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The symptoms of poisoning vary depending on substance, the quantity a dog has consumed, the breed and size of the mammal.A common list of symptoms are digestion problems, such as vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in stool; bruising and bleeding gums, nose, or inside the ear canal; behavioral changes, such as lethargy, hyperactivity, and seizures; unusual items found in the dog's stool.
Xylitol is a chemical compound with the formula C 5 H 12 O 5, or HO(CH 2)(CHOH) 3 (CH 2)OH; specifically, one particular stereoisomer with that structural formula. It is a colorless or white crystalline solid. It is classified as a polyalcohol and a sugar alcohol, specifically an alditol. Of the common sugar alcohols, only sorbitol is more ...
Xylitol is a sugar substitute used in chewing gum, chewable vitamins, candy, toothpaste, and other products. Although a small preliminary study [54] indicated xylitol may be safe for dogs, other studies show significant toxicity. [55] There have been cases of foods, candies and gums containing xylitol causing toxic or even fatal liver damage in ...
The longer answer is that dogs do have to consume a large amount of garlic for their body size for it to be toxic." Garlic’s toxicity is dose-dependent, meaning that small dogs are at greater ...
Keeping Gas-X on hand to relieve some discomfort before taking your dog to the vet, "It is important to note that Gas-X will not cure the bloat, though it may buy some time as you take the dog to ...
Dogs can eat cinnamon, according to the American Kennel Club. Some dog treats even contain cinnamon, PetMD reports . However, be mindful when feeding your pet the spice.
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]
These tubes should be used with care when measuring drug or hormone levels because the drug or hormone may diffuse from the serum into the gel, causing a reduction in measured level. The gel in SST II tubes (which appears slightly less opaque) is supposed [weasel words] to have less effect on drug levels in serum. [citation needed]