FAQ

The '7 second rule' helps determine if outdoor surfaces are too hot for a dog—if you can't hold the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds, it's too hot for your dog and could burn their paws.

Hydrogen peroxide (3%) can be safe for inducing vomiting in dogs under veterinary guidance, but it is dangerous for cats and should never be used in them.

Do not attempt to make your dog vomit at home without veterinary guidance. Contact your vet or a poison control helpline immediately for safe advice.

Inducing vomiting in dogs should only be done under veterinary guidance. Contact a vet or poison control immediately before taking any action.

Inducing vomiting in dogs can be helpful in some poisoning cases, but it should only be done under veterinary guidance to avoid serious complications.

You should only induce vomiting in your dog under direct veterinary guidance, usually with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and never with unsafe home remedies. Always consult a veterinarian or poison control before attempting this, as some substances and situations make vomiting dangerous.

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The most common cause of bloat (GDV) in dogs is the stomach filling with gas and twisting on itself, trapping contents and restricting blood flow.

The best age for a gastropexy is typically between 6–12 months, often coinciding with sterilization, once the dog has reached adult size.

The most common cause of bloat in dogs is gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), where the stomach fills with gas and twists on itself, trapping contents inside.