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TIPS
Common Human Foods Toxic to Dogs:
Many human foods can cause problems for dogspets. Examples include: Chocolate, onions, grapes and raisins, macadamia nuts, chewing gum
or any food with Xylitol (artificial sweetener), alcohol, and even coffee and tea. (The harmful toxin in onions and garlic builds up in the system, so many small amounts could build to toxic levels.)
For more detailed information, go to
ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center website.
That site provides information about toxic people food, toxic and non-toxic plants, and other helpful information.
Dangers of Foxtail and other Grass Seeds
Summer brings dry foxtail and other grasses that can present serious harm to your dog. Time to be vigilant about checking paws and ears for grass seeds
than can imbed themselver into your dogs skin creating potentially serious infection.
Click here for details.
Cocoa Mulch Toxic if Eaten:
Most Cocoa Mulch contains the same toxic chemical, theobromine, that is in chocolate. Some dogs, especially puppies are attracted to its chocolatey scent and eat it. More information
on this toxic danger to dogs can be found in
Snopes
Give a dog a bone? Before you do, consider this FDA warning.
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Are you aware of Pierce County's Leash Law?
"It is unlawful for the owner or person having control or custody of
any animal to cause or permit such animal to leave the premises of the owner, unless the
animal is under physical restraint adequate to the size and nature of the animal." Click here
to see the full text of the law (chapter 6.03) and what your dog can and cannot do under Pierce County animal control laws.
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