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Cats · Food safety Only my 8-year-old cat ate three thin slices of raw radish while my other cat didn't — how do I handle the one that ate it? It’s fine — radish in thin slices is safe for cats. Since your cat is older, just monitor her for any signs… Dogs · Food safety Only my 12 lb dog ate three cups of steamed collard greens from my plate — my other 45 lb dog didn't. Is the small one okay, and what should I watch for? Yes — she will be fine. Steamed plain collard greens are safe for dogs in any amount, and your bigger dog… Cats · Food safety Which is more dangerous if my cat eats it: a piece of orange peel or clementine peel? Both are dangerous and should be kept away from cats. Orange and clementine peels contain concentrated… Cats · Food safety My cat licked a bit of orange and lemon flesh. Which one is more likely to make her sick? Both are a mild risk for cats. The flesh of oranges and lemons is similarly safe in tiny tastes but can cause… Dogs · Food safety My 35 kg overweight lab mix ate a large spoonful of plain mayonnaise — what should I watch for in the next 24 hours? Mayonnaise is mostly fat with occasional garlic or lemon traces, so it is not acutely toxic but could provoke… Dogs · Food safety Is it safe to feed my 10-pound Chihuahua one cooked oyster daily for a long time? No, feeding oysters daily is not recommended. While cooked oysters are safe as an occasional treat, giving… Cats · Food safety Can a 2-month-old kitten get sick after eating half a teaspoon of paprika powder left on the counter? Paprika is not highly toxic, but in a kitten that small half a teaspoon could easily irritate her stomach.… Cats · Food safety Is a pinch of paprika powder safe for my 4-month-old kitten who weighs only 3 pounds? A 3-pound kitten has a very small body mass and an immature digestive system, making even a pinch of paprika… Cats · Food safety Can my 4 kg indoor cat reach a smear of cream cheese on the edge of the living room table during a dinner party with ten guests? If your cat managed to lick or take a small taste, she should be fine, but a whole spoonful or more is worth… Cats · Food safety Do common cat supplements or flavored treats sometimes contain pitted peach pieces that I might not notice? It is uncommon but not impossible for commercial cat products to contain peach or other fruit pieces. Most… Cats · Food safety My cat licked some peach-flavored yogurt and a bit of peach jelly. Are these hidden sources of peach risk? The primary risk in these foods likely isn't the tiny amount of peach flavoring, but the other ingredients.… Dogs · Food safety Is a whole ripe persimmon more dangerous for a 5 kg Chihuahua or a 30 kg Labrador? It's dangerous for both, but the risk is significantly higher for the small Chihuahua. Persimmons are toxic… Dogs · Food safety My 4kg Chihuahua ate a few pieces of cooked pheasant 2 hours ago. What symptoms should I watch for and when? It's safe. Cooked pheasant is fine for dogs, and symptoms are unlikely. Just watch for any vomiting… Dogs · Food safety My 4-month-old puppy ate some cooked pheasant and vomited 12 hours later. Is this related? It’s unlikely to be related to the pheasant itself, as lean cooked meat is safe for dogs. Puppies have… Cats · Food safety My 3 kg senior cat licked one plain cookie off the floor — can that actually cause diarrhoea in a cat with a sensitive stomach? Yes, it can. Even a plain cookie with butter and sugar can upset a sensitive feline stomach, especially in a… Cats · Emergency guide My 8-week-old kitten just nibbled a poinsettia leaf from the Christmas table centerpiece. Should I rush to the vet? Yes, contact your vet or the ASPCA poison line at 888-426-4435 now. Kittens are very small and more… Cats · Emergency guide Can a 5 kg cat eat poinsettia leaves left out overnight at a holiday party? Yes, but watch for vomiting and drooling. If any, call your vet. The plant can cause irritation but is not… Cats · Food safety My cat ate a bite of pomelo but not orange—is one more toxic for a 10-pound cat? Both carry similar mild risks due to citrus oils. The main risk from a small bite of the flesh is usually… Dogs · Food safety Is plain baked potato safer than mashed sweet potato for a 9 kg senior dog with ongoing loose stools? Plain baked potato is safer because mashed sweet potato packs more carbs and sugar, which can worsen loose… Dogs · Emergency guide My 8 kg terrier just ate a pothos leaf and is drooling — is this more dangerous than if he ate a spider plant? Yes, pothos is toxic and causes this reaction, while spider plants are non-toxic. The drooling means the… Dogs · Emergency guide My dog chewed a pothos leaf, not a spider plant — which is more dangerous and what signs appear faster? Pothos is significantly more dangerous. Spider plants are non-toxic and may only cause mild stomach upset if… Dogs · Emergency guide My pregnant 12-pound dog swallowed a button battery about 3 hours ago — is this an emergency? Yes — this is an emergency. Button cells generate an electric current in the digestive tract and can cause… Dogs · Food safety Is a lick or two of maple syrup safe for my 30 lb pregnant golden retriever? Yes, a lick or two is fine for your pregnant golden. Maple syrup is basically sugar, so a tiny taste won't… Cats · Food safety Can my 6 kg pregnant cat safely eat one clementine segment? Yes, one segment of clementine flesh is safe for a pregnant cat. Avoid peel, pith and seeds as they can cause… Cats · Emergency guide My pregnant cat ate a few foxglove leaves from the garden 30 minutes ago — is this more dangerous for her and the kittens? Yes, this is an immediate emergency for both your cat and her unborn kittens. Foxglove is highly toxic… Cats · Emergency guide My 6 lb pregnant cat just ate a small piece of lily leaf and is now drooling. Is she and her kittens in danger? Yes, this is an immediate emergency for both your cat and her unborn kittens. All parts of true lilies are… Cats · Food safety Is it safe to give radicchio to my 4 kg pregnant cat who is three weeks from giving birth? Radicchio is safe for cats in small amounts, and a single serving will not harm a pregnant cat or her… Cats · Food safety My pregnant cat ate a marble-sized ball of raw bread dough — is this an emergency for her and her unborn kittens? Yes, this is an emergency for any cat, and pregnancy adds urgency. Raw dough can rise in the warm stomach… Cats · Food safety My 4kg pregnant cat ate a tablespoon of raw bread dough, is this dangerous? Yes, this is an emergency. Raw dough expands in the stomach and ferments into alcohol, which is especially… Cats · Food safety Is it safe for my pregnant cat to eat two segments of clementine flesh? A small amount of the flesh is generally considered low risk, but it's best avoided during pregnancy. The…

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