In this episode of Tales and Tones, host Mariska discusses the critical topic of food and household items that can be toxic or deadly to dogs. She provides a comprehensive guide on what pet parents need to know, including common human foods that are dangerous, household items to avoid, and natural dangers in the environment. The episode also emphasizes the importance of emergency preparedness for pet owners and shares heartwarming rescue stories, along with a spotlight on a celebrity pet. Mariska encourages listeners to be informed and proactive in ensuring their pets' safety.

Takeaways:

• Always check if food is safe for dogs.
• Some human foods can be deadly to dogs.
• Avoid giving treats without asking the pet parent.
• Human medications can be fatal to dogs.
• Mushrooms can be extremely toxic for dogs.
• Keep cleaning products out of reach of pets.
• Stay calm in an emergency with your pet.
• Have a little bit of an emergency plan.
• Rescue stories remind us of the power of love.
• Celebrity pets bring joy and entertainment to our lives.

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Coming in the next episode:

In the next episode, we are digging into the dog etiquette every good dog owner should have.

Timestamps to relevant points within the episode:

[00:00]- Introduction to Dog Safety and Toxic Foods

[02:36]- Common Human Foods That Are Toxic to Dogs

[05:22]- Household Items and Medications Dangerous for Dogs

[08:01]- Natural Dangers in the Environment

[10:39]- Emergency Preparedness for Dog Owners

[13:31]- Where Tails meet hearts - Dino and Ruby's video

[16:28]- Paw-lebrity of the Week - Pug Lou Lou and Pug Mosy