What to Do for Your Pet Keep poisonous plants away from pets. Clear up any leaves and other debris that might tempt them. Call your vet or an emergency vet if you think your animal has eaten something toxic, especially if they show signs of illness. Take a picture of the plant or brin...
When threatened, the Iberian ribbed newt is able to puncture its own skin with its sharp ribs. While doing so it also secretes poison from its skin, meaning that an animal picking up the newt in its mouth would get a mouthful of sharp, poisonous spines. You may think that piercing its ...
You may know to look for poison ivy's three-leaf stem, but what else do you know about rash-causing plants? WebMD explores myths and facts of poison plants.
There are a few types of dermatitis in dogs, but all of them include some skin inflammation. In the case of bumps on a dog's vagina and vulva, the causes might be from poisonous plants, cleaners, and detergents. You will spot redness and bumps in the irritated area, as well as enhanc...
Why are African wild dogs endangered? The biggest threat to the African wild dog is habitat loss. This is a species that needs a lot of space; a growing human population in the dogs’ natural habitat restricts the area in which it can hunt. ...
Explore pictures and descriptions of the more common swallowtail butterfly species of the US and Canada.
Is the Protea flower poisonous? Protea’s flowers, its nectar, and the seeds are verypoisonous to human beings, dogs and cats. In fact, all parts of this plant can cause irritation on the skin and pain in the mouth and tongue if they are consumed. ...
Some of the pictures are pretty gross... Okay, if you're still with me, here are the pictures. Granted these are rescue kittens, and not indoor cats, but it's still not something to mess around with. If you have a cat that spends time outdoors, or a dog (or dogs), this is cer...
Irish gardens have one of the most favourable climates in the world for plants (if not for people). The range of vegetation, from the subtropical to the subarctic, is greater than that of almost any other similarly-sized area. The North Atlantic Drift (the tail of the Gulf Stream) ensures...
Puppies like to chew on everything, including yard and house plants. Some plants -- including lily of the valley, oleander, azalea, yew, foxglove, rhododendron, rhubarb leaves, and shamrock -- are risky for dogs. If you think your puppy has eaten a poisonous plant, call your vet right ...