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My Dog Ate a Chocolate Chip Cookie: Here's What to Do (Vet Answer)
As pet parents, we know that chocolate is unsafe for our animals. The dangers are primarily the type of chocolate and the amount consumed for the size of your…
My Dog Ate Plastic: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
Dogs’ noses lead them to ingest all sorts of “treasures,” even the indigestible kind! So, what should you do if your dog has made a snack out of plastic? Plast…
My Dog Ate Gum! Here’s What to Do (Our Vet Answers)
Has your dog recently eaten chewing gum? Are you wondering what to do if you are in this situation? Read on to find out exactly what action you need to take. I…
My Dog Ate a Nylabone: Our Vet Explains What to Do
Sometimes, despite our best efforts at choosing "indestructible" and safe toys for our dogs, they find a way to do more than just get their teeth into them. Ev…
My Dog Ate a Sock: Our Vet Explains What to Do
A sock may seem like a strange thing to eat, but there are dogs out there that love to play with them, and others that love to eat them. Some dogs may like to…
My Dog Ate an Ant Trap! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
Ants are fascinating little creatures. They work together in huge colonies toward a common goal; they build extensive networks of underground tunnels and embod…
My Dog Ate Rat Poison! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a population of humans will inevitably be accompanied by a population of rats. These resourceful, omnivorous rodent…
My Dog Ate Onions! Our Vet Explains What to Do
Did you know that onions are on the list of toxic human foods that dogs shouldn’t eat? Many people may allow their dog to lick a pot or pan that they cooked in…