Take simple steps to keep your pets safe

By mvlife on March 20, 2013

With Pet Poison Prevention Week taking place this week, the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is reminding pet owners to be aware of the potential dangers that may exist in their homes. ? Taking some simple steps and ?poison-proofing? your home will reduce the chances that your pet will come in contact with a toxic substance.

Living room:?

• Some common household plants can be toxic to dogs and cats. For example, lilies are especially poisonous to cats, so should be eliminated from bouquets where cats live. Just one or two petals can be fatal!

• Don?t spray aerosols or any heavily fragranced products around caged birds. ? Be careful with batteries. Dogs enjoy chewing on battery-containing devices like remote controls and cell phones. If ingested, they can cause serious chemical burns.

Kitchen:

• Some human foods are poisonous to dogs and cats including raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, onions, garlic, unbaked yeast bread dough, fatty foods and chocolate.

• Keep alcoholic beverages out of reach, as alcohol can cause low blood sugar in pets.

Bathroom:

Utility room:

• Keep rat and mouse poison far away from pets and be mindful that rodents can transfer the products to locations accessible by pets.

• When using insecticides in your home or on your pets, read the label carefully. Never use flea and tick products meant for dogs on your cat, as they may cause tremors and seizures.

Garage:

• Antifreeze is extremely toxic and has a sweet taste that may be appealing to pets.

• Keep all automotive products, such as windshield cleaner fluid or brake fluid, away from pets as they may contain methanol, a toxic alcohol similar to antifreeze.

Yard and garden:

• Dogs like the taste of certain fertilizers, such as bone meal or blood meal. Keep bags tightly sealed and out of their reach.

• Grub or snail killers can be harmful to pets. Avoid using them if possible.

• Keep pets off lawns until commercially sprayed herbicides are dry. ? If you think your pet may have ingested something harmful, contact your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline at 1-800-213-6680.

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