Author name: Derek Simpson

Sago Palms

All parts of the Sago Palm are poisonous, but the seeds (nuts) are the most toxic to pets. Within fifteen minutes of eating any part of a sago palm, a cat may display the following gastrointestinal signs: vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and refusal to eat. Within two to three days of ingestion of even a tiny amount of […]

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Lillies

Like Tiger lilies, and the other members of the Lilum genus, the ‘true lilies’ as they are known, are highly toxic to cats. So too are certain types of Day lilies. They are so toxic, that a nibble on one or two petals, a lap of spilled vase water, or the ingestion of a small amount

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Alcohol

Alcohol can also easily cause severe liver and brain damage. As little as a tablespoon can put an adult cat in a coma; a little more can kill them.  It can can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity, coma and even death See also ASPCA and PetMd Thanks for pic to philly.thedrinknation.com/

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Lights, Camera, Action

I am sure some great cell phone photography tips would be greatly appreciated to insure you capture wonderful dog or cat moments particularly at this time of social distancing!   I just  learned from www.silverpawsstudio.com   owned by  “FurTographer,  (as she calls herself) Monique Rodriquez.  Always clean your lens. Set your camera to “portrait” or “promode” Have

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