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Food products and household items commonly handled by humans can be toxic to dogs. The symptoms can range from simple irritation to digestion issues, behavioral changes, and even death. The categories of common items ingested by dogs include food products, human medication, household detergents, indoor and outdoor toxic plants, and rat poison. [1]
The reason some dogs develop kidney failure following ingestion of grapes and raisins is not known. [3] Types of grapes involved include both seedless and seeded, store-bought and homegrown, and grape pressings from wineries. [4] A mycotoxin is suspected to be involved, but none has been found in grapes or raisins ingested by affected dogs. [5]
Sassafras root was an early export from North America, as early as 1609. [31] Sassafras wood and oil were both used in dentistry. Early toothbrushes were crafted from sassafras twigs or wood because of its aromatic properties. [16] Sassafras was also used as an early dental anesthetic and disinfectant. [32] [33]
Because they're "man's best friend," it probably seems pretty harmless to share some of your lunch with your dog. However, many foods that seem perfectly fine to us are actually potentially fatal ...
“I don’t want my dog jumping, barking, or being underfoot in the kitchen, especially during holiday festivities,” DeWillems begins. “But what do I want her to do?
The good news is, while velellas are poisonous to dogs when ingested, they won’t permanently harm them, experts say. Regardless, dog owners need to be extra cautious right now.
Hungry or thirsty horses are more likely to eat poisonous plants, as are those pastured on overgrazed lands. [5] Animals with mineral deficiencies due to poor diets will sometimes seek out poisonous plants. [6] Poisonous plants are more of a danger to livestock after wildfires, as they often regrow more quickly. [7]
Unfortunately, this time of year brings a lot of dangers for our dogs. To avoid a stressful (and costly) trip to the vets, pin a list of foods that are poisonous to dogs onto your fridge and make ...