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Cats · Food safety Can cats eat cooked lobster meat, and is it safe if it's raw or still in the shell? Yes, cats can safely eat a small amount of plain, cooked lobster meat. The cooked flesh is a fine occasional… Cats · Food safety My cat stole a bite of my dinner that had herring in a creamy dill sauce — should I be worried? You should be mildly concerned, but it's not an emergency. Plain, cooked herring itself is safe for cats, but… Cats · Food safety My cat ate redcurrants and went to the vet — what happens during the aftercare and recovery? The aftercare is generally straightforward since redcurrants are non-toxic. If your vet induced vomiting or… Dogs · Food safety My dog got into some snap peas that were left out and look a bit mouldy — is this dangerous? Fresh snap peas are safe, but mouldy ones pose a different risk. Mould can produce mycotoxins that may cause… Cats · Food safety How much garlic powder is toxic to a cat? My cat licked a tiny bit off some food. Any amount of garlic powder is concerning because it's a concentrated form of allium toxin. Even a small lick… Cats · Food safety My cat licked a little agave syrup off the counter, but my dog didn't. What should I do for her? It's not an emergency, but it's not good for her. Agave syrup is pure sugar, which can cause an upset stomach… Cats · Food safety One of my cats ate a small piece of pomelo while the other cats didn't—what should I do? It's not an emergency, but you should keep a close eye on the cat that ate the pomelo. Citrus flesh is only… Cats · Food safety My 2.5 kg kitten ate a few leaves of rosemary from the garden—does its small size make it risky? Yes, rosemary is safe for cats even if they are small. The herb is commonly used as a flavoring and… Dogs · Food safety My 5 kg dachshund ate one marshmallow — is this dangerous? One marshmallow is unlikely to harm a small dog but watch for choking or stomach upset. The main risks are… Dogs · Food safety What happens after my dog eats a few ripe gooseberries? A few ripe gooseberries are safe for dogs. Watch for signs of stomach upset like vomiting or diarrhea. If… Dogs · Food safety My dog ate raw pumpkin seeds — how soon would symptoms show if he reacts? Plain raw pumpkin seeds rarely cause issues in dogs. If your dog reacts at all, mild stomach upset like soft… Dogs · Food safety What happens after my dog drinks wine? Yes, it's toxic. Watch for signs like vomiting, incoordination, or collapse. The vet may run blood tests.… Cats · Emergency guide My cat ate half a decongestant pill, is that a toxic amount? Yes, even half a pill can be toxic for a cat. Decongestants like pseudoephedrine are potent stimulants and… Cats · Food safety My cat snatched some bulgur from the buffet table at a party. Is that okay? Yes, it's fine. Plain, cooked bulgur is safe for cats in small amounts. Just offer fresh water and keep an… Cats · Emergency guide My cat nibbled an autumn crocus bulb yesterday. When would I see poisoning symptoms? Symptoms can be delayed for hours or even days, which is why this poisoning is so dangerous. Watch for severe… Cats · Food safety My cat snatched a tiny bite of cooked rabbit from my plate — should I worry? No, that tiny amount of cooked rabbit is fine for cats. It's a safe protein source often used in commercial… Cats · Food safety My cat just licked a tiny bit of sour cream off my plate. Should I be worried? A single lick is not an emergency. Sour cream is high in fat and lactose, which can upset a cat's stomach.… Dogs · Emergency guide My dog just licked a cane toad that was on the grill. Is it safe if the toad was cooked? No, cooking does not make a cane toad safe. The toxins are still present and can be absorbed instantly… Cats · Emergency guide My cat licked a steroid cream off my skin — what happens now and how long do I watch her? This is serious and you need to act quickly. The cat has ingested the full dose, which can cause vomiting… Cats · Food safety My cat with diabetes got into some corn syrup — what should I do? This requires careful monitoring and likely a call to your vet. Corn syrup is pure sugar and will cause a… Cats · Emergency guide My cat just licked a cane toad one time — is that an emergency? Yes, treat this as an emergency. Cane toad toxin is absorbed rapidly through the mouth, and even one lick can… Dogs · Food safety Is it safe to feed my dog raw rabbit meat I got from a hunter? No, you should never feed raw wild rabbit to your dog. While cooked rabbit is a safe and common novel… Dogs · Food safety My dog ate a pork dish that had a mulberry sauce glaze — is the sauce harmful? The mulberry itself is likely fine, but the sauce is the concern. Sauces often contain ingredients like… Dogs · Emergency guide My dog ate one of my 500 mg metformin pills. Is that too much? Yes, this is an urgent situation. Any amount of a human diabetes drug can cause a dangerous drop in your… Cats · Food safety My cat just licked some pasta sauce with oregano in it. Is that okay? That's perfectly fine. The small amount of oregano used in cooking is safe for cats. Just keep an eye on your… Dogs · Food safety My dog just ate cooked pheasant — is this safe or do I need to rush to the vet? Yes, cooked pheasant is safe for dogs as long as it's lean and boneless. Check for any shot pellets if it was… Dogs · Food safety Can giving my dog a handful of hemp seeds cause diarrhea or gas? No, hemp seeds are safe for dogs and are not a common cause of diarrhea. They are low in fat and protein and… Cats · Emergency guide Can a cat get poisoned by eating a small amount of azalea leaves from a packaged snack? Yes, it's urgent. Call your vet immediately. The plant is toxic, and symptoms can appear quickly. Don't… Cats · Emergency guide My cat chewed an insulin pen – is the liquid inside dangerous? Yes, this is an urgent situation. The insulin inside can cause a rapid and severe drop in your cat's blood… Cats · Emergency guide My 10-week-old kitten ate a tiny piece of a tramadol pill. What should I do? This is an emergency. Go to a vet or animal poison control now. Even a small amount is extremely dangerous…

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