Like their human companions, pets are susceptible to poisoning associated with the consumption of alcohol. The ethanol contained in alcohol is rapidly absorbed by pets and can cause seizures, sudden decreases in blood glucose (sugar) levels, decreased body temperature, and has the potential to cause death. The severity of the alcohol poisoning will vary [...]
Based on a statistic from the American Diabetes Association, a person is diagnosed with diabetes every 17 seconds. While the statistics are not as staggering for our pets, diabetes is still a very real threat. Dogs and cats both commonly face the challenges associated with diabetes. A medical condition that typically begins in middle aged [...]
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 [...]