subject: PET'S CARE: TOXIC THAT CAN KILL YOUR PRECIOUS PETS [print this page] PET'S CARE: TOXIC THAT CAN KILL YOUR PRECIOUS PETS
While grapes and raisins are healthy and flavorful for man, they have quite the opposite effects in animals and were listed among the top poisoning agents.
The Veterinary Pet Insurance Company located in the US, has recently revealed the top ten poisonous plants and plant products related to toxic plant ingestion that may cost the lives of your pets.
* Raisins and Grapes
* Mushrooms
* Marijuana
* Lily
* Walnuts
* Onions
* Sago Palm
* Macadamia Nuts
* Azalea
* Hydrangea
According to their Chief Veterinary Medical Officer, Dr. Carol McConnell, there are ways to avoid plant poisoning. One is to try not to give your dog table scraps that may contain raisins, onions or nuts. Also, to make sure that new pets are introduced to a backyard free of sago palms, wild mushrooms, and other toxic plants especially those that are mentioned above..
Here are the most common toxic household cleaners that are very dangerous to animals like dogs and cats when inhaled, touched or ingested:
* Bleach
* Boric acid
* Cleaning fluids
* Dishwashing and laundry detergent and powders
* Disinfectants
* Furniture and metal polish
* Gardening and lawn care chemicals such as fertilizer, weed killer and insecticides
* Oven cleaner
* Rubbing alcohol
* Rodenticides
To avoid ingestion of such chemicals, make sure to wipe down the surfaces and all areas where cleaners have been used with a wet cloth and then dry them, too. While cleaning your appliances, it is important to supervise your animals so they don't get near the area where toxic chemicals are used. Store the cleaning products in a safe place where your pets can't get to.
It is important that we are aware of these substances in order to avoid irrevocable damage to our pets that may lead to death. Animal lives are equally important as human lives. Pets are not just mere pets but part of the family. It is important that we take care of them ,protect them and value them.
Now that you knew what are harmful to your dogs, consider taking some few tips if you have those large breeds. http://expertscolumn.com/content/tips-owning-large-dog
