Our Lucy, Sadie, Max, Molly or Buddy are seeing more of us than ever and are in danger of being spoiled with extra treats and more food. Obesity is a major problem among our furry family members and they cannot afford to become even larger. The pets poison helpline has listed 7 significant consequences that […]
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Hand sanitizers are becoming a way of life in these crazy times. We are encouraged (rightly) to use a product to clean our hands and cooking/preparation surfaces on a regular basis. For alcohol-based hand sanitizers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends a concentration of 60% to 95% ethanol or isopropanol and we have heard
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As Spring arrives and certain flowers become readily available, we rush to buy lilies, tulips, azaleas, and daffodils to herald the coming of a new season. These flowers are also commonly used in Easter baskets, vases and bulb forcers. It should be noted they are highly toxic to cats. Even small amounts of lilies can
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The FDA is cautioning pet owners not to feed their pet’s certain Aunt Jeni’s Home Made frozen raw pet food “as it poses a serious threat to consumer and animal health” because of Salmonella Infantis contamination. The Salmonella was discovered in January when the FDA collected one retail sample of Aunt Jeni’s Home Made Turkey Dinner Dog Food. The Salmonella was also
Silica Gel Packets are used as a Desiccant (moisture removal) and are most often found in packaging for shoes, electronics, medications, clothing and food. While the gel itself is inert and non-poisonous it can cause a stomach upset with diarrhea and vomiting as the most common reactions. More importantly pets are often attracted to the
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February is National Pet Dental Health Month and it is important that we take care of our pet’s dental health. Animal Planet says “Vets say 85 percent of canines over age 4 have some form of gum disease. Other frequent problems include crooked, cracked or loose teeth, an infection or an abscess. You may not
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Ice Melt is on the mind of many Americans at the moment with cold weather causing all sorts of problems and our driveways and walkways are filling up with snow and ice. The ingredients of ice melt usually contain one or more salt types including sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride or magnesium chloride. These
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Cats are notorious for chasing shiny items that catch their eye, we are now past the stage of tinsel on the Christmas tree but we are most certainly at a time when batteries are often lying around, especially the very small ones. Irrespective of whether they are Lithium or Alkaline they can cause serious damage
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The J. M. Smucker Company Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of Special Kitty® Wet, Canned Cat Food Due to Health Concerns. The company has released the following announcement: The J. M. Smucker Company today announced a voluntary recall of specific lots of Special Kitty® wet, canned cat food due to health concerns potentially associated with ingredients
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It can be tempting to give a cat a ball made of items like rubber bands to play with and much of the time I am sure that the cat will play happily and safely with it. Be aware that if one of these bands becomes loose and the cat manages to swallow it as
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