Tagged With Safety

Vet technician using tweezers to extract bot fly larvae from the neck of an orange tabby cat on an examination table

Bot Fly Larvae in Cats: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment

9 May 2024

Signs, treatments, and how to prevent your cat from getting a bot fly infection, including how to identify the larvae, what to do if your cat has them, and how to keep your cat safe.

Close-up of a concerned-looking poodle mix sniffing the leaves of a vibrant green ZZ plant on a wooden window sill

Can Dogs Eat ZZ Plants? Risks and Safety Precautions

8 May 2024

ZZ plants are poisonous to dogs because of calcium oxalate crystals, which can lead to irritation and swelling when consumed.

Fluffy Persian cat with a pensive expression looking at a plate of gingerbread men on a kitchen counter

Is Gingerbread Safe for Cats to Eat? What Science Says About Feline Nutrition

8 May 2024

Gingerbread is bad for cats because it contains harmful ingredients such as ginger, molasses, sugar, and fat, all of which can lead to health problems.

Overhead view of a Burmese cat sniffing a piece of raw chicken on a cutting board in a clean kitchen

Is It Safe to Feed Your Cat Raw Chicken? Dietary Dangers and Benefits

8 May 2024

Potential dangers of giving cats raw chicken, such as bacterial contamination, parasites, and digestive problems. Cooked chicken or store-bought cat food is a better choice.

Close-up of a cat sniffing a white anthurium flower, with a cautious expression

Are Anthuriums Toxic to Cats? What Every Owner Needs to Know

8 May 2024

Anthuriums are poisonous to cats because of calcium oxalate crystals, which are insoluble and can lead to mouth pain, upset stomach, and breathing problems.

Closeup of a small Poodle mix dog sniffing and investigating a single green olive on the floor

Can Dogs Eat Green Olives? Potential Risks Explored

8 May 2024

Green olives are dangerous for dogs because of their high salt content and because the pits can be a choking hazard, although olive oil may be a safer option.

Two Maine Coon cats, one black and one tabby, engaged in a snarling standoff in a living room, with a concerned owner watching in the background

Do Cats Kill Each Other? What to Know About Feline Aggression

7 May 2024

Cats can sometimes be driven to kill other cats because of predatory aggression and competition, but these are both things that can often be managed with the right steps.

Shih Tzu dog sniffing a plate of chocolate chip cookies on a kitchen counter, with the owner's hand gently moving the cookies away

Can Dogs Have Cookies? The Dangers of Feeding Dogs Human Food

7 May 2024

Some safe options to dog cookies, like recipes for treats you can make at home and human foods that you can use as an occasional snack.

Cocker Spaniel lying in pain, with owner applying a cold compress post-spay surgery in a veterinary clinic

Signs of Trouble After Dog Spaying: What Dog Owners Need to Know

7 May 2024

Typical symptoms of a problem after dog spaying, such as incision problems, vomiting, and pain symptoms, that mean you should go to the vet right away.

Fluffy Persian cat sniffing at a jar of yellow mustard on a kitchen counter

Can Cats Have Mustard? Potential Dangers

6 May 2024

Mustard is poisonous to cats and will result in stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea, and potentially more severe symptoms if eaten.

Labrador Retriever with a reddened, irritated-looking skin scratching itself against a wooden fence in a forest with poison oak plants

Can Dogs Get Poison Oak? Protecting Pets From Itchy Rashes

6 May 2024

Dogs can contract poison oak, and they will experience a rash, which can cause them to be itchy, lick themselves more than usual, and even have an upset stomach. Veterinary care may be needed.

Concerned Beagle owner pulling their dog's leash as the Beagle tries to sniff at a cluster of orange and pink lantana blooms

Can Dogs Eat Lantana? A Vet Explains the Risks

6 May 2024

Lantana is a poisonous plant that is harmful to dogs and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, liver failure, and heart problems when eaten.