Toxic Substances
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Xylitol Toxicity
What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a naturally occurring substance that is widely used as a sugar substitute. Chemically, it is a sugar alcohol, and found naturally in berries, plums, corn,…
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Grape, Raisin, and Currant Poisoning in Dogs
Recently, veterinarians discovered that grapes, raisins and currants (fruits from Vitis species) can cause kidney failure in dogs. It is unclear whether this is a new problem, or if the…
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Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs
I’ve heard that chocolate is toxic to dogs? Is this true? Yes, chocolate is toxic to dogs (and cats!). While rarely fatal, chocolate ingestion can result in significant illness. Chocolate…
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Household Hazards – Toxic Hazards for Cats
Many think that because cats are finicky eaters they are poisoned less often than dogs. However, with their curiosity and fastidious grooming, intoxication is, unfortunately, not uncommon. Several factors predispose…
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Poisoning Alert for Dogs and Cats
“IMPORTANT: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is very dangerous to dogs and cats.” Acetaminophen (Tylenol®, Paracetamol, APAP, N-acetyl-p-aminophenol) is a pain relief and fever-reducing medicine people use for many types of pain. It’s…
