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Here is the list for the top 10 most common poisonous substances For Dogs: Ibuprofen Chocolate Ant/Roach Bait Rat Poison Acetaminophen Cold Medicines containing Pseudoephedrine Thyroid hormones Bleach Fertilizer Hydrocarbons (paint, varnish, oil, fuel) For Cats: Parasite prevention products meant for dogs, containing Permethrin Other topical parasite prevention products Venlafaxine – an antidepressant Glow sticks/jewellery […]

Raw food diets, also termed the BARF diet (biologically appropriate raw food or bone and raw food) have been hailed as the cure for many health problems ailing our cat and dog friends. Unfortunately, these claims are largely based in theory and opinion, and have little scientific proof to back them up. The actual scientific

As we get into the cooler months remember: Antifreeze Poisoning. Every year thousands of pets are poisoned accidentally with automotive antifreeze. Ethylene glycol, the main ingredient making up 95% of antifreeze, is toxic to many mammals, including people. Ethylene glycol tastes sweet, and many animals actively seek it out. Most cases of toxicity occur when

No one really knows why pets, especially dogs, eat grass. There are many theories including that they lack fibre in their diet, boredom, or that they eat grass when they feel sick which helps them vomit up what is “unhealthy” in their stomach. Regardless of the cause, there are a number of reasons why letting

At Chestermere Veterinary Clinic we recommend annual physical exams when your pet is young and healthy. When pets get into their senior years (which is typically around the age of 7, but can be as early as 5 for giant breeds), we recommend an exam every 6 months. You may be wondering why you should