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Overview There are many different types of plants found in the home and garden. Some plants contain toxic compounds that have adverse effects on various body organs (e.g. the heart, [...]

Overview Pets share our home and garden and so are at risk of exposure to a variety of garden products and substances. This leaflet describes some of the common garden [...]

What is permethrin? Permethrin is an insecticide used in household and veterinary products to control insect pests. Cats are very sensitive to permethrin as they are unable to metabolize or [...]

What is paracetamol? Paracetamol is a commonly available painkiller. It is used in dogs but in overdose can have toxic effects on the blood and liver. Paracetamol is available in [...]

What is paracetamol? Paracetamol is a commonly available painkiller. It is very safe in humans but cats are very sensitive to paracetamol as they are unable to metabolise it safely, [...]

What is metaldehyde? Metaldehyde is used to control garden snails and slugs, and is the active ingredient in many products. It is available in small bluegreen pellets for scattering around [...]

What are lilies? Lilies, that is, Lilium (true lily) and Hemerocallis (day lily) species, are poisonous to cats and cause kidney failure. Other flowers and plants that are also called [...]

What is ibuprofen? Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is commonly used in people for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with aches and pains, headache, cramps [...]

Overview Some human medicines can be harmful to pets. It is important to be aware of the potential risks from human medicines that may be available in the home. PARACETAMOL [...]

Overview Pets share our home and so are at risk of exposure to a variety of household products and chemicals. This leaflet describes some of the common household products that [...]

Overview Many human foodstuffs can be harmful to pets. It is important to be aware of the potential food hazards that may be available in the home. CHOCOLATE AND CAFFEINE [...]

What are grape, sultanas, raisins and currants? Sultanas are the dried fruit of a white grape, and raisin and currants are the dried fruit of dark grapes. It is not [...]

What is ethylene glycol? Ethylene glycol is a common ingredient in antifreezes for car and other vehicle cooling systems. It is used to prevent radiators from freezing and bursting in [...]

Overview Christmas can be a busy and chaotic time with large quantities of food and presents left unattended. Curious pets, particularly dogs, may investigate and eat gifts (including edible or [...]

What is chocolate poisoning? Chocolate is a commonly available food and therefore chocolate poisoning is very common in dogs. Furthermore, dogs can often eat large quantities of chocolate. Chocolate contains [...]