Keeping Pets Safe during the Holidays (Pet Poison Helpline)

Keeping Pets Safe this Holiday Season

The holiday season is a magical time to reconnect with family and friends, deck the halls, and celebrate the spirit of giving. Most pets seem to enjoy the holidays too and some are lucky enough to get their own stocking stuffed with new toys and treats. But […]

Keep your sleep aids away from pets! 50% of dogs get aggressive, agitated, and hyperactive instead of being relaxed! Share and spread the word!

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/benzodiazepines/

Don’t forget about all those poisons in your purse!

http://youtu.be/ifvsyIM5NnE – thanks Pet Poison Helpline!

Yes they are sold at Walgreens – but AVOID chicken jerkey treats from China!

For the past few years, there have been warnings about chicken jerky treats made in China. When ingested, clinical signs of malaise, lethargy, vomiting, excessive or decreased thirst or urination, weight loss, etc. have been seen due to Fanconi-like syndrome (when one loses too much sugar or glucose through the bladder). Untreated, this can result […]

Blue-Green Algae – a summertime swimming danger to dogs. If your dog likes jumping in lakes – be sure that you know when you should definitely NOT let them swim.

This week’s record high temperatures are causing toxic blue-green algae blooms in many lakes, streams and ponds.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says people should be on the lookout for water that looks like pea soup, or that contains green, blue, white, red or brown scum.

The DNR is advising people to stay out […]

While many human foods are toxic to dogs and cats, some are actually safe to feed them. Read over our list of safe foods for pets and make sure you know which foods you can and cannot share with your dog or cat this Memorial Day weekend! Thanks for this great link Pet Poison Helpline!

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2011/09/what-are-some-foods-safe-to-feed-pets/

Thanks to Pet Poison Helpline for finding this excellent article – the 5 most common items in your purse/bag that could poison your pet.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-karen-becker/pet-poison_b_1470638.html