I used to joke that I was married
to "Mr. Safety". After 12 years together and in the
midst of raising three sons, I have realized that he is more
aptly called "Mr. Prepared" and I thank God for it! So
that our puppy owners are also prepared, provided below is a
list of hazards, poisons and things to avoid with your
puppy.
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Dangerous Household Items:
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Never let a dog chew on a
sock, towel or underwear. These things smell like
you so they are especially appealing. They can obstruct
a dog's digestive track and kill him.
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Never give a dog a bone
that has been cooked.
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fabric softener sheets
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mothballs
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post-1982 pennies (due to
high concentration of zinc)
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dental floss, rope, yarn,
string (this can get wrapped around the intestines)
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tinfoil (will line the
walls of the intestines and prevents absorption of
nutrients)
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Foods to keep away from your dog:
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Warm weather hazards:
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animal toxins: toads,
insects, spiders, snakes and scorpions
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blue-green algae in ponds
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citronella candles
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cocoa mulch
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compost piles
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fertilizers (this can be
dangerous when ingested or can burn bare paws)
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flea products
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outdoor plants and plant
bulbs
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swimming pool treatment
supplies
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fly baits containing
methomyl
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slug and snail baits
containing metaldehyde
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Cold weather hazards:
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antifreeze
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liquid potpourri
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ice melting products
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rat and mouse bait
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Human medications that can be lethal, even
in small doses, to pets:
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pain killers (Motrin)
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cold medicines
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anti-cancer drugs
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antidepressants
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vitamins
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diet pills
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Holiday hazards:
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Plants that are toxic to dogs:
For a complete list please refer to
http://www.uexplore.com/health/poisonplants.htm.
I have listed some of the most common toxic plants below: |
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- Foxglove
- Geranium
- Ivy (many varieties)
- Lily (many varieties)
- Marijuana
- Mistletoe
- Morning Glory
- Onion
- Peach (wilting leaves & pits)
- Poinsetta (low toxicity)
- Poison Ivy or Oak
- Primrose
- Rhododendron
- Philodendron (many varieties)
- Tomato Plant (green fruit, stem &
leaves)
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