Posts Tagged ‘candy’

Candy and desserts can be toxic!

Posted by admin on October 27th, 2011 under Holiday InformationTags: , , , , , , , , , , ,  • Comments Off

Halloween often kicks off the start of a season full of tasty treats that may not end until after the beginning of the New Year.  A majority of pet owners are well aware that chocolate is bad for their pets; however, most of them do not know the specific reason that it is toxic.  Theobromine [...]

Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs

Posted by admin on September 6th, 2011 under Health ConcernsTags: , , , , , , , , , ,  • Comments Off

There is a new danger to dogs in this day and age, which is xylitol poisoning. Xylitol is a relatively new sweetener that is found naturally in fruit. It is now being used in diabetic snacks, baked foods, candies, and gums because of its’ sugar-free component. People are also starting to buy xylitol in bulk [...]