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Cats · Food safety My 6-year-old cat ate a few pieces of cooked okra and now has diarrhea. Could the okra be the cause? Yes, okra could cause diarrhea in a sensitive cat. While plain cooked okra is not toxic, its fiber can be… Dogs · Food safety My 10 kg senior dog with kidney disease licked some plain artichoke heart juice. Is that safe for him? Yes, a small lick of plain artichoke heart juice is generally safe for a dog with kidney disease. The cooked… Cats · Food safety My 3 kg small cat licked a cut lime wedge once. Should I be worried about the citrus oils? A single lick from a small cat is low risk but warrants watching. Limes are acidic and the peel contains oils… Dogs · Food safety Can I feed my 30-pound golden retriever raw jicama with the skin on, cut into one-inch cubes? Yes, raw jicama is safe for your dog as long as you peel it first—the skin and seeds are not edible. Cut the… Dogs · Food safety Is it safe to give my 5 kg small-breed dog a cream cheese flavored dental stick? It's not recommended. Cream cheese is fatty and often contains garlic or onion flavorings, which are toxic to… Dogs · Food safety Is curry powder with turmeric worse for my 8 kg senior dog than plain turmeric powder alone? Plain turmeric in a small pinch is safe for dogs and is commonly added to joint supplements. Curry powder is… Cats · Food safety Is a small amount of cooked Swiss chard safe for my 4 kg nursing cat who just had kittens? A tiny amount of cooked Swiss chard is unlikely to cause immediate harm, but it should not become a regular… Dogs · Food safety Can my 6 kg beagle get sick from eating fresh dill that was left out overnight in summer heat? Fresh dill itself is safe for dogs in small amounts, but once it has been left out overnight in warm weather… Dogs · Emergency guide My 20 kg dog drank water from a pond that looked like green paint — is this worse than regular green algae? Yes, this is far more dangerous than ordinary green algae. The pond water your dog drank likely contains… Cats · Food safety What happens if my 3.5 kg indoor cat gets a tiny bit of horseradish every day for two weeks? Giving horseradish to a cat on a daily basis is a bad idea, even in tiny amounts, because it is pungent and… Dogs · Food safety My 12-pound terrier keeps sniffing my whey protein shaker after workouts. How can I train him to leave it alone? Yes, training a 'leave it' cue is a smart idea. Whey itself isn't poisonous, but many powders contain… Cats · Food safety My cat licked a mouldy granola bar left out overnight — should I be worried? Yes, you should be concerned. Mould can produce mycotoxins that are harmful to cats, and granola often… Cats · Food safety My cat just had diarrhea after licking a teaspoon of agave syrup. Is agave worse for her than honey? Agave syrup isn't worse than honey for cats; both are just sugar. A teaspoon is a mild risk and the diarrhea… Cats · Food safety My pregnant cat ate two small bites of plain baked catfish. Is this safe? Yes, that's perfectly safe. Plain, cooked catfish is a fine occasional treat for pregnant or nursing cats.… Cats · Food safety My cat ate two bites of raw squid; would cooked shrimp be safer for a 2-year-old? Both cooked shrimp and plain cooked squid are safe for cats in small, bite-sized pieces. Raw squid, however… Dogs · Food safety My 7 kg terrier found gooseberries on the counter — how can I train him to leave them alone in the future? Yes, training a solid 'leave it' is a great idea for safe but acidic foods like gooseberries. Start with… Dogs · Food safety My 12 kg dog with a history of bladder stones ate two raw Swiss chard leaves — is this an emergency for him? This isn't an immediate emergency, but it's a concern that warrants a call to your veterinarian. Swiss chard… Cats · Food safety My 2-year-old cat ate three olives from my pasta sauce and seems fine — what should I do? Monitor closely, but this is likely a mild risk. The main concern is the high salt content from olives cured… Dogs · Food safety One of my two dogs, a 6 kg Shih Tzu, ate about a quarter cup of an acai bowl with chocolate chips — my other dog didn't. What's the risk? For the dog that ate it, the risk is significant due to the chocolate. Acai itself isn't toxic, but chocolate… Cats · Food safety My senior cat has been eating a tiny piece of kumquat flesh every day for a week — could this cause long-term harm? Feeding any citrus daily is not recommended for cats. While a small amount of the flesh is less risky than… Dogs · Food safety Only one of my two dogs ate about two teaspoons of passion fruit pulp, and it's been 40 minutes — do I need to watch the other dog too for signs of trouble? No need to panic about the dog that didn't eat it, but you should still keep both dogs supervised for a few… Dogs · Food safety My 5 kg Yorkshire terrier ate a tablespoon of regular peanut butter about two hours ago — how long should I monitor her and what signs should I look for? You should monitor your little dog for at least 8 to 12 hours after ingestion. Check the label right now to… Cats · Food safety Is raw broccoli safe for a small 6-pound cat who nibbled on loose florets? Yes, raw broccoli florets can upset even a small cat's stomach. Raw vegetables are tougher to break down than… Cats · Food safety My 5 kg cat has eaten two small apricot pieces every day for a month — any long term risks? Small amounts of pitted apricot flesh are safe, but feeding them daily adds up. Over time your cat may gain… Cats · Toxicity calculator My 4 kg cat chewed a 3 mg nicotine gum piece, is that a toxic amount? Yes, that is a toxic and urgent emergency for a cat. Nicotine is extremely potent, and even a small 3 mg… Dogs · Food safety My 7 kg terrier ate two homemade biscuits that had sage in the dough — is that safe for a small dog? Yes, that small amount of culinary sage in baked goods is safe for your terrier. A pinch of dried or fresh… Cats · Food safety Is it okay if my 2-month-old kitten had a few bites of plain boiled egg noodles? Yes, a few bites of plain boiled noodles are safe for a young kitten. Their small size means even safe foods… Cats · Food safety How can I train my 4 kg cat to leave dried cranberries alone, and are they safe if she steals a couple? Yes, a couple of unsweetened dried cranberries are safe if your cat manages to steal them. The best… Cats · Food safety My cat just licked a spoon with spicy chili sauce on it 10 minutes ago — what should I do right now? You need to act now because capsaicin in chili sauce causes severe mouth pain and stomach irritation in cats.… Dogs · Toxicity calculator My 12 kg dog on heart medication ate four macadamia nuts — is the risk higher because of his condition? Yes, the risk is more serious because your dog has a pre-existing heart condition. Macadamia nuts cause…

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