With its festive red or white flowers, poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is one of the most common holiday winter plants. But are poinsettias poisonous to cats and dogs? And if your pet eats the toxic plant, what should you do? Are Poinsettias Poisonous to Cats? Poinsettias are on the ASPCA® list of toxic plants and are considered poisonous to cats. But…
It’s that time again to deck the halls. But you should be careful when it comes to breaking out your Christmas decorations if you have pets. While they may look festive, they can also be deadly. Take the fiesty mistletoe for instance. The Christmas decoration is popular among holiday romantics looking to lock lips with that special…
A woman who recently learned that her dog has cancer has told Newsweek how she first noticed something was wrong, and explained his unusual symptoms. In July, McKenna Allen, 27, noticed her dog’s left eye appeared slightly red, but at the time she thought little of it. She assumed that the husky and Labrador mix, named Slate,…
Hyperthyroidism isn’t a dealbreaker. Learn what it takes to care for a dog with hyperthyroidism. You visited a shelter and instantly fell in love with a dog, but the staff informs you the dog has hyperthyroidism. Naturally, you wonder what adopting a dog with hyperthyroidism entails. How much extra care do they need? What does treatment look…