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Many of the common substances we keep in or
around our homes can be dangerous to dogs. Your
dog doesn't need to ingest much of a toxic substance
for it to cause harm or even death. Common
household substances that can poison your dog
include:
- Antifreeze: This is especially dangerous since
dogs like its sweet taste. Only a few teaspoons can be
deadly. An antidote is available, but it must be given in
the first several hours after ingestion to be
effective.
- Lawn, garden, and shrub fertilizers or
insecticides
- Ant, mouse, or rat poison
- Swimming pool chemicals
- Ice melting products (there are some dog-safe
products available)
- Cleaning supplies, including bleach and laundry
dryer sheets
- Mothballs
- Medicines for humans, unless
prescribed by a veterinarian
- Certain houseplants (such as pointsettas and
English ivy) and certain foods (such as chocolate,
grapes and raisins).
Warning Signs:
May include excessive
drinking, lack of appetite, lethargy, drunken
appearance, seizures, difficulty breathing, continued
vomiting, or lack of or excessive urination.
What To Do:
All poisonings should be considered
emergencies. Call your veterinarian immediately. Do
not worry that you might be over-reacting. Time is a
critical factor.
Do not be lulled into thinking your pet will be fine
just because he does not immediately become ill. For
some poisons, signs of illness may not appear for
several days. Every toxic ingestion is cause for
serious concern.
Check the label of the item you think your pet
ingested. If there is an 800 number on the package,
call them to get information about toxicity. Take the
packaging and any information you have on the
product to your vet.
After normal business hours and on weekends
and holidays, contact REACH Animal Hospital, 677
Brevard Road, Asheville, 828-665-4399.
A good source of poison information is the ASPCA's Animal Poison
Control Center webpage.
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| It's Shedding Season! |
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The Spring is when dogs start shedding, and that's
why Bandanas offers an exclusive treatment using the
FURminator de-shedding system. For more about
how to reduce shedding, read the January 2007 issue of our
newsletter.
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| Walk for the Animals - April 26 |
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The Asheville Humane Society's annual Walk for the
Animals will take place on Saturday, April 26 from 9
AM to 1 PM at the Biltmore Estate. For further details
visit the Asheville
Humane Society's website.
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| Pet Harmony is Open |
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Pet Harmony, a unique pet store for rescued pets
sponsored by Animal Compassion Network, is now
open. It's located at 803 Fairview Street, Asheville,
behind the Province 620 restaurant on Hendersonville
Road. Pets are available for adoption, and sales of pet
supplies benefit ACN's foster and spay/neuter
programs. For more information, call (828) 274-3647.
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Lookin' Good in Your Neighborhood!
Bandanas is an upscale mobile grooming salon
for dogs serving select communities in the south
Asheville, North Carolina area. We come to your door
and provide your dog with a complete, personalized
grooming experience. Most grooms are completed
in less than two hours, so your dog doesn't spend the
whole
day in a grooming shop. With Bandanas, your
dog will always be lookin' good in your neighborhood!
Bandanas generally books appointments one to two
weeks in advance. To make an appointment for your
dog's next grooming, please call (828) 667-
1232.
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