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It’s Poison Prevention Week, so we’re looking at common pet poisons found around the home. In this article, we’re looking at ornamental plants that are poisonous to cats. Below is our roundup of the 13 most toxic plants for cats. See also our top 10 cat poisons roundup. Ornamental plants can be found in homes across the nation. They help reduce stress, promote well-being and improve …

With the recent deaths of 19 horses in Colorado, USA as a result of milkweed poisoning, we’ve going to take a look at the just how dangerous milkweed and the milkweed poison is to horses. Milkweed is most commonly found throughout the USA, so fortuantely for us here in the UK, Europe and elsewhere, we generally have little worry about …

A responsible cat owner will not only ensure that their cat is regularly vaccinated, neutered and treated for worms and fleas by their trusted veterinarian, they will take care of their general health at home too. Humans have GPs and hospitals to turn to if we get ill or to check whether our bodies are working as they should by …

If you do a quick search on poisonous plants for cats, one of the first things you will see is plenty of articles saying just how poisonous lilies are to cats! Over Easter, a lot of people will decorate their house with lilies as they are thought to represent purity, innocence, hope and life – the essence of Easter. To …

Easter. A Christian holiday that celebrates the rebirth of Jesus – with chocolate eggs! No matter how early or late Easter arrives in April, you’ll find the supermarkets stocking up on festive chocolate treats weeks before the days arrive! So, we thought we’d get in an early reminder for you just in case you’re stocking up on these sweet treats. …

Dogs eating rat poison is not an uncommon problem for dog owners. Rat poisons can be fatal even in small amounts. It can be ingested through direct consumption of the pellets, or indirectly, from chewing on or eating a contaminated rodent.

A poison is a compound that irritates, damages body tissue or alters the metabolism. Because horses are trickle feeders and graze for the majority of the time they are awake, on rare occasions they can eat something poisonous. This guide looks at the types of poisoning a horse can suffer from, spotting the signs of poisoning and what to do …

We’ve compiled this list of 8 common household products that you may or may not be surprised to know, can actually be toxic to your pets. Some are obvious, like anti-freeze, but did you know that liquorice is toxic? In fact liquorice can even be toxic to humans if eaten in large enough doses!

With December finally here, we’ve put together a complete list of tips, tricks and care advice to ensure you and your dog (or cat!) avoid the typical hazards of winter, Christmas and general holiday festivities! Take care to avoid the trouble that the cold weather brings but don’t forget to have fun and enjoy yourself, because that is what Christmas …