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Swiffer Wet Jet: Is It Safe for Pets?

Swiffer Wet Jet: Is It Safe for Pets?

A rumour has been making the rounds of pet owners lately. A widely-forwarded email message is causing alarm by claiming that Swiffer Wet Jet harms dogs because of an ingredient that is “one molecule away” from being anti-freeze. This email is known to be a hoax — so there’s no need to worry, if you [...]

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Stop Pets from Chewing on Electrical Wires

Stop Pets from Chewing on Electrical Wires

With just a length of inexpensive plastic tubing,you can go far to protect a new puppy or curious cat from chewing on appliance cords or other electrical wires in the home. Electricians and mechanics use plastic loom to bind wires together and protect them over a long run, and it’s just the thing to protect [...]

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Pets and Poisonous Plants

Pets and Poisonous Plants

In the various pet-owners groups where I hang out, a common topic of discussion is dangerous plants, and whether a favorite garden plant might be harmful to dogs, cats, horses, or other pets and domesticated animals who might wander up and start munching away. What common wild and garden plants can harm your pets? And [...]

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