When he got to the Swiffer Wetjet, he noticed, in very tiny print, a warning which stated "may be harmful to small children and animals." He called the company to ask what the contents of the cleaning agent are and was astounded to find out that antifreeze is one of the ingredients. ...
While fresh, clean snow poses minimal health risks, dirty or contaminated snow can carry harmful bacteria or toxins that may cause stomach upset if ingested. Also, the sudden ingestion of cold snow can cause stomach discomfort for some dogs. Always ensure your pet has access to clean water to...
Is RV Antifreeze Toxic to Animals? While propylene glycol is non-toxic to humans and “generally regarded as safe” by the FDA, itcanbe toxic to animals, particularly to cats (even in small quantities), though it also can be toxic to dogs if they consume it in larger amounts. ...
Chocolate.Chocolate is extremely toxic to dogs and cats, with dark chocolate being particularly dangerous. If your pet is accustomed to having sugar each day, it may seek out and eat the chocolate in your home. Consumption of chocolate cause cause dogs to have stomach upset, muscle tremors, s...
Check to see if your pet is up to date on its medications and preventatives. Keep those Easter staples out of pets’ reach (especially the ubiquitous Easter grass!). Chocolate and artificial sweeteners are harmful to pets; lilies are toxic to cats. ...
Foreign objects are another common culprit of vomiting (chewed up toys, socks, rocks, you name it — dogs have eaten it)! Ingesting toxins can cause dogs to vomit (such as antifreeze, lead, zinc, xylitol, or sago palm). Finally, if your dog is allergic to the food they’re eating, ...
And it could also be another mechanism of social control, urging your subconscious mind to buy stuff you don’t need, to consume products and chemicals that are harmful to you, to behave immaturely and irrationally, to over-sexualize everything, to hold false expectations, and to participa...
The debate about the effect of dietary carbohydrates on cats has raged for decades. A couple of reviews have recently summarized the evidence, and simplistic, general conclusions are difficult to justify.1,8It is clear that cats do metabolize carbohydrates differently than dogs and humans. However...
We will soon be able to kiss these ingredients goodbye at Panera: *Note: Orange text indicated ingredients are still in Panera Bread’s food and will be removed in future. Granted, some of the additives that Panera’s removing are not believed to be harmful, but they are simply unnecessar...
Certain household cleaning products can be toxic to your dog the same way they are to you. There are many organic, natural cleaning solutions you can choose from to replace the harmful ones, and make sure to store such products where dogs and kids cannot see or reach them. ...