1. Human medications – When pills are discarded on the floor, our dogs will discover them and in many cases, eat them. The top medications animals are endangered by to unknowingly are heart medications, antidepressants, and pain medications. If you drop a pill, make sure you recover it right away so that your pooch doesn't confuse it for a treat.
2. Insecticides – We administer these on our animals, in our home, and in our yards. Misuse of these chemicals could induce seizures and skin issues in our pets, especially cats.
3. Pet medication – Most pet medication is flavored with an delicious taste to make it simpler to give our pets. This same alluring taste could prompt them to eat the whole prescription if given the chance.
4. Household items – Paint, drain cleaners, and other cleaning products need to be kept away from pets. Pets' curiosity could steer them to danger if these are eaten!
5. People food – Many seemingly safe snacks such as raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, onions, and garlic can cause severe issues in our pets ranging from stomach ache to fatalities. Be advised of what foods are toxic to dogs and keep those far away from your pup.
6. Chocolate - Chocolate is the number one toxic people food dogs eat. While its toxic to all dogs, it affects each one differently in different amounts. Symptoms can range from vomiting and diarrhea to seizures and in some, death.
7. Plants – There is an extensive list of household plants that are toxic to pets. Be sure to either not keep these plants in your home or to keep them far out of reach of your pets. Even a leaf that has drifted to the floor is oftentime enough to poison your pet.
8. Rat poison – When you put out rat poison, never forget how nosy your pooch is. If they find the poison and ingest it, it can cause internal bleeding, kidney failure, or seizures.
9. Lawn care and garden products - Fertilizers are made of dried blood, manure, and bone meal, making them very appealing to animals. Try to only use pet safe products for your lawn and garden.
10. Automotive products - Gas, oil, and especially antifreeze should be kept out of reach. Less than one tablespoon of antifreeze – which has a sweet taste pets have a hard time resisting – can kill a 20lb dog.
Inspect your home and make sure any of these products are out of reach and put where your pooch cannot get to them. If you suspect your pet has consumed something poisonous, time is of the essence. Steer clear of online forums and don’t waste time doing internet research – The sooner you see your veterinarian the better chance your pet has for a full recovery.
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