Top Toxins Ingested by Pets
- Drugs meant for humans (prescription or over the counter)
- Pesticides (poisons meant to kill bugs, rodents and weeds)
- Foods
- Biological hazards (plants)Veterinary drugs (drugs given twice by different family members)
- Cleaning productsMetals (zinc, lead, mercury)
- Cosmetics and personal-care items
- Chemical hazards (acids, bases, alcohols, gases)
- General household hazards (batteries, silica gel, ice melters, matches, air fresheners)
As the Weather Warms Up and the Snow Melts Dangers can be Uncovered
- Compost or moldy leaves should be removed immediate, as ingestion can cause serious illness
- Rodenticides, slug bate and moth balls should be kept out of a pets’ reach or not kept in and around the house where animals reside
- Stagnant water in backyard ponds should be promptly emptied or pets kept away from drinking the water
