How can I tell if my dog has a fever?
Normal canine rectal temperature is 100.5-102.5 °F. Anything above 103 °F is a fever; above 105 °F is an emergency....
Are lilies toxic to dogs?
Most true lilies (Lilium and Hemerocallis species) are far less dangerous to dogs than to cats - dogs typically get...
Are hydrangeas poisonous to dogs?
Yes - hydrangea leaves, flowers, and especially buds contain cyanogenic glycosides (hydrangin) that release cyanide on digestion. Most dogs only...
Are poinsettias poisonous to dogs?
Mildly. The milky sap contains diterpenoid euphorbol esters and saponin-like detergents that can cause drooling, vomiting, or diarrhea, but the...
How much chocolate can kill a dog?
Severe toxicity starts at about 20 mg of theobromine per pound of body weight, and potentially fatal doses begin around...
Can I put Neosporin on my dog?
Yes, plain Neosporin (bacitracin + neomycin + polymyxin B) is safe for small, superficial scrapes on a dog if you...
Can I give my dog human amoxicillin 500 mg?
Only with a vet's instruction. The drug itself is the same as veterinary amoxicillin (Clavamox minus clavulanate), and 500 mg...
Is Simparica Trio safe for dogs?
Simparica Trio (sarolaner/moxidectin/pyrantel) is FDA-approved for healthy dogs 8 weeks and older and 2.8 lb or more. The main warning...
Is NexGard safe for dogs?
NexGard (afoxolaner) is FDA-approved and considered safe for healthy dogs over 8 weeks and 4 lb. The main risk is...
What should I do if a dog bites me?
Wash the bite for 5 minutes under running water with soap, control bleeding with firm pressure, and call your doctor...