Tagged With Safety

Labradoodle puppy sniffing a large Monstera deliciosa plant with a puzzled expression

Do Monsteras Hurt Dogs? A Look at Plant Toxicity

10 April 2024

Monstera deliciosa is poisonous to dogs because it contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can lead to oral irritation and more severe issues.

Dog sniffing a jar of pickles on a kitchen counter with a curious expression

Can Dogs Eat Pickles? The Truth About Salty Snacks

10 April 2024

Risks of giving pickles to dogs, such as the high salt content, harmful additives, and other healthier treat options.

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.

Close-up of a Pug dog inspecting a fortune cookie folded into a butterfly shape on the floor, with a jar of fortune cookies visible in the background

Can Dogs Eat Fortune Cookies? The Pros and Cons

9 April 2024

The occasional fortune cookie is OK for dogs, but the high sugar, fat, and other things can lead to health problems if they are eaten too often.

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.

A worried owner looking up at a tabby cat clinging to the branches of a tall oak tree

How to Get a Cat Out of a Tree: Methods That Work

8 April 2024

Safe ways to rescue a cat from a tree, including how to evaluate the situation, do-it-yourself coaxing methods, professional rescue equipment, and aftercare.

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.