Dogs can become intoxicated by consuming alcohol. What are the risks, and how does this intoxication manifest itself in dogs? Alcohol and dogs: where is the risk?The most common alcohol in our daily life is ethanol. It is “food” alcohol found in alcoholic drinks left within reach of its truffle, fermented fruit rotting in the …
When you accidentally leave kibble available to a greedy dog, it happens that he eats exorbitant quantities. Is that bad? What are the risks? My dog ate until he got sick: is it serious?When it comes to food, your dog can’t stop. The problem is, he managed to squeeze his face into a packet of …
Potatoes are one of the foods we commonly eat but can be toxic to our pets if they eat them, especially if they are eaten raw, green, and sprouted. Why are potatoes poisonous?The potato belongs to the Solanaceae family, among which there are many other plants poisonous to ingestion, such as love apple or even …
Did your dog steal and swallow your chewing gum? Is there a risk to his health? The answer is yes if your chewing gum contains xylitol. Xylitol, a toxic sweetener for dogsChewing gum, as well as certain “sugar-free” sweets, may contain a sweetener called xylitol. This sweetener is added to confectionery to give them the …
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We often ignore it, but fresh or raisins are very toxic foods for our dog friends. What is this toxicity due to? How does it manifest itself? At what doses? And what to do if your dog is poisoned? Why are grapes poisonous to dogs? Well, to this day, we do not know it yet! …
The answer is no! Ibuprofen, used in many pain and fever medicines in humans, is dangerous for dogs. We tell you why. Ibuprofen: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug toxic to dogsIn human medicine, ibuprofen is an active ingredient found in more than eighty medicinal products, notably marketed under the trademarks Nurofen®, Advil® or Nureflex® (among others). …
Is your dog showing signs of pain? Naturally, your reflex is to give him an aspirin tablet or sachet to relieve him. After all, you think this prevalent drug won’t hurt him. Well, think again: aspirin is toxic to our dog friends. Aspirin: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is toxic to dogsAcetylsalicylic acid, better known …
It may be tempting to want to give your dog paracetamol medication when he is showing signs of pain in the hope of relieving him. However, if this gesture is made with a perfect intention, it can be hazardous for your dog. Explanations. Paracetamol, a toxic molecule for dogsDoliprane®, Dafalgan®, Efferalgan. are the best-known brands …
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Many of us find onions delicious. Raw as cooked, it is eaten daily in various dishes. But did you know that onions are very toxic to our dog friends? The sulfur compounds in onion responsible for its toxicity for dogsOnion is a vegetable that has been used since Antiquity not only for its taste qualities …
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 …
