Tagged With Poison Control

Bernese Mountain Dog looking up longingly at a piece of toast with grape jelly, held by a concerned owner

Can Dogs Have Grape Jelly? What You Need to Know About the Risks

31 March 2024

Grape jelly is poisonous to dogs and can lead to sudden kidney failure, even if only a small amount is consumed.

Poodle dog coughing on a rug while its owner kneels beside it in a living room setting

Is Your Dog Making a Coughing Sound Like a Hairball? Here's What It Could Mean

31 March 2024

A dog coughing up a hairball-like substance could be a sign of a respiratory problem that needs to be addressed by a vet, rather than a hairball.

Concerned Bernese Mountain Dog standing next to a spilled bowl of purple grapes in a home setting

My Dog Ate Grapes But Seems Fine: Understanding the Risks

31 March 2024

Grapes are known to be toxic to dogs and can lead to sudden kidney failure, although the danger varies based on the amount consumed.

Concerned owner examining white dog poop on the ground, with a curious Shih Tzu sniffing the unusual feces on a well-manicured lawn

Is White Dog Poop Dangerous? Understanding the Causes

31 March 2024

Reasons why dog poop might be white, from diet to health concerns to other causes, and how to make sure your dog's digestive system is working properly.

Boston Terrier sitting patiently as a child's hand places candy corn in front of it, with the dog looking apprehensive

Can Dogs Eat Candy Corn? A Look at Canine Nutritional Needs

30 March 2024

Candy corn is dangerous for dogs because it is high in sugar, but it is not toxic in small amounts.

Tabby cat sniffing at a bowl of red tomato sauce with a curious expression

Can Cats Have Tomato Sauce? What You Need to Know

30 March 2024

Potential hazards and risks of cats eating tomato sauce, such as harmful ingredients, no nutritional benefits, and necessary medical treatment if eaten.

Labrador Retriever sniffing a spilled cup of hot coffee on a hardwood floor, with a concerned expression

Can Dogs Have Coffee? Here's What You Need to Know About the Dangers

30 March 2024

Signs of caffeine poisoning in dogs, things that are poisonous, and what to do if your dog has consumed caffeine.

German Shepherd dog with a pleading look as its owner takes away a cooked ham bone

Can Dogs Have Ham Bones? A Look at the Dangers

29 March 2024

Cooked ham bones can easily splinter and lead to a number of health problems in dogs, such as blockages, choking, and gastrointestinal perforations.

Close-up of a golden retriever's red, inflamed paw pad on a soft surface

Why Are My Dog's Paw Pads Red? Causes and Remedies

29 March 2024

Causes, treatments, and prevention of red, irritated dog paws, including allergies, injuries, infections, and underlying medical conditions.

Persian cat with a flat face resting on a plush bed, looking distressed and wheezing

Why Is My Cat Wheezing? Causes and Remedies Explained

28 March 2024

Possible reasons for cat wheezing, such as allergies, asthma, infections, and other respiratory problems that need to be treated by a vet.

Close-up of a tabby cat looking guilty and avoiding eye contact after peeing on a beige carpet

How to Get Your Cat to Stop Peeing on the Carpet: Solutions That Work

27 March 2024

Ways to prevent a cat from peeing on the carpet, such as dealing with health problems, making sure the litter box is right, using deterrents, cleaning, and retraining.

Veterinarian's hand administering a vaccine to the hind leg of an alert Labrador Retriever

DHPP Vaccine for Dogs: What It Protects Against

26 March 2024

The DHPP vaccine guards against distemper, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and adenovirus - these are core vaccines that are suggested for every puppy and dog.