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Pet Killers in Your Home
Dr. Carol McConnell shine.yahoo.com 1. Accidental ingestion of medication (human or animal, prescription or over-the-counter) ranks high on our list of common poisonings. Pets can be very talented at getting into medication - in many cases, even child-proof lids don't slow pets down at all. Storing all medications in drawers or cupboards can dramatically reduce the risk of accidental ingestion and poisoning. (And it's not just dogs or cats who will pop open your pills: We've actually had a claim for a pot-bellied pig that got into an owner's medication.) Other indoor poisoning hazards from our claims data, ranked by treatment cost, include the following: 2. Rodenticides: No surprise that products meant to kill rats and mice will kill dogs and cats too. Consider alternatives such as traps (snap traps or zap traps) that kill rodents instantly without risk to pets, or use catch-and-release traps if you don't mind rodents living - just somewhere else. 3. Methylxanthine: Most of us are more familiar with the common names of the toxins in this category: chocolate and coffee. Poisoning risks rise with the levels ingested in relation to the size of the dog (smaller dogs are at bigger risk), but these foods are both solidly on the "do not share" list for pets. 4. Houseplants: If you're bringing plants into your home to brighten up your winter days, make sure lilies aren't on your list. While most household toxins appeal more to dogs than to cats, lilies in particular and houseplants in general - even common ones such as daffodils and sago palms - are the exception, with cats getting into more than their share of trouble. Check Vetstreet's list of unsafe houseplants and make sure all your indoor greenery falls into the "OK for pets" category. 5. Household chemicals: It's important to remember that pets (especially young ones) will eat things that we can't imagine have any appeal. Keep your cleaning supplies and other household products safely stored; childproof latches for cabinet doors are a good investment in homes with pets... 7. Heavy metal toxicity (lead, zinc): You may not know that pennies are made of copper-coated zinc, and you probably are also not aware that among all the claims for all the crazy things pets will eat, a belly full of pennies wouldn't be surprising. Keep loose change out of reach of curious pets. 8. Alcohol poisoning: Giving your dog a beer isn't funny, even if he seems to like it. Because pets are smaller than we are, even small amounts of alcohol can be dangerous for them. A related case from our claims files: A dog who got sick after eating bread dough, because the material fermented in the warm, dark environment of the dog's stomach. 9. Foods that do more than don't agree: Certain nuts (walnuts and macadamias), fruits (grapes and raisins) and other common foods (onions, garlic, avocados) can be toxic to pets, and it's always a good idea to know what they are. And don't forget that while everyone worries about chocolate, sugar-free candies and gums sweetened with Xylitol also put pets at risk. to read more click here: shine.yahoo.com
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