Top Ten Pet Poisons – 2009
We all want to keep our precious pets safe, happy and healthy. If you have dogs,cats or any other animal pets, you want the best for them.
One thing that is too often over looked in our pet care is poison. The simple fact is most of us don’t know what can be harmful or even [...]
FDA Dog Treat Alert
FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Packaged and Distributed by Merrick Pet Care
Products may be contaminated with Salmonella
From the alert:
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” [...]
Toxic Pet Toys?
Lead in pet toys. Yes it is there, but does it pose a danger to your pets? The ASPCA has answered this and other questions regarding pet toys in their October 16, 2009 News Alert. From the alert:
Whether your pet prefers squeaky rubber squirrels, stiff rawhide bones or fuzzy mice, he or she undoubtedly loves [...]
A Pet Safe 4th of July
While you might enjoy watching or setting off fireworks, most pets do not. The loud bangs scare them and can drive them to run and clear fences they would not make it over if they were not so afraid. Keep your pet in a safe escape proof place this Fourth of July. Make sure they [...]
Pet Poison Help Hotline
I received a comment and e-mail from another pet poison hotline after I published my article about lilies being poisonous to cats. This is in part what they said:
I wanted to make you aware of another important resource out there also – Pet Poison Helpline is an additional Animal Poison Control Center, and it’s one [...]
Easter Lilies are Poison to Cats
I have no statistics to back me up on this, but I am willing to bet that many pet owners also like to garden. But do we really know that all those pretty flowers both outdoors and in are safe for our pets?
Lilies are easy to grow and beautiful to look at. Lilies are frequently [...]