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Dogs · Toxicity calculator My 10 kg dog ate either a 200 mg ibuprofen tablet or a 220 mg naproxen tablet — which one is worse for a dog his size, and does it change what I do? Naproxen is roughly twice as toxic as ibuprofen, so the 220 mg naproxen tablet is the more dangerous of the… Cats · Food safety I have been feeding my 5 kg cat one small chopped piece of raw celery every day for three weeks — is this safe long-term or could it cause problems? Small chopped pieces of plain raw celery are safe for a 5 kg cat, even daily. Celery is low in calories and… Dogs · Emergency guide Only my 6 kg terrier mix ate one sertraline 50 mg pill — my other two dogs (18 kg and 30 kg) didn't touch it. Should I worry about them too? Your larger dogs are unlikely to be affected since they did not ingest the pill, but you should still call… Dogs · Food safety My 7 kg Shih Tzu ate a dental chew treat that lists pineapple extract as an ingredient — is this safe or should I avoid buying it? Pineapple itself is safe for dogs in small fresh pieces, and the amount of extract in a commercial dental… Dogs · Emergency guide My 10 kg dog ate a few bites of store-bought guacamole dip from the fridge — does the avocado in prepared dips pose the same poisoning risk? Yes, the avocado in guacamole poses the same poisoning risk from persin, and prepared dips often contain… Dogs · Food safety My 12 kg dog ate a spoonful of week-old, moldy beef gravy that contains onion powder — is the spoilage or the onion powder more dangerous? The onion powder is the greater and more predictable danger. It damages red blood cells and can cause anemia… Cats · Food safety Is a few fresh mint leaves safer for my 4 kg cat than peppermint oil in a diffuser, and what's the concrete difference in risk? Yes, a few fresh leaves are far safer. The leaves contain a tiny, diluted amount of the irritants, while… Dogs · Food safety My 8 kg dog eats a grain-free diet — does quail hide as an ingredient in novel protein dog foods or supplements I should know about? Yes, quail is increasingly used as a novel protein in limited-ingredient or grain-free dog foods, treats, and… Cats · Emergency guide Are commercial calming treats with chrysanthemum extract safe for my 4 kg anxious cat, or could the pyrethrins cause tremors? No, avoid any treats listing chrysanthemum or pyrethrins. Cats are uniquely sensitive to these compounds… Dogs · Emergency guide My 12 kg terrier keeps digging up and chewing tulip bulbs in the garden — how can I train him to leave them alone and store bulbs safely? Store unused bulbs in a sealed container well out of reach, like a high shelf in the garage. In the garden… Dogs · Emergency guide My 8 kg pug was stung inside his mouth by a bee during our backyard BBQ — with guests and food everywhere, what's the fastest way to handle this? Get everyone to stop feeding him and clear a path to your car. Scrape the stinger out sideways with a credit… Dogs · Food safety My 7 kg diabetic dog on insulin ate a small piece of mango flesh — is the sugar content a concern for his blood glucose levels? A single small piece is unlikely to cause a dangerous spike, but you should monitor him. The natural fruit… Cats · Food safety My 4 kg cat licked an opened stevia packet left on the coffee table during a party — could the sweetener blend contain hidden xylitol? Yes, many stevia products are blended with xylitol or erythritol, which are toxic to cats. Check the… Dogs · Emergency guide My dog ate 2 bites of fipronil spot-on, what should I do? Yes, this is urgent. Fipronil is toxic to dogs. If your dog weighs over 10 kg, 2 bites can be dangerous.… Cats · Food safety My 4 kg indoor cat stole a piece of cooked lamb I left on the counter overnight — what should I do this morning? Check the meat first — was it plain cooked lamb with no onion, garlic, or gravy? Those ingredients are far… Cats · Emergency guide My cat swallowed fipronil in a cooked meal — is this urgent? Yes, this is urgent. If your cat weighs 4 kg, it could be poisoned by just a small amount. Watch for… Dogs · Emergency guide My 5 kg Westie swallowed fipronil spot-on that had been rubbed into my chicken and gravy — is this an emergency? Yes, take this seriously. Fipronil is meant only for external use on the back of the neck, and the 9.1%… Cats · Emergency guide My 3.5 kg cat groomed the treated back of my 12 kg dog an hour ago and is now pacing �� should I worry about her more than my other cats? Worry enough to act immediately. Dog spot-on contains 9.1% fipronil, while cat-safe products are around 0.71%… Cats · Food safety My 4 kg indoor cat nudged a tiny bite of plain cooked chicken breast off my plate this evening — do I need to do anything or is this completely fine? This is completely fine. Plain, boneless, skinless cooked chicken is safe for cats in small amounts and is… Dogs · Emergency guide My 8 kg dog licked the spot-on off my other dog's back an hour ago and is now shaking — what about my other dog? Yes, call your vet or the ASPCA Poison Control line (888-426-4435) now for the shaking dog. The dog that… Cats · Emergency guide My cat licked my dog's Seresto collar spot — is that as dangerous as her grooming the dog's back after a liquid fipronil treatment? Yes, it's just as urgent — the insecticide in the Seresto collar is flumethrin and imidacloprid, not… Dogs · Emergency guide My 5 kg dachshund licked one pea-sized dab of zinc oxide diaper cream off the bathroom floor — do I need to rush to the vet? One pea-sized lick is unlikely to cause serious zinc toxicity in a 5 kg dog, but it is still worth watching… Cats · Food safety Are commercial cat treats made with crawfish and garlic powder safe for my 3 kg female who gets anxious at the vet? Any treat listing garlic powder is unsafe for cats — garlic is far more toxic than onion to felines and can… Cats · Emergency guide My 5 kg cat licked a spot of fipronil from my dog's back — is this urgent? Yes, it's urgent. A cat can absorb too much fipronil from grooming a dog, leading to severe symptoms like… Cats · Emergency guide My 4 kg cat chewed a raw peace lily leaf and stem — are the stems more dangerous than the leaves? No, both leaves and stems contain the same insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause immediate burning… Dogs · Emergency guide Is a dog's fipronil spot-on more dangerous than a Seresto collar if my 8 kg terrier chews it? Yes, the liquid spot-on is more immediately dangerous if ingested. A Seresto collar releases its insecticides… Cats · Emergency guide My 4 kg cat licked my dog's fipronil spot-on site 24 hours ago and is now drooling — is this still from the toxin? Yes, symptoms can be delayed. Fipronil accumulates in the skin's oils, and a cat's constant grooming means… Cats · Emergency guide My 3 kg cat just licked a teaspoon of gasoline off the garage floor — what are the exact steps I should take in the next 60 minutes? First, move her to fresh air immediately. Do not try to make her vomit — gasoline can flood her lungs on the… Cats · Emergency guide My 4 kg cat ate a crumb of green bromethalin bait — what are the poisoning signs and when will they start? The first sign is usually vomiting within 1 to 3 hours. By the afternoon, you might see trembling in her… Dogs · Food safety My 10 kg dog ate a big spoonful of mayonnaise — will he get diarrhoea, and how soon after eating it? He might, due to the high fat content. If it's going to upset his stomach, you'll typically see loose stools…

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