Each year thousands of dogs suffer and die from accidental ingestion of common household products that are poisonous to dogs. Some of these products are houseplants, common foods, medications, pesticides and cleaning products. So, it is important to dog-proof against your dog’s natural instincts.
Did you know that your dog is genetically wired to investigate a new area or an area that he does not frequent? This ritual revolves around your dog nosing around, smelling and swiftly eating what he discovers. If your dog does this in your garage or workroom, he can sniff, drink or walk through a wide variety of toxic substances. Your dog can be a victim of chemical poisoning if he licks off a toxic substance from his fur, eats poisoned vermin, inhales toxic fumes or absorbs a considerable amount of a chemical through his skin, nose, pads or tongue. THE GARDEN Make sure you dog-proof your garden before allowing your dog unfettered and unsupervised access. Snail bait, roach bait, ant bait, pesticides, rodent
poison or dead poisoned rodents can make your dog extremely sick. The[ best pesticide is no pesticide, but that’s an unrealistic for our gardens. Check your local nursery for harmless alternatives.
Another danger to your dog is plants and flowers that contain toxins that are lethal to the canine physiology.
Some common toxic flowers and plants are
Amaryllis / Lily / Azaleas / Chrysanthemums / Daffodils / Easter Cactus / Holly / Hyacinths / Mistletoe / Cocoa Bean Mulch / Oleander / Poinsettias / Sago Palm / Tulips
MEDICATIONS THAT KILL NOT CURE
Acetaminophen is found in more than 200 medications such as Tylenol® and Vicodin, which reduce our aches and pains. A dog that ingests these medications can experience kidney and liver failure. Ibuprofen has a sweet coating that makes it attractive to dogs. Common brands of medication that contain ibuprofen are Advil®, and Midol®. If young puppies are left in a room without supervision it is best that the room be puppy proofed from the level of the floor to a distance of four feet in height or the height of your counters, remember that your dog can double his standing height by rearing up on his hind legs. In addition, all medications should be securely placed in cabinets that are above the height that the puppy can reach when he is on two feet.
GRAPES AND RAISINS Grapes and raisins can be lethal for your pet dog. The exact component that causes the damage is unknown, as is the lethal dose. If your pet responds to treatment and survives the experience the symptoms can last for days or weeks. Other toxic foods are avocados, coffee, raisins, nutmeg, onions, garlic, raw salmon and Xylitol.
CLEANERS CAN BE KILLERS
It is as important to poison proof your house for your dogs as it is is for your child. Dogs can easily open low cabinets or the trashcan and ingest a deadly amount of chemical cleaning product. Anything that contains pine oil, Isopropyl Alcohol, bleach or Lysol® can cause serious chemical burns on the mouth, tongue, esophagus or pads of the dog if licked or consumed. Close the door, crate your dog or block off the room while you’re cleaning and using toxic chemicals. Allowing your dog to wander around while you’re cleaning will risk your pet attempting to taste the cleaners you’re using. Alternatively, he may walk over some spills on the floor and will be sure to lick any foreign substances from his paws, thus ingesting the toxic chemicals. Always keep your dog out of the work area when painting, varnishing or spraying herbicides/insecticides until the substance dissipates or dries. Dogs are very susceptible to fumes and can even absorb some toxins through the skin of their feet. Make sure the lid
s of all chemical products are tightly closed. Dogs are careless about brushing against objects and spilling their contents and licking them up. Common workshop toxins are turpentine, kerosene and boric acid.
DANGERS IN THE GARAGE
Antifreeze is only one of the dangers your dog can encounter in your garage. Motor oil, gasoline and other fluids can drip on a dog while he’s exploring beneath a car, if your dog tries to clean himself, he will ingest these toxins. Gasoline and fluids containing ethylene glycol are life threatening, and the symptoms range from vomiting, abdominal pain and convulsions to death. If you see your pet exhibiting vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, tremors or convulsions, rush him to the vet immediately.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is another danger for your pet. If youbegin your car, unaware your pet is in the cramped space of the garage; your dog will have no choice but to inhale the fumes. Dogs are far more sensitive to carbon monoxide poisoning than humans. As with people, if you think that your dog is suffering form carbon dioxide poisoning get him to the vet immediately for further treatment.
Battery acid is as perilous to your dog as it is to you. Dogs that have inadvertently licked battery acid have lost parts of their tongue, or haveHuge burns over most of their mouth. Battery acid poisoning is very severe and an extreme emergency. THE MOST COMMON TOXINS
The most common toxins that dogs get into that result in a trip to the vet are:
•Chocolate •Acetaminophen •Ibuprofen •Plants and Flowers •Cleaning Products •Antifreeze •Pesticides •Christmas Tree Pine Needles
Ami Moore is author of this article on Dog health. Find more information about Dog toxic here.
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