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A dog may be man’s best friend, but that pup has a price tag. Vet visits and surgery cost dog owners almost $800 and cat owners $500 last year, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.
And that’s not including procedures like kidney transplants which can cost up to $10,000. In today’s top Five Tips, we’re going to tell you how you can keep Fluffy healthy without sacrificing your retirement.
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8’s On Your Side with an alert about a popular pet treat. At least 13 dogs have died after being fed “Greenies.”
The treat is designed to freshen a dog’s breath and clean its teeth. However, some veterinarians say the treats can become lodged in a dog’s esophagus or intestine.
“Greenies” is the number-one selling dog treat in the country.
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Bleach, rat poison, antifreeze, lilies, onions, chocolate and grapes are only a few of the household items that could be fatal for pets. Keeping toxic cleaners and medications out of pets’ reach is one way to avoid a potentially fatal poisoning, but even everyday foods and household plants can send cats and dogs on an emergency trip to the vet.
For example, feeding grapes to a dog can cause kidney failure, and Tylenol is a deadly dosage for cats.
Common indoor plants used for decorations lure cats as a fun and tasty toy. But digestion of an Easter lily or Mother-in-Law Plant can cause serious problems, even death. Some symptoms might include vomiting and diarrhea.
“A lot of people don’t realize what their dog or cat have eaten it until it’s way too late,� Ellberg said.
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