With the plethora of Easter goodies sitting around the house, we may lapse in remembering our cats' safety. Veterinary Medicine Guide, Janet Tobiassen Crosby has laid the groundwork all week with her National Poison Control Week coverage. While many readers already know that chocolate is toxic to cats and dogs, how many of us knew that Xylitol, a synthetic sweeter commonly used in chewing gum and candies, is also toxic to our pets?

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• Protect Your Pets From Easter and Springtime Hazards
• Top 10 Pet Poison Prevention Tips
• Top 8 Common Household Poisons
• Are grapes and raisins really poisonous to pets?
• Consistent Habits for a Cat-Safe Home