Christmas Hazards for Dogs and Cats
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Do you see dogs and cats exposed to poisons around the festive period? Sure you do! There are many potential poisons and other hazards to which dogs and cats are more likely to be exposed during the Christmas period. In this episode I discuss some of them in detail - chocolate, grapes/raisins/currants/sultanas, xylitol - and mention a variety of others to remind you of the high level bits of essential information. As mentioned in the episode, if you would like a one-page summary of the general approach to tremorgenic neuromuscular toxins (e.g. from mouldy food), please click the link below and follow the instructions:  Click Here For a 1-Page Summary of the General Approach to Tremorgenic Toxins
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