Is it a problem if a dog eats paper?
Paper - it’s all around us and aside from the notoriously ouchy ‘paper cut’, we mostly don’t think much about it. While it does not pose a toxicity risk to [...]
Mouldy food and compost – dangers to dogs and cats!
Many pet owners are aware that various human foodstuffs are harmful to our pets. Did you realise that any mouldy foods could be potentially dangerous for dogs and cats too? [...]
Asthma inhalers in dogs
Many people in the UK suffer from asthma and inhalers are commonly prescribed to help manage the symptoms. Inhalers vary but will mostly contain either a steroid or a drug [...]
Are fertilisers dangerous for dogs and cats to eat?
What do fertilisers contain? One of the many spring jobs for the keen gardener is the application of fertiliser to the lawn and/or the garden borders. General purpose fertilisers contain [...]
What types of detergents are dangerous to our pets and why?
One of our frequent enquiries is about pets who have come into contact with a detergent. Detergents are often stored next to the washing machine or in cupboards below the [...]
Vaping around pets – Are e-cigarettes dangerous to our pets?
What are e-cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes are battery-powered devices, usually with a rechargeable battery designed to simulate tobacco smoking. They have recently increased in popularity and are thought to be associated [...]
Is it safe to give paracetamol, human painkillers or pain relief medicine to my pet?
Paracetamol is used as a painkiller and is widely available both over the counter and on prescription and therefore it is present in most households. It is also given to children [...]
Are daffodils poisonous to cats and dogs?
Despite this very cold spell that we are having there are already daffodils coming into bloom. It makes everyone feel that Spring is just around the corner but did you [...]
Top 7 common poisons for pets – found in your hazardous handbags!
Handbags are often left open lying on the floor or on a low chair or bench within easy reach of an inquisitive dog or cat. They can contain numerous potential [...]
Supplements which can cause harm to your dog!
A very popular new year’s resolution is to get fitter or healthier. While doing this, some of us may choose to take supplements to help aid our diets or boost [...]
Dog poisoned by anti-depressants? What do you do?
A pet eating anti-depressant tablets has become one of the enquiries we receive almost on a daily basis. Most of our calls are from concerned dog owners since cats are [...]
Animal PoisonLine’s Valentine’s Day Special – How to keep your pets safe this February 14th
You either love it or you hate it but you can’t avoid it… Yes, Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us. Although it is a celebration of love there are [...]
Help! What Should I Do If My Dog Ate Rat Poison?
Types of rat and mouse poison (rodenticides) Rat and mouse poisons can contain various ingredients, but in the UK are broadly made up of three types: · anticoagulant baits that [...]
Cats & lilies! How to protect your cats!
With Valentine’s Day and Easter approaching soon, it is a good time to remind yourself NOT to have lilies in the house (or garden) if you own cats (or, more [...]
Is it safe to make my dog sick?
Is it safe to make my dog sick? Most pets, especially puppies, will at some point eat or swallow something they shouldn't. It is often our first instinct to want [...]
Is chocolate poisonous to dogs?
Many of us decide that January is the perfect time to go on a diet after indulging over Christmas and New Year, but if you do decide you fancy a [...]
New Year’s Eve Pet Poisons
It’s nearly here – party time! We’ll all be celebrating, but bear in mind your pet’s safety this New Year’s Eve too. The following are a few celebratory hazards your [...]
Animal PoisonLine’s Christmas Guide – How to keep your pets safe this CHRISTMAS III
Part 3 Top 6 household Christmas toxins to keep away from your pets 1. Salt Dough Decorations Homemade dough can be used to model and create your own decorations but [...]
Animal PoisonLine’s Christmas Guide – How to keep your pets safe this CHRISTMAS II
Part 2 Top 7 toxic Christmas food and drinks you need to keep away from your pets 1. Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, mince pies Grapes, and their dried products (raisins, sultanas [...]
Animal PoisonLine’s Christmas Guide – How to keep your pets safe this Christmas
Part 1 Top 7 most common Christmas plants that are poisonous to your pets 1. Poinsettia Poinsettia has a reputation as a toxic plant, but in fact it is less [...]
Vitamin D supplements – toxic risks to our pets from the sunshine vitamin
What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is essential to maintain healthy teeth, bones and muscles; it also has an important role in regulating calcium in the body. Vitamin D is [...]
Xylitol – Why is it Dangerous for our Dogs?
Have you heard of Xylitol? It is a natural sweetener and is present in many fruits and vegetables. It has many benefits - 40% fewer calories than sugar, virtually no [...]