Pet Hazards
Hazards for Pets
There are hazards lurking in the normal household for the curious, active animal. Just as we child proof a house when we have small children, we should animal proof our homes. There are many foods and items listed below that while we may enjoy them they can be harmful to your pet(s) if ingested:
* Chocolate ( baker's, semi-sweet, milk chocolate)
(chocolate contains theobromine, a powerful stimulant that is toxic to pets, the darker the chocolate the more theobromine it has.)
* Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso beans)
(Coffee, tea or any product that contains caffeine stimulates an animal's central nervous and cardiac systems. This can lead to restlessness, heart palpitations and death, depending on how much the animal consumes
* Onions, onion powder
(Onions are another common food that can be highly toxic to pets. They can injure animals red blood cells and lead to anemia, weakness and breathing difficulties. Their effects area also cumulative over time)
* Fatty foods
* Grapes
(Grapes and raisins can lead to kidney failure in dogs)
* Macadamia Nuts
( The toxic compound is unknown but the affect of macadamia nuts is to cause difficulties with movement, muscle tremors and unable to rise)
* Lilies
(lilies that may be found in holiday arrangements could be deadly to your cat, many types can cause kidney failure in cats)
* Poinsettias
(If ingested can cause irritation to the mouth and stomach with mild vomiting and nausea)
* Keep all prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs out of pets reach.
* Antifreeze
This has a pleasant taste. Unfortunately, very SMALL amounts can be LETHAL. Thoroughly clean up any spills and store in areas that are inaccessible to your pets.
Despite all the precautions you take to keep your pet pets safe, accidents do happen. That's why the ASPCA, Humane Society and animal advocates advise pet owners to keep the telephone numbers of their local veterinarian (282-6390) and the Animal Poison Control Center - (888) 426-4435 - in a prominent location.
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There are hazards lurking in the normal household for the curious, active animal. Just as we child proof a house when we have small children, we should animal proof our homes. There are many foods and items listed below that while we may enjoy them they can be harmful to your pet(s) if ingested:
* Chocolate ( baker's, semi-sweet, milk chocolate)
(chocolate contains theobromine, a powerful stimulant that is toxic to pets, the darker the chocolate the more theobromine it has.)
* Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso beans)
(Coffee, tea or any product that contains caffeine stimulates an animal's central nervous and cardiac systems. This can lead to restlessness, heart palpitations and death, depending on how much the animal consumes
* Onions, onion powder
(Onions are another common food that can be highly toxic to pets. They can injure animals red blood cells and lead to anemia, weakness and breathing difficulties. Their effects area also cumulative over time)
* Fatty foods
* Grapes
(Grapes and raisins can lead to kidney failure in dogs)
* Macadamia Nuts
( The toxic compound is unknown but the affect of macadamia nuts is to cause difficulties with movement, muscle tremors and unable to rise)
* Lilies
(lilies that may be found in holiday arrangements could be deadly to your cat, many types can cause kidney failure in cats)
* Poinsettias
(If ingested can cause irritation to the mouth and stomach with mild vomiting and nausea)
* Keep all prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs out of pets reach.
* Antifreeze
This has a pleasant taste. Unfortunately, very SMALL amounts can be LETHAL. Thoroughly clean up any spills and store in areas that are inaccessible to your pets.
Despite all the precautions you take to keep your pet pets safe, accidents do happen. That's why the ASPCA, Humane Society and animal advocates advise pet owners to keep the telephone numbers of their local veterinarian (282-6390) and the Animal Poison Control Center - (888) 426-4435 - in a prominent location.