By PetfulAug 23, 2018April 20, 2020

Keep your cat safe and do your homework on these common — and potentially dangerous — household items.

  • Pet Health
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Your Dog Ate Rat Poison — What to Do?

By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSAug 10, 2018May 28, 2020

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.

  • Misc.
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5 Popular Products That Shouldn’t Be in Homes With Pets

By Melissa SmithJul 21, 2016July 20, 2016

Are any of these common household items in your home?

  • Pet Health
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E-Cigarettes and Dogs: A Deadly Combination

By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSJun 10, 2016May 28, 2020

Keep your vaping equipment locked away to lower your dog’s risk of nicotine toxicity.

  • Pet Health
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10 Springtime Dangers for Pets

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMay 16, 2016May 28, 2020

Spring brings visions of sunshine and flowers, but watch out for these potential dangers to your pet.

  • Pet Health
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What Happens During a Tylenol Overdose in a Dog or a Cat?

By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSApr 28, 2016May 28, 2020

The harmful effects of this common medicine-cabinet drug can lead to serious liver damage, multiple-organ failure and sometimes even death in pets.

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