Household Safety
(article) While home sweet home should be a place of safety
and comfort for your pet there can be many hidden household
dangers which pet owners should be aware of. Poisonous plants
such as Holly Berries, Easter Lilly and Poinsett as well as
household cleaners, pesticides, cigarette smoke can endanger
your pets.
Health Tip-
Keep family pets from the garage and from having access to
antifreeze,
Medications
(article) Veterinarians see a lot of cases where pets ingest
human medications and the results can be devastating. Human
medications are intended for humans and can be toxic or
fatal to pets. Ibuprofin, acetaminophen and other common
human meds should not be given to pets.
Health Tip- Always consult
your veterinarian before giving any new medications.
Prevention is key.
Outdoor Safety
(article) Pets of all ages are curious and can get into
trouble when left alone or unattended. Treating them like
toddlers who need constant watching is a good practice.
Keeping your home and backyard safe should be a priority.
Health Tip- Check fencing and
gates regularly. Pets are curious and can squeeze under or
between fencing. Do not assume all dogs and cats can swim.
Drowning is sadly a common death for many pets. Keep all
pesticides and pool chemicals out of reach as they can be
toxic, even fatal. Consider the climate too. Extreme cold
and heat can be fatal.
Poisoning
(article) Timing is critical in all possible poisoning
cases. If you suspect your pet has encountered or ingested a
toxic substance contact animal poison control professionals
or your veterinarian immediately.
Health Tip-
NAPCC (National Animal Poison Control Center) at the
University of Illinois can be reached by phone for $20 for
the first 5 minutes and $2.95 for each remaining minute by
calling 1-900-680-0000.
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