Oct 16, 2009 -
Long walks past poisonous Fall blossoms, and now we've got trees to worry about, too?! If you like to check out the foliage with your furry friends, let's see if you can identify these toxic trees so you know where not to let him sniff around.
Question 1 of 7This is a:
Red Jasper tree
Red Maple tree
Red Oak tree
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Sep 14, 2009 -
Fall's coming and although we've tackled poisonous Summer wildflowers, that season's (sadly) almost done. Let's get into the Fall spirit by looking at more flowers — each of these either begin blooming in autumn or continue through September (or later!) in some climates, so check out the pretty plants and see how well you do!
Question 1 of 7Hibiscus:
Toxic to dogs and cats
Non-toxic to dogs and cats
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Aug 27, 2009 -
What happens when your pet's nosy nose finds its way into your medicine cabinet? I took a quick inventory of my bathroom and rounded up six known poisons I keep well out of reach — have you already done the same? Check out my list and then read your labels at home to keep your furry friends safe from harm!
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Aug 19, 2009 -
If you're into baking up treats and just like to create your own dog cookie recipes by mixing a smidgen of what you find around the house, it's important to know which herbs, spices, and other seasonings are OK to add . . .
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Aug 05, 2009 -
We've already tackled toxic garden flowers and dangerous bouquets, but now let's check out poisonous wildflowers you could see on your summertime walks. The six following plants are toxic to dogs and cats — test yourself now, and there's a recap at the end so you won't forget in the future!
Question 1 of 6This plant is a:
Primrose
Pokeweed
Wild Hydrangea
Milkweed
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Jul 22, 2009 -
If you're considering a tasty fruit salad this Summer, I hope you remember that peaches are poison to pups! In honor of some other sweet people food, test your knowledge on different fruits and their toxicity to pets!
Question 1 of 12Grapefruit?
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Jun 18, 2009 -
Pennies aren't the only lesser-known poison — seems about everyone has heard of chocolate risks but what do you know about your fruits and veggies that are not safe for pets? Test yourself to see what snacks you can share . .
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Jun 17, 2009 -
Please tell me I'm not the only one with a pet that wants to eat everything including the kitchen sink?! While I'm careful to keep my purse out of his reach ('cause of gum), what if he sniffs his nosy nose into my wallet and comes up with a penny?
If you think this poses no extra risk than other inedible objects, you'd be wrong!
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May 20, 2009 -
It's almost Summer — woohoo! Since I'm looking forward to longer walks and exploring new areas with my pooch, I've gathered up some outdoor flowers . .
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May 20, 2009 -
Warm weather walks aren't just a fresh way to get your pet out and about or work on your posture and fitness. They offer the visual bonus of blooming buds, chirping birds and an air of romance. In celebration of Flower Day, which happens to be today, I have put together a roundup of helpful hints for enjoying flowers and plant life both within your home and on the street.
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