Hiding in Plain Sight: Pet Toxins

As guardians of our beloved pets, it’s our responsibility to proactively protect them.

What do these five items have in common? They are:

Common items found in every home, garage and yard.
The Top 5 Pet Toxins from reported cases in 2019 of potential pet poisonings (ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center).

Household Items: Cleaning products, bleach, laundry detergent, paint and glue.
Rodenticides: Mice/rat bait including bricks, granules or pellets.
Insecticides: Ant baits, mothballs, bug sprays, foggers and yard products.
Plants: Daffodils, Lily of the Valley, Lilies, Oleanders, Sago Palms, Tulips, Azaleas, Autumn Crocus, Hyacinth and others.
Garden Products: Fertilizers (especially those made from bone/blood meal), composts, herbicides, mulch and chemicals for hot tubs and pools.

Remember, dogs, puppies and other pets possess a never-ending curiosity about their world. Much of their world is also explored through the sense of smell and taste. So remove all potentially dangerous toxins and toxic products safely out of reach of your curious canine (other pets and even children) just like you would for a curious toddler.
Size matters when it comes to the severity of toxicity for your pet. The smaller the dog, the more deadly the toxicity in much less time!
And finally, always remember, “child-proof” does not mean “pet-proof!”