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? [...]
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 [...]
How dangerous is Cannabis for dogs?
What is Cannabis? Cannabis satvia is a plant whose leaves and flowers are processed to be smoked (or eaten) by people for its psychoactive effects. Cannabis may be called hashish [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]