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Dogs · Food safety Is plain cooked herring safer or riskier than canned sardines in water for my 12 kg dog? Both are safe if plain and cooked, but canned sardines often have added salt. Rinse sardines under water to… Dogs · Food safety What common holiday foods or baked goods secretly contain nutmeg that could hurt my dog? Nutmeg hides in pumpkin pie, eggnog, spice cakes, and some gingerbread cookies. It's also in mulled wine and… Dogs · Food safety Can my 2 kg, 8-week-old puppy safely eat a tiny piece of avocado flesh? It's not recommended. While the flesh isn't strongly toxic, its high fat content is hard on a puppy's… Cats · Food safety My 5 kg cat licked one spoonful of plain, cooked quinoa off my plate — is she okay? Yes, she's fine. One lick of rinsed, cooked quinoa won't harm a cat. The saponins that can cause mild stomach… Dogs · Food safety Which human snacks or ready-made salads commonly contain cilantro that's safe for my dog? Cilantro pops up in fresh salsa, many pre-packaged guacamoles, and some grain salads from the deli counter.… Cats · Food safety My 4 kg indoor cat ate two spoonfuls of light molasses yesterday morning — what symptoms should I watch for and how quickly would they show up? It's unlikely to cause immediate trouble, but the sheer sugar load can irritate his stomach. Watch for… Dogs · Food safety Is 2 tablespoons of ketchup safe for my 20-lb dog? Yes, two tablespoons is a small enough amount that your 20-lb dog is unlikely to have any problem from it.… Dogs · Emergency guide My 15 kg beagle licked up a tiny bit of powdered Prozac from the floor 20 minutes ago — is this a problem? Yes, call your vet or the ASPCA poison line at 888-426-4435 right away. Even a small amount of powder is… Dogs · Emergency guide My 7 kg dog just ate half a tube of polyurethane (Gorilla) glue 20 minutes ago — what should I do right now? This is a surgical emergency. Polyurethane glue reacts with stomach moisture and expands into a solid foam… Dogs · Food safety Are pork-based dog chews safe for my 5 kg terrier? Yes, a plain pork chew is safe for your terrier. Choose a product that's just dried pork with no added salt… Cats · Emergency guide My 3.5 kg cat swallowed two Benadryl tablets an hour ago �� are my other two cats safe if they didn't eat any? Your cat is likely poisoned. Two tablets for a 3.5 kg cat is enough to cause agitation, tremors, dilated… Cats · Food safety My 4 kg cat knocked over a bowl of both ginger and turmeric root — which one is worse if she eats it? Both are low risk in small amounts. Fresh ginger root settles a cat's stomach at that size — a lick or two of… Cats · Food safety My cat ate a large piece of raw cabbage and is now gassy. What should I watch for over the next 24 hours? Yes, cabbage is safe, but that amount can cause gas and bloating. Watch for a hard, distended belly and signs… Cats · Food safety My cat licked a tiny bit of green tea extract powder from a supplement capsule, is that as bad as eating actual tea leaves? Yes, both are dangerous because the caffeine is concentrated. A few grains of pure extract can deliver the… Dogs · Emergency guide My 30 kg dog ate a pea-sized blob of pet toothpaste 12 hours ago, got treated, and is home now. What should I look for? Your dog needs close monitoring for at least 48 hours, as xylitol's liver effects can be delayed. Watch for… Dogs · Food safety My 15 kg dog ate a whole cooked artichoke heart last night and vomited once this morning. What should I watch for now? Artichoke itself is safe, so the vomiting is likely from the fiber upsetting his stomach. Watch him closely… Cats · Food safety My 4 kg cat just licked a plate that had persimmon chicken stew on it. What do I do? Yes, call your vet or the ASPCA poison line at 888-426-4435 now. The unripe fruit and seeds in a stew are… Dogs · Food safety My 15 kg dog ate a whole peeled kiwi 30 minutes ago, but my smaller dog didn't get any. Do I need to watch the one who ate it differently? No, your larger dog is fine. A whole peeled kiwi is safe for a dog that size — the real risk is the fuzzy… Dogs · Food safety My 8 kg terrier just chewed and swallowed half a corn cob 15 minutes ago. What's the first thing I should do at home? Call your vet or the ASPCA poison line at 888-426-4435 right now. Half a cob is a serious blockage risk for a… Dogs · Emergency guide My dog nibbled a tulip bulb and now has diarrhea and seems gassy. Could this just be a sensitive stomach reaction, not poisoning? No, diarrhea and gas are early poisoning signs, not just a sensitive stomach. Tulip bulbs contain irritating… Cats · Food safety My 4 kg cat licked some Thai green curry sauce that had a few crushed cashews in it. Should I worry about the nuts or the spices more? Worry about the curry sauce itself — the onions, garlic, and spices are more immediately risky than a trace… Cats · Food safety My curious 3 kg kitten keeps jumping on the spice rack. How can I keep whole cloves away from her for good? Move the cloves — and all spices — to a locked cabinet or a very high shelf she cannot possibly reach.… Cats · Food safety I sometimes give my 5 kg cat a lick of plain chicken baby food. Could onion powder be hiding in there even if it's not listed? Yes, onion powder is a common hidden ingredient in many processed foods, including some baby foods and… Dogs · Food safety My 30 kg dog ate several rhubarb leaves and was treated at the vet. What does monitoring look like for kidney damage at home now? Your vet will have given specific instructions, but home monitoring focuses on water intake, urination, and… Cats · Food safety My 6 kg cat with heart disease ate a small bite of cooked octopus. Is it safe? It's a mild risk, but not from the octopus itself. The main danger is choking on its rubbery texture, even… Dogs · Food safety My 40 lb pregnant dog ate a handful of fresh coconut meat. Is it safe for her and the puppies? Yes, a small handful of fresh coconut meat is unlikely to harm her. The main risk is a fatty, rich meal… Dogs · Emergency guide My 8 kg dog got IV fluids for eating a daffodil bulb and is home now — what’s the recovery timeline? Recovery depends on how much toxin was absorbed. The first 24 hours are critical for monitoring heart rate… Dogs · Food safety My 20-pound dog ate two mouldy cookies left on the counter overnight — is that dangerous? Yes, mouldy cookies can be dangerous. Moulds produce mycotoxins that can cause vomiting, tremors or seizures… Cats · Food safety What everyday mixed drinks or packaged snacks secretly contain soda that could harm my 5 kg cat? Many pre-mixed alcoholic coolers, iced tea blends and some fruit punches contain soda as a base. Packaged… Cats · Food safety Can my 12-year-old cat with diabetes and early kidney disease have a bite of plain wheat bread? A single bite of plain wheat bread is unlikely to cause immediate harm, but it's not ideal. The carbohydrates…

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