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There are many things out there that can harm your pet. There are many of these dangers that may be found in your own home. If your pet has ingested any of these substances, please call our office at (386)673-0333.
Animal Poison Control phone number: 1-888-426-4435.
Household items that may be toxic to your pets:
♦Acetaminophen ♦Cold and Flu medications
♦Antidepressants ♦Vitamins
♦Home insect products ♦Rat and mouse bait
♦Bleach ♦Diet pills
♦Disinfectants ♦Fabric softener
♦Lead ♦Lighter Fluid
♦Mothballs ♦Anti-Cancer drugs
♦Solvents (paint thinners, ect) ♦Flea and tick products
♦Drain cleaners ♦Liquid potpourri
♦Slug and snail bait ♦Oven cleaner sprays
♦Lime/scale remover ♦Fly bait
♦Detergents ♦Tobacco products
♦ Non-Steroidal anti-inflamatory medications. (ibuprofen, asprin, ect)
Toxic Plants
♦Aloe ♦Amaryllis ♦Andromeda Japonica
♦Asian Lily ♦Asparagus Fern ♦Australian Nut
♦Autumn Crocus ♦Azalea ♦Belladonna
♦Bird Of Paradise ♦Bittersweet ♦Black Locust
♦Branching Ivy ♦Buckeye ♦Buddhist Pine
♦Caladium ♦Calla Lily ♦Castor Bean
♦Ceriman ♦Clematis ♦Cordatum
♦Corn Plant ♦Cycads ♦Cyclamen
♦Daffodil ♦Daylily ♦Devil's Ivy
♦Dieffenbachia ♦Dumbcane ♦Easter Lily
♦Elephant Ears ♦Emerald Fern ♦English Ivy
♦Eucalyptus ♦Ferns ♦Fiddle Leaf Philodendron
♦Gold Dust Dracaena ♦Florida Beauty ♦Fox Glove
♦Glacier Ivy ♦Gladiolas ♦Golden Pothos
♦Heavenly Bamboo ♦Honeysuckle ♦Hurricane Plant
♦Hyacinth ♦Hydrangea ♦Iris
♦Jerusalem Cherry ♦Jimson Weed ♦Kalanchoe
♦Lantana ♦Lilies (all species) ♦Lily of the Valley
♦Lupine ♦Marble Queen ♦Morning Glory
♦Mother-In-Law ♦Mountain Laurel ♦Narcissus
♦Needlepoint Ivy ♦Nephthysis ♦Nightshade
♦Oleander ♦Panda ♦Peace Lily
♦Philodendron ♦Poison Hemlock ♦Precatory Bean (rosary pea)
♦Privet ♦Red Emerald ♦Rhododendron
♦Ribbon Plant ♦Sago Palm ♦Satin Pothos
♦Schefflera ♦Striped Dracaena ♦Sweetheart Ivy
♦Tulip ♦Water Hemlock ♦Wisteria
♦Yew ♦Yucca
Foods which may harm your pet:
♦Avocados ♦Chocolate(all forms) ♦Coffee(all forms)
♦Onions ♦Garlic ♦Grapes
♦Rasins ♦Macadamia Nuts ♦Alcoholic Beverages
♦Moldy/Spoiled Food ♦Salt ♦Fatty Foods
♦Tea Leaves ♦Raw Yeast Dough ♦xylitol (sweetner used in gum ect)
Objects which can harm your pet:
♦Balls ♦Batteries ♦Bread Twist Ties
♦Buttons ♦Coins ♦Cotton Swabs
♦Glass ♦Hair Pins ♦Jewelry
♦Nylons ♦Paper Clips ♦Plastic Wrap
♦Socks ♦Rubber Bands ♦Sharp Objects
♦String ♦Yarn ♦Dental Floss
♦Towels ♦Wax
Areas of the home that may be dangerous to your pet:
♦Balconies Tall balconies without saftey railings, or railings spaced too far
apart, can lead to a dangerous fall.
♦Bath Tubs or Sinks Small pets can drown in full bathtubs or sinks
♦Doors and windows Dogs and Cats can run away if they find an open door or window.
They can also get seriously injured if they run across a busy road.
Windows should have screens to prevent pets from falling out.
♦Electrical Cords Your pets can be electrocuted if they bite or chew on electrical
cords that are plugged in.
♦Fireplace Your pets can be burned by the flames or get sick if they eat the
ashes.
♦Toilets Toilet water is not healthy for pets to drink. Always remember
to close the lid. Make sure you leave plenty of clean, fresh
water for your pets if you must leave them home alone.
♦Washer and Drier Your pets can crawl into a washer or drier without your
knowledge. Close the doors to these appliances when you're
not using them.
Dangers outside the home:
♦Algae* Can be found in ponds or other bodies of water. Certain forms
can be toxic.
♦Antifreeze/Coolant* Some Types of antifreeze or coolant products contain ethalene
glycol, which is highly toxic to pets, even in small amounts.
♦Fire pit/Grill Flames can result in serious burns and ashes can cause
illness if ingested.
♦Fences or Gates Your pets can run away if they find openings in damaged
fences or gates. They can also get hurt or strangled if they
get stuck.
♦Deck Lattice Your pets can get stuck in the openings under your deck and
possibly be strangled.
♦De-Icing Salts Some formulations may contain chemicals that are hazardous
to pets if ingested in large amounts. Look for "pet friendly"
de-icing salts.
♦Compost Particularly if moldy
♦Gasoline*
♦Oil*
♦Pesticides*
♦Cocoa Bean mulch* This mulch/fertilizer is made from the shell of the cocoa bean. It
has a sweet smell that is attractive to pets. It has the same
chemicals which are in chocolate which are toxic to pets.
♦Pools and Hot Tubs Never leave your pet unattended near pools or hot tubs, even
if they can swim.
*All contain chemicals that may cause serious illness depending on the circumstances of exposure.
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