Tagged With Poison Control

Miniature schnauzer inspecting a bottle of lemon essential oil on a patio table

Can You Use Lemon Essential Oil on Dogs? What Vets Say

10 April 2024

Lemon essential oil is safe to use in small amounts around dogs, but it is toxic if ingested or applied topically.

Orange tabby cat sniffing a bottle of ketchup on a kitchen counter with a cautious expression

Can Cats Eat Ketchup? Exploring Safe Foods for Felines

10 April 2024

Ketchup is made with several ingredients that are toxic to cats, such as sugar, garlic, onions, and vinegar, so it's best to avoid giving it to them.

Worried owner taking a chocolate bar away from a Dutch rabbit with a guilty expression

Why Chocolate is Toxic to Rabbits? A Scientific Explanation

9 April 2024

Why chocolate is toxic to rabbits and what happens if they eat it.

Pug puppy with a playful expression tilting its head as it examines a pile of poop on a pristine white tile floor

How to Prevent Your Puppy from Eating Poop: Effective Home Remedies

9 April 2024

Proven at-home solutions and training methods to help you get your puppy to stop eating poop, such as supplements, managing their surroundings, and working with a vet.

Close-up of a fluffy orange and white Maine Coon cat staring intently at a potato on a kitchen counter

Can Cats Eat Potatoes? Why This Nightshade Is Unsafe for Felines

9 April 2024

Solanine poisoning and worries about the safety of feeding cats potatoes, whether raw or cooked, because of the potential for certain health issues.

Close-up of a black cat sniffing a sprig of fresh mint with a curious expression

Can Cats Eat Mint? Here's What the Experts Have to Say

8 April 2024

Mint is toxic to cats when eaten in large amounts, which can cause an upset stomach and other problems.

Shih Tzu dog cautiously sniffing a slice of lemon on a low table, with a glass of lemon water visible in the background

Can Dogs Have Lemon Water? The Risks Explained

7 April 2024

Lemons and lemon water are poisonous to dogs and can lead to symptoms like upset stomach, skin problems, and liver failure.

Guilty-looking dog with a bloated stomach sitting next to an open box of dryer sheets and a clothes dryer in the background

My Dog Ate a Dryer Sheet—Now What?

6 April 2024

Potential dangers and signs of dogs eating dryer sheets, such as stomach upset, chemical burns, and organ toxicity that will need to be treated by a vet right away.

Orange tabby cat sniffing at a piece of chocolate cake on a plate in a kitchen

Can Cats Eat Cake? The Risks of Feeding Human Treats

6 April 2024

Cats should not eat cake on a regular basis because of potential health problems associated with sugar, fat, and toxic ingredients like chocolate.

Concerned Pomeranian dog sniffing a plate of french fries, with owner holding a book on canine nutrition

Can Dogs Eat French Fries? A Vet Weighs In On This Salty Snack

6 April 2024

The dangers of giving dogs french fries, such as obesity, pancreatitis, and salt toxicity, and better ways to incorporate potatoes into your dog's diet.

Orange tabby cat sniffing a potted majesty palm in a sun-lit living room

Do Majesty Palms Hurt Cats? A Guide to Pet Safety

6 April 2024

Majesty palms are safe for cats, although it's always a good idea to keep cats away from indoor plants to prevent tummy troubles.

A curious brown and white rabbit with large ears sniffing an assortment of mushrooms on a forest floor

Can Rabbits Have Mushrooms? A Look at Safe Options

5 April 2024

Rabbits cannot have mushrooms, as there are many varieties that are poisonous and can lead to serious sickness or death.