Paracetamol is a safe and commonly used pain reliever for humans. However, the same is not true for our pets. Cats and dogs are not little humans and paracetamol can be a death sentence for our pets. Cats – never okay to give paracetamol Cats are so sensitive to paracetamol that even half a tablet […]
Grapes, sultanas and raisins (which are just forms of dried grapes) are very toxic to dogs. What’s in them, as well as the amount eaten to cause toxicity is unknown. Ingestion of only a few sultanas may cause toxicity in some dogs however, could be tolerated in other dogs. The toxin in grapes, sultanas and […]
Rat bait (rodenticide) is unfortunately a common cause of dog poisoning. It’s often stored in the home or shed. It is put down and subsequently forgotten about…until of course you find your pup feasting on it. These poisons are designed to kill rats by stopping the bloods ability to clot normally. It affects the vitamin […]
Fertilisers are toxic to both cats and dogs. However, most cases of poisoning happen to dogs, mainly due to their scavenging nature. Fertilisers generally contain nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium which can vary in what is added to the fertiliser. These agents are added to kill plants, insects and fungi. Signs seen after ingestion depend on […]
Lilies are beautiful, they smell great, they come in a variety of colours but did you know, they are highly toxic to cats. In fact, eating the smallest amount can cause their kidneys to fail, and even with intensive therapy, sadly, many cats die. All parts of the plant including the pollen are considered toxic […]
Dogs love chocolate and will take any opportunity to eat chocolate that is left around within reach. You can guarantee it will be gobbled right up. Unfortunately, chocolate is very toxic to dogs. It’s the theobromine and caffeine in chocolate that is toxic to dogs. The amounts of these toxins can differ in the different […]