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Cats · Food safety Can I feed plantain to my pregnant cat? Yes, cooked plain plantain is safe for pregnant cats in small pieces. Avoid fried or salted varieties as… Cats · Food safety My cat ate a few plain cooked crawfish tail pieces in a broth—should I be worried? Yes, plain cooked crawfish tail meat is safe for cats. The meat itself is not toxic, and a small amount in a… Cats · Food safety Is it harmful to give my cat arugula as a daily treat over the long term? No, arugula is not harmful for cats even when fed regularly. It is a safe leafy green that can be offered as… Dogs · Food safety My dog ate a piece of old, mouldy guava from the kitchen counter. Is it safe? It's not an emergency, but mouldy fruit can cause stomach upset. Watch your dog for vomiting, diarrhea, or a… Cats · Food safety Can I feed my cat plain cornmeal every day without any problems? Yes, plain cornmeal can be given to a cat every day without immediate toxicity. It is just a carbohydrate… Cats · Food safety My cat ate a bit of passion fruit pulp but my dog didn't. What's the risk for her? A small amount of pulp is generally safe for cats. Keep the peel and leaves away from all pets, as they… Dogs · Emergency guide One of my dogs chewed pothos leaves but the others didn't — do I need to check them too? No, only the dog that chewed the plant needs care. Rinse its mouth with water and check for drooling or… Dogs · Food safety My dog snatched one small bite of plain pasta off the floor — is that an emergency? No, a single small bite of plain, cooked pasta is not an emergency and is generally safe for dogs. The real… Cats · Food safety My 10-week-old kitten licked a little soda off the floor, is that okay? It's a mild risk, but watch her closely. Kittens are tiny, so even a small amount of sugar or caffeine can… Cats · Food safety My cat just licked a potato chip, what's the first step? Stay calm. A single lick is a very low risk. Check the chip's flavor; onion or garlic powder is the main… Dogs · Food safety How do I stop my dog from eating pecans at a party? Keep pecans out of reach at parties. They're high in fat and not a good treat. If your dog eats some, watch… Dogs · Food safety My dog licked some turmeric powder off the counter, but my other dog didn't. Should I be worried about the one who ate it? No, you don't need to worry. A small amount of turmeric is safe for dogs and is even an ingredient in some… Cats · Food safety Can I give my 3-month-old kitten a tiny spoon of cottage cheese? Yes, a tiny taste is safe for a kitten. Cats are lactose intolerant, so keep the amount very small—a lick or… Dogs · Food safety One of my three dogs ate a few Brazil nuts but the other two did not — what should I do? Focus on the dog that ate them. Brazil nuts are very high in fat and selenium, and just a few can cause… Dogs · Food safety My 4-month-old puppy licked a little horseradish off my plate. Is that safe? No, it's not safe, especially for a small puppy. Horseradish is pungent and can irritate your puppy's mouth… Cats · Emergency guide My cat nibbles castor beans in our garden daily — will this harm her? Yes, this is extremely dangerous — ricin builds up with repeated exposure. Even small daily amounts attack… Cats · Food safety My cat with kidney disease licked some clementine juice — is that dangerous? No, a small lick of juice is not an emergency. The main risks are the peel, pith, and seeds, which can cause… Cats · Emergency guide Are cat treats with poinsettia extract safe to give my cat? No, do not give your cat any treat containing poinsettia. The plant's sap can cause mouth irritation… Dogs · Emergency guide My dog just chewed up some chrysanthemums from the garden. What do I do in the next hour? Take your dog away from the plants and check their mouth for any leftover pieces. Wash their muzzle and paws… Dogs · Food safety My 6 kg Yorkie just ate raw trout 30 minutes ago — what should I do now? Do not wait for signs to appear. Raw freshwater fish like trout can carry parasites that cause vomiting… Dogs · Food safety Can a 9 kg diabetic dog have a few tablespoons of cooked plain spaghetti squash? Yes, a small amount of plain cooked spaghetti squash is generally safe for diabetic dogs. The fiber may… Cats · Food safety Is plain cooked haddock safe for my 4 kg senior cat with chronic kidney disease? Yes, plain cooked haddock can be safe for cats with kidney disease in small amounts. However, kidney diets… Dogs · Food safety My 5 kg dog ate three cooked Brussels sprouts about 30 minutes ago — what should I do first? Do nothing urgently — Brussels sprouts are safe for dogs when cooked plain, and three sprouts is a modest… Dogs · Food safety My 15 kg dog ate two bites of pepperoni pizza 20 minutes ago — what's the first thing I should do? Don't panic, but do monitor closely. Two bites is a small amount for a 15 kg dog, though the fat, salt, and… Dogs · Food safety My 8-year-old dog ate a spoonful of instant noodle seasoning water 10 minutes ago — what should I do right now? The seasoning is the problem here, not the noodles themselves. Instant noodle packets contain onion and… Dogs · Food safety My 10 kg dog drank some flat beer that was left out overnight and now seems wobbly — is this an emergency? Yes, this is an emergency. Ethanol poisoning from spoiled or fermented alcohol happens fast and can cause… Dogs · Food safety Can my pregnant dog safely eat a handful of fresh redcurrant berries I picked from the garden? Yes, a handful of fresh, clean redcurrants is safe for a pregnant dog. The berries themselves are not toxic… Dogs · Food safety My 30 kg Labrador ate a whole large flour tortilla — will this cause a blockage or salt poisoning? A single plain flour tortilla is unlikely to cause a blockage or salt poisoning in a dog that size, but it's… Cats · Food safety My cat ate one single raw elderberry that fell on the floor — is that a toxic amount for a 4 kg adult cat? Yes, even one raw elderberry is toxic and not safe for a cat. All parts of the raw plant, including the… Dogs · Food safety What happens if I regularly give my dog small pieces of oil-packed anchovies from my pizza over several weeks? Regularly feeding oil-packed anchovies is a bad idea. They are extremely salty, and the high sodium can lead…

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