Elizabeth R. asked
My dog got into my wife's purse and ate some sugarless gum and possibly some chocolate. Her heart is racing, and she has not laid down for at least 4 hours. What should I do?
January 21st, 2023
Christian T. answered
If your dog ingested sugarless gum containing xylitol, it is highly toxic and requires immediate eme...
January 21st, 2023
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