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  2. Substances poisonous to dogs - Wikipedia

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    It has a sweet taste and thus dogs will drink it. As little as 2 1/2 tablespoons can kill a medium-sized dog in 2–3 days. This type of poisoning is often fatal as dog owners do not know their pet has ingested the antifreeze. De-icing fluids can also contain ethylene glycol. Paraquat is used for weeding and grass control.

  3. Poisoning - Wikipedia

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    Try to determine what was ingested, the amount and how long since the person was exposed to it. If possible, have on hand the pill bottle, medication package or other suspect container. [25] The treatment will depend on the substance to which the patient is exposed. Depending on the type of poisoning, some first aid measures may help.

  4. 15 of the Most Dangerous Plants for Dogs, Indoors and Outside

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    Some plants may cause mild tummy upset and vomiting when ingested. But, unfortunately, others can cause life-threatening symptoms such as heart problems, seizures, or death, says Dr. Wismer ...

  5. Dog health - Wikipedia

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    If the poison has only recently been ingested (within 2 to 3 hours), the dog should be given apomorphine or hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting. Activated charcoal can be given to absorb any remaining poison in the gastrointestinal tract. Then the dog is given Vitamin K supplementation for 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the type of poison.

  6. Indicator bacteria - Wikipedia

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    Individuals to come in contact with water for sufficient time, or ingest sufficient volumes of water to receive an infectious dose. Die-off rates of bacteria in the environment are often exponential, therefore, direct deposition of fecal material into waters generally contribute higher concentrations of pathogens than material that must be ...

  7. 6 Signs You're Actually *Too Affectionate* With Your Dog - AOL

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    Again, let the dog lead the way. Stop if your dog shows any of the above signs, like licking their lips or yawning. "This will allow you and your dog to end the session on a positive note," Dr ...

  8. Zoopharmacognosy - Wikipedia

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    A cat eating grass – an example of zoopharmacognosy. Zoopharmacognosy is a behaviour in which non-human animals self-medicate by selecting and ingesting or topically applying plants, soils and insects with medicinal properties, to prevent or reduce the harmful effects of pathogens, toxins, and even other animals.

  9. Nematode infection in dogs - Wikipedia

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    In Austria, antibodies to T. canis have been detected in 3.7% of healthy individuals (seroprevalence), and in 44% of individuals in exposed occupations. [74] In Slovakia, seroprevalence has been found to be 12% in healthy blood donors from urban areas and 17% in those from rural areas. [75] In the United States, 14% of the population is ...