Laura McLain
The author is a small animal veterinarian. Although she primarily treats dogs and cats, she also sees rabbit, rodent and ferret patients. She has published over a dozen articles in national veterinary journals and trade magazines.
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A Vet's View: People Food Which is Poisonous to DogsDogs love to eat -- especially people food. But some kinds of people food can be poisonous to dogs, including grapes, raisins, onions, garlic and macadamia nuts. -
A Vet's View: Bromethalin ToxicityRodenticides (rat bait or mouse poison) are poisonous to pets as well as vermin. The older rat baits on the market caused bleeding disorders, while some newer products cause brain swelling.
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A Vet's View: Toxoplasmosis in Cats and HumansToxoplasmosis is an infection which can cause birth defects. Pregnant women are sometimes advised to get rid of their cats because of Toxo, but this is absolutely not necessary. -
A Vet's View: Lily Toxicity in CatsIf cats eat lily or daylily plants, leaves, flowers or pollen they can develop kidney failure, which may be fatal. -
A Vet's View: Infection Risks from Raw Meat Pet FoodsBones And Raw Food (BARF) pet diets are increasingly popular but can cause serious bacterial infections in pets as well as people in the home.
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A Vet's View: Cushing's Disease in DogsCushing's disease in dogs causes excessive thirst and urination among other symptoms. This article discusses the tests your vet may run, and the medications that may be prescribed.