Besides
sprouting flowers and mild temperatures, spring also ushers in ticks
that carry Lyme disease, and pet parents are being reminded about the
importance of taking precautions to keep their dogs and cats safe
from the potentially killer bacterial infection.
The
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is urging
pet parents to take actions now to prevent their companions from
being bitten by the insects and infected by Lyme.
Those
fragrant flowers, budding shrubs and lush green grass in the yard
look bright and pretty, but they also have a dark, ugly side - they
may be sickening, or even killing, your pet.
Springtime
is an especially dangerous season for curious dogs
and cats who
unknowingly nose around in plants that are poisonous if ingested and
the fertilizers used to help them grow, so pet parents must take
precautions, animal welfare advocates warn.
A
common artificial sweetener found in sugar-free baked goods, candy,
oral hygiene products and chewing gum can be a killer if ingested by
a dog, the FDA is warning.
Xylitol,
which is only intended for use by people, can cause sudden drop in
blood sugar (hypoglycemia), seizures and liver failure if ingested by
dogs, the Food and Drug Administration says. Depression, loss of
coordination and vomiting are signs that a pet may have ingested the
artificial sweetener, and symptoms may occur within minutes to days
of it.
Owners
should consult a veterinarian or pet poison control center
immediately for advice if they know or suspect that their pet has
ingested a product containing xylitol, the FDA advises.
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Candy
and flowers may be enjoyable for people, but they can be killers if
ingested by dogs and cats, making Valentine's Day one of the more
poisonous days of the year for pets, according to animal welfare
advocates.
Pet
parents are being advised to be vigilant when it comes to keeping
sweets out of reach of their companions, because chocolate is so
toxic that it can kill even in small amounts and flowers also can be
poisonous and damage internal organs,
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Animals.
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