It is said to be anti-depression, antioxidant and sometimes even aphrodisiac. It is also known to cause liver attacks and make us gain weight if we abuse it! We are obviously talking about chocolate. During the holidays, watch out for chocolate poisoning!And it may be for its virtues or simply for its delicious taste that …
There are about fifty poisonous plants with varying consequences for the dog. You must therefore be vigilant and watch your dog. How to avoid poisoning by plants?Normally, a dog’s diet contains enough fibre. It, therefore, does not need to feed on plants. However, some dogs have this habit, especially puppies who discover a lot by …
There are many foods that we humans eat commonly that are very toxic to our dogs. They must therefore be banned from their mess tins and kept out of the reach of greedy and thief animals. ChocolateChocolate poisoning is very common in dogs, especially at the time of the end of the year or Easter …
Is garlic beneficial or, on the contrary, toxic for dogs? Yes, garlic is toxic to dogs.Garlic is often credited with antiparasitic properties for dogs. Let’s face it: using garlic to deworm your dog is either ineffective or dangerous for dogs because the effective dose of garlic to have deworming activity is greater than its toxic …
Small bells emblematic of May 1, lily of the valley is a highly toxic plant for dogs, cats, ornamental birds and rabbits. How do you recognize the signs of thrush poisoning? How to react in the event of poisoning your animal? We tell you everything. Lily of the valley, a poisonous plantFrom its botanical name …
Has your dog swallowed fertilizer? What is he at risk, and how to react if necessary? Fertilizers, how are they toxic to dogs?A fertilizer is a product made up of organic or mineral substances, used alone or as a mixture. They are used to improve the growth of plants, indoors or in gardens, by providing …
Do you suspect poisoning or attempted poisoning on your dog? How to react? Follow the guide. Dog poisoning: what are we talking about?Dog poisoning is another term for malicious poisoning of a dog. It is the introduction into the dog’s body of a toxic substance, capable of more or less seriously impairing its health or …
Why are blue algae so dangerous for dogs? How to recognize them and avoid poisoning your pet? Why are blue algae dangerous for dogs?Blue algae, also sometimes called blue-green algae, are cyanobacteria. They are photosynthetic bacteria that use solar energy to make organic molecules, just like plants do.Present everywhere on the planet; they inhabit the …
What is the risk of a dog that takes a toad in its mouth? How long does it take for symptoms of envenomation to appear? How to react if this happens to you? And what are the means of the action of the veterinarian? The toad, a very dangerous batrachian for the dogToads are amphibians …
How can a dog get intoxicated with cannabis? What are the toxic doses, and what are the symptoms of cannabis poisoning in dogs? How to react when your dog has eaten cannabis?How can a dog get intoxicated with cannabis?A dog can become intoxicated with cannabis if it accidentally swallows it in the form of:cannabis resin …
What is the risk of a dog who has eaten chocolate? Are all chocolates dangerous for the dog? How to react when your dog has accidentally eaten chocolate?My dog ate chocolate: what are the risks?Most dogs love chocolate and are hopelessly drawn to its sweet taste. Unfortunately, chocolate is one of the very toxic foods …
Has your dog been bitten by a snake? What is he at risk, and what are the first steps to take?Snakebite: is it serious?A snake bite could be serious for your dog if the snake in question was a poisonous snake. In mainland France, only vipers are poisonous.There are mainly two species:the asp viper (Vipera …
