ASPCA List, Top Pet Toxins of 2012

   

The ASPCA  has published a great list for pet parents to read on what's poisoning our pets. A must read to keep our loving pets safe from things we may not know we're hurting them with. Paw Here For List!

Garden Plants Harmful To Dogs

As we get into the full spring season there are some precautions we have to take as furry child parents.

There are a lot of common plants that we may take for granted that could be harmful to many pets, such as pesticides and fertilizers we buy at our local box stores. Always be cautious and carefully read labels for ingredients that could seriously harm or even kill your beloved pet. Although sometimes a little more expensive, there are a lot of holistic and natural products on the market today that are safe and effective. For a full list of poisonous plants and ingredients, please paw this link to the ASPCA's Poison Control Center. 

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National Poison Prevention Week

Spring is in the air and with it comes certain precautions that pet parents should take to prevent certain gardening products from hurting your furry friend. The ASPCA puts out their list every year. They are also a great resource for all things toxic and poisonous to your pet.  Paw Here For List.

Things You Need to Know About Ice Melts

ASPCA:  Most of us know how to protect our pups in freezing temperatures (doggie sweaters, here we come!) but not everyone is aware of another winter danger for dogs: the ubiquitous rock salt used to melt ice. In the past five years, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has received hundreds of calls about ice melt exposure. Here’s everything you need to know to keep Fido safe from salt melts till spring. Paw Here For Article

What Were Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2010?

ASPCA: Human medications have topped the list of pet toxins for the third year in a row, according to a new list released by the ASPCA. In 2010, the ASPCA’s 24-hour poison control hotline fielded more than 167,000 phone calls about pets exposed to common household toxins and other potentially poisonous substances... Paw Here

Halloween Safety Tips For Pet Parents

Attention, animal lovers, it's almost the spookiest night of the year! The ASPCA recommends taking some common sense precautions this Halloween to keep you and your pet saying "trick or treat!" all the way to November 1.  Paw Here For ASPCA Tips

Autumn Safety Tips For Your Pets

Autumn and winter are Maxxamillion's favorite time of the year, but with all the the fun to be had there are a few precautions pet parents should take to protect your furry friends. The ASPCA has put out their list of Autumn Safety Tips. Paw Here

SeeThe Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2009

ASPCA: With various dangers lurking in corners and cabinets, the home can be a minefield of poisons for our pets. In 2009, the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, IL, handled more than 140,000 cases of pets exposed to toxic substances, many of which included everyday household products. Don’t leave it up to Fido or Fluffy to keep themselves safe. Below is a list of the top 10 pet poisons that affected our furry friends in 2009.Paw Here For List

New Years - Pet Safety Tips

We want to wish everyone a very safe and Happy New Year!  We also want to send along a few friendly dog reminders.  When walking your dogs in snowy areas, their paws might pick up some salt from the sidewalks, so please remember to lightly wipe their little paws with a baby wipe or damp cloth to remove the salt.  Also, please remember to keep small ornaments , chocolate treats, alcoholic beverages, and Pointsietta plants out of your dog's reach because they could be very hazardous to your dog.  The small ornaments could cause choking or bowel obstruction, chocolate treats, alcoholic beverages, and Pointsietta plants are toxic to dogs.  Please keep in mind that New Year celebrations may include fireworks, which may upset your dogs, if this is the case, please remember to keep your dogs safely indoors.   Have a very Happy New Year! Love Maxxamillion      

Does Lead in Toys Pose a Danger to Pets?

ASPCA: Whether your pet prefers squeaky rubber squirrels, stiff rawhide bones or fuzzy mice, he or she undoubtedly loves to play with toys. But is the source of your dog's or cat’s merriment safe? Many common household products—including toys for children and pets—may contain trace amounts of lead and other toxins. In most cases, however, the levels of these ingredients in toys don’t pose a significant threat to your furry friend.

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) reviewed 200,000 cases from the past two years and produced no examples of lead poisoning from pet toys. According to Dr. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, ASPCA Vice President and Medical Director of the APCC, younger dogs, just like children, are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning, but most studies reveal only tiny amounts of lead in pet toys—not a grave risk for acute or chronic lead poisoning in dogs...Paw Here to Continue