Toxicities

Toxicities
There are a lot of common household items that are toxic to your pet.  There are food items, plants, pesticides and even some commonly used medications that can severely harm your pet. See below for list of toxins.

Prevention of Toxicities
Properly dispose of and store all pesticide containers up and out of sight of your pets.  Make sure the lids are tight and containers are undamaged.  Use cords or locking lids for garbage cans.  Put them in a heavy frame to prevent your pet from knocking them over.  Keep pets off lawns sprayed with chemicals.  Consult with the lawn care company for proper information on drying time and compounds used.  Wash your pets’ feet with mild soap and water if exposed.  Keep your pets out of vegetable and flower gardens.  Encase compost piles or use commercially made containers.  Never assume that a human drug is ok to give an animal unless a veterinarian instructs you to use it.

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