Dogs should not, under any circumstances, eat grapes or any derivative of the fruit. It’s unclear what chemical in grapes is toxic to dogs but the damaging effects of ingesting the vined fruit has been well-documented. Because the exact toxin is unknown, fresh grapes (skin and flesh), raisins, grape juice, and currants should all be […]

Perhaps the question should be “Why do dogs want to eat chocolate?” The primary reason is that many dogs want to eat anything people eat. The secondary reason is that chocolate, in its edible forms, is usually sweet – and dogs like sweet foods. Depending on the amount, any food has the potential to be […]

Usually cats are finicky about what they eat so many people won’t ever have problems with leaving houseplants in reach. However, poisoning from household plants makes up a large volume of the calls that the ASPCA hotline receives. Here is a list of some of the houseplants that make our cats sick and can very […]

Cats can drool for any number of reasons. Drooling is not as normal in cats as it is in dogs so it may often be a sign of sickness. If you detect unwarranted or unusual drooling in your cat, take her to the vet. A Sign of Pleasure When a cat is relaxed or in […]