These pets are highly intelligent but they're also high-maintenance, and many owners bring one home without realizing that. That can translate into a long list of behavior problems, health concerns and unhappiness for both creature and owner.
Even tiny amounts can cause a major reaction, especially if it's this worst of the worst variety. Clinical signs may not occur for several hours, but cardiac failure or death can occur fairly rapidly, up to a few days after ingestion. And this odd, related garden threat can also be fatally toxic.
But first, you'll see other symptoms. And while it can be mild, it's fatal 27% to 58% of the time. In dogs that eventually die from it, these six symptoms have been noted. Since there's no simple cure, you'll want to take these actions to prevent it.
Just because your pet may be predisposed to a certain inherited disease doesn't mean he'll get it, nor does it mean it can't be successfully prevented or treated. You may be surprised to learn that you have more power than you think.
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