JoJo kicking it in the sun! The plant next to him is a Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) which is non-toxic to both cats and dogs.

JoJo says TGIF!

Brewers Beware! Hops Poisoning in Dogs

http://voices.yahoo.com/brewers-beware-hops-poisoning-dogs-7191952.html

Tea Tree Oil is TOXIC!

Concentrated tea tree oil is really poisonous when applied to cats and dogs. Never use it as a holistic way of treating fleas. Even seven drops can kill a small dog or cat! Share with all your friends, particularly those that use natural products on pets. Thanks Pet Poison Helpline for this info!

Concentrated tea tree oil is really poisonous!

Concentrated tea tree oil is really poisonous when applied to cats and dogs. Never use it as a holistic way of treating fleas. Even seven drops can kill a small dog or cat! Share with all your friends, particularly those that use natural products on pets.

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/tea-tree-oil/

Thanks to PetMD for sharing: Sago palm is the MOST DANGEROUS, most deadly plant to dogs that I can think of. Results in severe liver failure. Keep out of reach!

http://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2012/oct/poison_pets_research_plants_to%20save_lives?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=FullyVet%2C+A+Little+Plant+Research+Can+Save+Lives%2C+October+15%2C+2012&utm_campaign=FV#.UH7J1xgjK_V

STOP FEEDING CHICKEN JERKY TREATS MADE IN CHINA!

“The FDA is reminding pet owners that jerky pet treats are not necessary for pets to have a fully balanced diet, so eliminating them will not harm pets,” agency officials said in an online report.

Please help spread the word.

http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/14/13865945-pet-jerky-treat-death-toll-360-dogs-1-cat-fda-says?lite

Skin creams that are toxic to your pet – this includes TEA TREE OIL!

Here are skin creams that are deadly to your pet: The top 4 most dangerous are:

5FU (a topical chemo used for skin cancer) Calcipotriene cream (a cream used for psorriasis) Concentrate tea tree oil Topical aspirin sources

Baby butt creams (zinc oxide), topical Neosporin creams and low concentration hydrocortisone creams (<1%) aren’t typically too […]

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 […]

Xylitol Poisoning in Pets.

http://petsadviser.com/pet-health/xylitol-poisoning-pets-facts/