A blog mostly for education, but also for entertainment and editorials on dogs in Taiwan. Street animals, pet care, and much more to be discussed on this blog.
Sometimes we feel our house needs something out of the ordinary to give it a positive lift.
The easiest solution is always flowers. Nothing brightens up the house with a gorgeous aromatic bouquet of Calla Lilies sitting on your dining room table. These flowers are beautiful and may make the room smell lovely, but the truth is they are poison to your pet.
We know many plants out there are poisonous to ingest. But what we fail to forget is that there are plants out there that poison our animals not just by ingestion, but by physical contact.
If your pet has had some contact with a poisonous plant, first call your veterinarian! You should also have your own first-aid kit in case of emergency. This first aid kit should include:
A fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide, 3 percent USP (to induce vomiting)
A turkey baster, bulb syringe or large medicine syringe (to administer peroxide)
Saline eye solution
Artificial tear gel (to lubricate eyes after flushing)
Mild grease-cutting dishwashing liquid (for bathing an animal after skin contamination)
Forceps (to remove stingers)
A muzzle (to protect against fear- or excitement-induced biting)
A can of your pet’s favorite wet food
A pet carrier
Remember to keep all plants out your pet’s reach. Learn the names of the plant. Check to see if it is toxic and if so, why is it toxic. What will it do to you or your pet?
A "Eurotrash" Ohioan looking for a "dare to be GREAT" situation. Lived in Holland for 3 years and Germany for one year. I have fallen in love with Taichung!
