Sometimes we just don’t know what our little pups get to eat when we’re not looking. Mouldy food, spilt on the floor for one, might cause some terrible consequences for them if they accidentally ingest it.
Here’s a compelling article from Dr Alex Hynes. It’s called How To Make Your Pets Healthy.
In it, Dr Hynes shares some expert opinion on mycotoxins on mouldy food. Here’s one that’s particularly thought-provoking:
Mycotoxins can cause profound muscle tremors which raise the body’s core temperature to dangerously high levels. Without veterinary intervention, pets can become sick and following consumption of mouldy food and in the worst cases, it can be fatal.
Have a look at the complete article for more of her thoughts on the subject.
