Pet Toxin: Human pain relievers (NSAIDS)

As Part of Pet Poison Prevention Week - Royal City Animal Hospital will be profiling a various Pet Toxin to ensure our client's and pet owners are aware of the dangers, should their pets come in contact with them. 

Toxin: Human Pain Relievers (NSAIDS)

Human Pain relievers /NSAIDS (or no-sterroidal anti-inflammatories) are medications to relieve pain an inflammation in People which can be potentially toxic to your pet. Do not assume that medications that are safe to give to people are safe for your pet. Common drugs that are included in this category are aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and various cold and flu medicines. 

Common signs to watch for:

• Vomiting 
• Bloody vomitus
• Diarrhea
• Black-tarry stool
• Inappetance
• Lethargy
• Inappropriate urination or thirst
• General malaise
• Abdominal pain
• Seizures

Never intentionally give your dog or cat any human medicine without first consulting your veterinarian. 


Call your #veterinarian immediately if you believe your pet has ingested any human medicines, and bring the medicine bottle with you so they know what was consumed. Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph, Ontario.

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/nsaids/

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/acetaminophen/

Pet Toxins: Pyrethrins & Pyrethroids (over the counter flea medications)

As Part of Pet #Poison Prevention Week - Royal City Animal Hospital will be profiling a various Pet Toxin to ensure our client's and pet owners are aware of the dangers, should their pets come in contact with them. 

Toxin profile:  Pyrethrins and pyrethroids.

These are the active ingredient in many over the counter (Pet store) #Flea control products - spot-ons, powders, sprays, and more. The effects can be mild to very severe and can affect both Cats and Dogs. 

Before you buy a Flea, Tick, or deworming medication at your local pet store - Contact your veterinarian to discuss safer parasite prevention and treatment options. 

Common signs to watch for:

• Profuse drooling
• Vomiting
• Tremoring
• Hyperexcitability
• Agitation
• Seizures
• Weakness
• Difficulty breathing

Call your #veterinarian immediately if your pet has been exposed to a product containing Pyrethrins or pyrethroids. Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph, Ontario


http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/pyrethrin

Pet Toxin: Tea Tree Oil

As Part of Pet #Poison Prevention Week - Royal City Animal Hospital will be profiling a various Pet Toxin to ensure our client's and pet owners are aware of the dangers, should their pets come in contact with them. 

Today's Toxin is Tea Tree Oil. 

Many people use Tea Tree oil for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, but you should never use it on your pet. Many pet stores even carry products for pets that contains Tea Tree Oil.Due to the varying concentrations available, toxic effects of Tea Tree oil can range from mild to life threatening. 

Common signs to watch for:

• Low body temperature
• Weakness
• Walking drunk
• Inability to walk,
• Tremors
• Coma
• Increased liver enzymes
• Death

Call your #Veterinarian if you think your pet has been exposed to Tea Tree Oil. Royal City Animal Hospital

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/tea-tree-oil/

Pet Toxin: Liquid PotPourri

As Part of Pet Poison Prevention Week - Royal City Animal Hospital will be profiling a various Pet Toxin to ensure our client's and pet owners are aware of the dangers, should their pets come in contact with them. 

Today's Toxin: Liquid Potpourri. 

Burning liquid Potpourri may make your house smell nice, but it can also cause severe chemical burns to your cat or dog's mouth with just a few licks. Difficulty breathing, tremors, vomiting, and Potential organ Damage can result. 

Common signs to watch for:

• Pawing at the mouth
• Vomiting
• Retching
• Inappetance
• Lethargy
• Weakness
• Dehydration
• Abdominal pain
• Difficulty swallowing
• Organ damage

If think your cat has licked some liquid potpourri - Call your #Veterinarian immediately. Royal City Animal Hospital

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/potpourri-liquid/

Pet Toxin: Xylitol

As Part of Pet #Poison Prevention Week - Royal City Animal Hospital will be profiling a various Pet Toxin to ensure our client's and pet owners are aware of the dangers, should their pets come in contact with them. Our first Toxin is #Xylitol. 

Xylitol is a natural sugar free sweetener found in many products like chewing gum, mints, Gelatin desserts, mouth rinses, toothpastes, and sugar free vitamins. 

Ingestion of even a small amount can result in life threatening low blood sugar within minutes. 
Other symptoms include: 

• Weakness
• Lethargy
• Collapse
• Vomiting
• Tremoring
• Seizures
• Jaundice
• Malaise
• Black-tarry stool
• Coma
• Death

Consult your Veterinarian immediately if your pet has ingested an item with Xylitol. 

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/xylitol/

Pet Poison Prevention Week

March 16- 22 is Pet poison prevention week.
Royal City Animal Hospital  in Guelph will be sharing some poisons and information on what pet owners should know to protect and treat their dogs or cats.

Check out these websites and book mark them for future reference to keep aware of the various items that can cause a problem for your pets.

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control

Also - know the plants you have in your home and whether they are toxic or not to your pets.
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants

If you think your pet has eaten or come in contact with any toxic or potentially hazardous items, please call your Veterinarian immediately to know what to do. Do not wait as many treatments need to be administered quickly in order to save your pet from potential life-threatening complications.

Call Royal City Animal Hospital today at 519-763-4992 to discuss potential hazards.

Guelph Area Pet Sitter Profile: Heidi's Happy Hounds

If you are looking for a Professional Pet Sitter in Guelph, consider Heidi's Happy Hounds.

Heidi's Happy Hounds - Dog Walking and Pet Care. Heidi's Happy Hounds is a professional dog walking and pet sitting company, that has been serving Guelph dogs and their owners for over 3 years. It is owned and operated by life long animal lover, Heidi Doucet. Heidi always imagined herself in a career dedicated to animals. She started walking dogs part time in 2010 and a few months later the business was booming. The company has since grown to include 3 more dog walkers, to better serve it's growing client base. Heidi is certified in Pet First Aid, and the company is insured and bonded, and accredited by the Better Business Bureau. 

Visit their website at: www.heidishappyhounds.com
Visit their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HeidisHappyHounds
follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/happpyhounds

Happy Professional Pet Sitters Week