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Pets
Dog winter safety: VERIFY Fact Sheet
Health
Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze
“It does not take ingesting more than a few laps of ethylene glycol to potentially be fatal to cats and small dogs,” VCA Animal Hospitals says.
Holiday
Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown
Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they still might get sick if they eat the plant.
Holiday
VERIFYING which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets
Much of the Thanksgiving meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.
Pets
No, humans can’t get parvovirus from dogs
Humans can get parvovirus, but it’s a different strain than the one that infects dogs. People can’t get parvovirus from their pets or vice versa.
Wildfires
Yes, poor air quality from wildfire smoke affects pets
Poor air quality can irritate your pet’s eyes and respiratory tract. We VERIFY ways you can keep your pet safe from wildfire smoke inside and outside of your home.
Environment
Yes, cicadas are safe to eat for both you and your pet
Fearless foodies, listen up: Cicadas are indeed edible, and there are recipes available online. Now whether or not you decide to indulge is up to you.
Travel
There’s no federal no-fly list for pets
Airlines can deny a pet from boarding at their discretion. However, there is not a no-fly list maintained by the FAA, despite claims from unhappy travelers.
Pets
There's no FAA no-fly list for pets on planes
Airlines can deny a pet from boarding at their discretion. However, there is not a no-fly list maintained by the FAA, despite claims from unhappy travelers.
Sports
No, the Puppy Bowl is not live
The competition between Team Fluff and Team Ruff is an adoption-awareness event filmed months in advance of the Super Bowl.
Pets
Yes, peace lilies are toxic to pets
While not as dangerous to animals as other types of lilies, pets that eat the peace lily may experience mouth pain or stomach irritation.
Memes
What we can VERIFY about a viral meme promoting an all-expenses paid pet fostering program for seniors
An organization called PAWS does have an all-expenses paid pet fostering program for seniors, but it's only available to certain communities in Washington state.
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