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With various dangers lurking in corners and cabinets, the home can be a minefield of poisons for our pets. In 2008, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, IL, handled more than 140,000 cases of pets exposed to toxic substances, many of which included everyday household products. Don’t leave it up to Fido or Fluffy to keep themse… read more

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Easy Tips for a Pet-Safe Holiday Season There’s nothing more scrumptious than gathering with friends and family for the holidays, but many of the ingredients in human fun can result in distress for pets. As we kick off this season of lights, parties and yummy treats, the ASPCA wants to remind pet parents of the potential hazards certain goodi… read more

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This is a letter in Petplace.com, that I thought was interesting, and wanted to share it with you all too...had some great info in it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ You aren't getting older, you're getting better - or at least that's what a lot of people te… read more

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Proper hydration is crucial in the healing process; however, the ill or painful dog may not be interested in drinking. It is important NOT to force water into your dog, as it could lead to aspiration pneumonia if your dog is not swallowing appropriately. Listed below are several options to encourage your dog to intake water. 1. Give your dog… read more

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Most people, even non-dog-owners, know that chocolate can be highly toxic to canines, and can even cause death in large quantities. Unfortunately, very few people know how to properly detect or treat chocolate poisoning. What makes chocolate poisonous to dogs is the chemical compound theobromine. The darker the chocolate, the more theobromine i… read more