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Wondering if mushrooms are safe for your dog? Plain, cooked, store-bought mushrooms are fine in moderation, but wild mushrooms can be fatal. Here is the vet-reviewed guide to safe types, serving sizes, and poisoning symptoms.
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My dog ate a grape. Is it an emergency? Yes. Even one grape can cause acute kidney failure in dogs. A vet-reviewed emergency guide: what to do in the next 2 hours, weight-based risk thresholds, and the signs of kidney injury.
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Benzalkonium chloride, the culprit behind some tongue ulcers in cats, is commonly found in home furniture cleansers and disinfectants.
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While raisins may be a common snack for humans, when asking "can dogs eat raisins?" the answer is no for very important reasons.
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There are several foods that are toxic to animals. To ensure safety, check out our quick list of top 10 foods that can harm your pet.
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The prescription skin cream Fluorouracil could kill your dog, but there's no warning about it on the label.
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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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Spring brings visions of sunshine and flowers, but watch out for these potential dangers to your pet.
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Keep your vaping equipment locked away to lower your dog's risk of nicotine toxicity.
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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.
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Before heading out to the pond with your dog for a swim, be sure to check the water for possible toxic algae first.
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