Sue's Pet Friends

Never leave your pets unattended in a car or van. Especially during hot weather. Always have fresh water and food available for your pets. Have your pets vaccinated and tested for worms. 

        NEVER feed your Dog chocolate, it can KILL    
 
Grapes & Raisins can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Kidney failure is a possibility.                        Macadamia Nuts can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fever, fatigue and paralysis to rear legs.              Onions & Garlic.. The sprinkling you put in hamburger meat shouldn't hurt, but a whole onion could cause anemia and kidney failure.
                                                                                                        
Cats A saucer full of milk is fine for some kitties, but many can't tolerate it. To test your cat, give him a small amount. If vomiting or diarrhea results, stick to water. Proper care and nutrition are essential to your pet's good health. Speak with your vet to determine which foods are best for your pets needs. Maintain good records of your pet's medical history. Regular visits to your vet are your pets best chance for a long healthy and happy life.       
    
Birds & Mice Avocado...Symptoms in birds includes difficulty breathing. Mice may suffer from pulmonary congestion and diarrhea. Reactions are severe, swift & potentially fatal: contact vet. Brush your pet's teeth regularly. Give your pets plenty of exercise.    

Protect your pets from fleas and ticks. Provide your pets with collars and identification tags. Keep all poisons and toxic substances out of your pets reach, ESPECIALLY ANTIFREEZE. Never hit your pets for any reason. Provide your outdoor pets with adequate shelter from the elements. Keep your pet's well bathed and groomed.     

ASPIRIN is a great fever reducer in humans. It works just as well in dogs, Consult your veterinarian for dosage guidance. Only use Buffered NEVER use acetaminophen (Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen these are VERY DANGEROUS to animals. NEVER give Aspirin of any type or kind to your Cat NEVER. DRAMAMINE this motion sickness medicine for people also works in both Cats and Dogs - Large dogs 1/2 to 1 tablet an hour before travel. Small dogs and cats get 1/4 tablet an hour before travel. IF YOUR PET HAS BLADDER PROBLEMS OR GLAUCOMA, OR YOU EVEN SUSPECT THEY DO NEVER GIVE THEM DRAMAMINE WITHOUT CONSULTING YOUR VETERINARIAN FIRST.

 CUTS require immediate attention. A steady flow of blood from a wound indicates a cut or punctured vein at the least. Spurting blood indicates a cut artery and must be controlled immediately. Gently apply pressure with a clean cloth or gauze over the bleeding area. This will nearly always control most hemorrhages. Applying ice packs will slow down blood flow and speed clotting. SEEK IMMEDIATE VETERINARY CARE.

BURNS require immediate veterinary care. Any evidence of a burn from hot liquid or an object may be concealed by a heavy fur coat. Carefully trim the hair around the burn to prevent matting and infection, and lightly apply the area with a Cold water gauze. This will offer your pet some relief and helps prevent serum loss. SEEK VETERINARY CARE IMMEDIATELY.

HEATSTOKE if you suspect your pet is suffering from heatstroke, place ice packs around your pet's neck and head and TRANSPORT TO YOUR VETERINARIAN IMMEDIATELY. The ice packs will help lower your pet's temperature. POISON requires a cool head, first try to determine what your pet has ingested; this information will be of enormous value in your pet's treatment. CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY AND FOLLOW THERE INSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT QUESTION, TIME IS EXTREMELY CRITICAL.  
                                      

THE FIVE PLANTS MOST HAZARDOUS TO YOUR PETS HEALTH      
                                                                                                                                                                         * LILIES rank number one in dangerous plant call volume at the APCC, and are highly toxic to cats. Says Khan, “It is clear that even with ingestions of very small amounts, severe kidney damage could result.” An owner in Pennsylvania lost her cat to kidney failure from ingesting only a small portion of an Easter lily.           
                                                                                                                                                                         * AZALEAS, indigenous to many eastern and western states and commonly used in landscaping, contain substances that can produce vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness, and central nervous system depression. Severe cases could lead to death from cardiovascular collapse.    

* Frequently used as an ornamental plant, OLEANDER contains toxic components that can cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, hypothermia, and potentially severe cardiac problems.                   
                                                                                                                                                                         * Also a popular ornamental plant, SAGO PALM can potentially produce vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures, liver failure, and even death. One pit bull terrier in Florida became ill and subsequently died from liver failure after chewing on the leaves and base of a sago palm in his yard.    

* Although all parts of the CASTOR BEAN plant are dangerous, the seeds contain the highest concentration of toxins. Ingestion can produce significant abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness; in severe cases, dehydration, tremors, seizures, and eve

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has issued a warning to pet owners that xylitol, a sweetener found in many sugar-free products, can cause serious problems for companion canines.

Dogs ingesting significant amounts of items sweetened with xylitol could develop a fairly sudden drop in blood sugar, resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. Signs can develop quite rapidly, sometimes less than half an hour after ingestion.

APCC experts urge pet owners to keep candy, gum and other foods containing xylitol out of their animals’ reach. If you suspect that your pet has ingested products sweetened with xylitol—or any other potentially dangerous substance—call your veterinarian or the APCC's emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435 for round-the-clock telephone assistance. For more pet poison prevention tips, please visit APCC online.