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Peanuts 3 Replies

Are peanuts poisinous to dogs? We've heard yes and no. Pet stores are full of "peanut" foods and toys.

Started by Ken Braun. Last reply by Smiley Dog Taken 5/12/08 Florida May 23.

Regular use of Lysol 3 Replies

My mother loves to spray Lysol disinfectant in the air whenever there are any bathroom functions in the house (her, me, the dogs...). She sprays it quite a bit and it tastes horrible and singes my ...

Tagged: harmful, chemical, inhale, disinfectant, poison

Started by Lacey. Last reply by adele Apr 12.

poison

I was at the ranch worming my horses. My dogs, a full grown black lab and a full grown golden retriever both accidentally got hold of some of the horse wormer. They were able to injest a small amou...

Started by David Whiteley Mar 31.

kittens 1 Reply

i love cats and kittens they are so cute if u love them to leave some comments!!!!!

Started by isabella catalano. Last reply by isabella catalano Mar 25.

Question from Beth 5 Replies

I have an ant and spider problem in my house and would like to take care of this situation. The ants are in different parts of my house but especially around my dogs food and water bowl. I keep her...

Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by Beth Mar 23.

household cleaners

Are household cleaners poisonous to pets? Like pine-sol or frabreze.

Started by DIANE ADAMS Mar 21.

Dogs and lawn pesticides 5 Replies

What does the Dr have to say about safety issues regarding phenoxy herbicides (2-4D, MCPP, MCPA) and first hand contact with dogs? These products would be what is sprayed all over lawns by home own...

Started by Robin. Last reply by Elyse Orecchio Mar 20.

Insects etc. 1 Reply

Hi Dr. Dunayer, in the warmer months, I've seen my cat Bing go nuts (in a good way) trying to chase a stray fly that got into the apartment. He never usually catches them, but what if he did and wo...

Started by Pune. Last reply by Eric Dunayer Mar 20.

Question from Phyllis 1 Reply

is bamboo house plants poison to birds??

Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by Eric Dunayer Mar 20.

Mulch 5 Replies

We have a new puppy (approx. 16 wks old) and she loves to eat the mulch in my gardens. Will this harm her in any way? Also, any tips to keep her out of the gardens? I have tried an organic cayenne ...

Started by Jackie. Last reply by Eric Dunayer Mar 20.

Broken CFL bulb (contains mercury) in home with pets: side effects/treatment 2 Replies

Having recently read a leaflet on the safe disposition of a broken and/or burnt out CFL bulb, I dwelled on my recent experience with a broken bulb and the clean up and what possible effect it could...

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Started by Joanne Maciag. Last reply by Joanne Maciag Mar 20.

Kidney Failure 4 Replies

This has been on mind for 5 yrs now..5 yrs ago my 8 yr old Bermese Mountian Dog was put to sleep because he had full blown kidney failure. The Vet thinks he was posioned but we couldn't find a reas...

Started by Maryanne. Last reply by Eric Dunayer Mar 20.

Is the Astromedia a Poisonous Plant? 2 Replies

I have actually viewed the ASPCA list as well as several other reputable web sites lists (e.g. Cornell) of common household poisonous plants however, I have been unsuccessful in locating any inform...

Started by Leeann. Last reply by Leeann Mar 20.

Pet Vaccinations 4 Replies

Are pet vaccinations always safe?

Started by Angel Esp, Digs, Sablegirl, Maxie & Mom. Last reply by Angel Esp, Digs, Sablegirl, Maxie & Mom Mar 20.

Dairy Products and Eggs 2 Replies

Are dairy products (milk cheese Eggs)ect..harmul to my dog?

Started by Maryanne. Last reply by Keri Mar 20.

Liver Values 1 Reply

Both of my GermanShorthaired Pointers have elevated liver values, and have had for about 3 -4 months. Normal on the 2 liver 'markers' is under 100 and on the one of these they are at 500 (14 yr old...

Started by Karen Hiller. Last reply by Eric Dunayer Mar 20.

Natural instinct to avoid toxic plants? 3 Replies

Do animals have a natural instinct to know what plants not to eat?

Started by Sam. Last reply by Eric Dunayer Mar 20.

What are all 17 house plants that are poisoness 2 Replies

What are the full 17 poisoness house plants? I have a few tree's in my house that i am wondering if i need to get rid of or if they are ok.

Started by Jessie. Last reply by Leeann Mar 20.

Is the stuffing in plush dogs toys toxic if eaten? 3 Replies

My dog Dakota tears them apart but sometimes their are still strands of it in her mouth. When i see it I take it out so that she doesn't swallow it.

Started by Keri. Last reply by Keri Mar 20.

Grapes can cause renal (kidney) failure in dogs... 3 Replies

...but I never heard more information about why. And would raisins do the same thing?

Started by Madlogic. Last reply by Eric Dunayer Mar 20.