Category: First Aid
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Garlic for Rabies? Shut The F*&$ Up.
A few days ago a post was flying around social media about garlic curing and preventing rabies. You read that right. Someone on twitter, claiming to be a certified and licensed herbalist, posted “In case you get bitten by a stray dog and you want to treat yourself of rabies: grind garlic and press juice…
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Is Aloe Vera Safe for Your Pets?
Aloe Vera is a common houseplant with many uses. A quick google search will tell you that Aloe Vera is mildly toxic to pets. Even the ASPCA website lists Aloe Vera as “toxic to dogs, cats, and horses” with no explanation. This information is misleading and immediately scares you away from keeping an aloe plant…
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Treating Thermal Paw Burns From A Hot Stovetop
Has your cat ever walked across a hot stove? Mine has. Fortunately, in his 12 years of life, he has never burned himself… until last night. I am diligent about covering the stove after I am done cooking. Knowing that Meatball doesn’t have any manners in the kitchen, I don’t usually take risks. My cooking…