How To Reduce The Risk Of Your Pooch Eating Toxic Things
November 11th, 2009
Dogs are very curious animals and as omnivores and natural scavengers, can get into and eat just about anything. Remember though that there are numerous toxic things in the home that could prove fatal for your pooch. The following is a list of 4 common household substances that you should make sure to keep out of your dog’s reach. Follow these steps and you won’t compromise on dog health care.
1) Antifreeze: Many people do not realize it, but common antifreeze kills many pets each year. Unfortunately, the sweet smell makes it appealing to your dog. Inside antifreeze you’ll find ethylene glycol and this is toxic. Symptoms of toxicity include seizures, vomiting, stumbling and lethargy leading to kidney failure. So, to prevent this, simply keep antifreeze far away from your dog. If you suspect that your dog has ingested antifreeze, take him to the vet immediately for a dog health check.
2) Chocolate: Don’t ever let your dog eat chocolate, as it is poisonous to dogs. People assume that only large amounts kill pets, but in fact any amount can prove dangerous. The symptoms you need to be aware of with chocolate poisoning are diarrhoea and vomiting. After this, you can even find the dog suffers seizures. If you think your dog might have just eaten some chocolate, visit the vet promptly. This is not good for a dog’s health.
3) Bleach: As you might imagine, household bleach is toxic to dogs. Anything containing bleach should be out of sight and out of mind. If your dog does drink bleach, the symptoms are nasty, including abdominal pain. Do NOT induce vomiting if you suspect your dog has ingested bleach and contact your vet immediately. Just by following these tips, you can feel confident that you’re doing all you can to keep on top of your dog health care routine.
4) Mouthwash: Again, something else that is found in the home and can prove fatal is mouthwash. There are some symptoms associated with mouthwash which are very unpleasant, and these include drooling and seizures. Once again, any mouthwash ingestion requires a visit to the vet.
If you own a pet then you have to take responsibility for it and this means looking after its health and keeping toxic products out of reach. As owners, we try our best to keep on top of a dog health care routine, but its no good washing them and grooming them if you then poison them accidentally with household substances. As long as you stay vigilant, you shouldn’t need to visit the vet with a sick dog that has just ingested something toxic.
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