Tag Archives: poisoning

Autumn alert – Conkers!

It’s that time of year when conkers start to fall off the trees and the children are searching for the biggest and best to play a traditional game, but most lay on the ground for the unsuspecting dog owner whose dog may think they are treats. The … Continue reading

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Poisoning in cats

Cats are inquisitive by nature and sadly the old saying ‘curiosity killed the cat’ comes true all too often. There are many potentially toxic substances from foods to garden chemicals that can poison cats, but these are the main ones … Continue reading

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5 step plan in a case of suspected poisoning

Remove any possible source of poison from your pet Ring your vet and ask for immediate advice If advised by your vet, try to induce vomiting using a teaspoon of salt on the back of the tongue. Do not try … Continue reading

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My personal experience with anti-freeze poisoning

I wrote this article last year after our cat Jill was seriously ill will anti-freeze poisoning, and I thought I would put it up again as I am writing about this subject in this month’s newsletter: Dealing with sick pets … Continue reading

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Jill critically ill

My cat Jill was critically ill earlier in the year – and saving her proved to be a real challenge.

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