Category Archives: Health

Pregnant Women NOT at risk from cats

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Diana

There is no reason to re-home your cats when you get pregnant. By simply washing your hands or wearing gloves when handling litter contents – you minimize the risk 100%. Toxoplasmosis is completely preventable with basic hygiene. The probability of … Continue reading →

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Over the counter Flea Treatments warning

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Diana

The EPA has been working with the company for some time to address the 7,100 complaints they have received from 1998 to 2003 about the drug causing illness in pets. The chemical that is likely causing the problem is pyrethrin. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate is toxic to pets

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Diana

Contains theobromine and caffeine, which can cause rapid heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea, agitation, panting, excessive urination, tremors, confulsions and death. Baking chocolate is more concentrated than milk chocolate. Source: Animal Magazine.

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Xylitol

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Diana

Xylitol, an artificial sweetener found in sugarless chewing gums and mints and some household baking products is deadly to dogs and can kill them very quickly.

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