We all want to keep our precious pets safe, happy and healthy. If you have dogs,cats or any other animal pets, you want the best for them.
One thing that is too often over looked in our pet care is poison. The simple fact is most of us don’t know what can be harmful or even deadly to out pets. But many everyday items can harm our pets and as owners we must learn what keep away from them.
We all know how quickly a curious pet can get into things and we all know that these same pets put everything they come into contact with into their mouths. The trick to keeping them safe from poisoning is to educate ourselves about hazardous items and then keeping our pets away from contact with them. This can be easier to say than to do.
Every year the ASPCA puts out a list of the top ten pet poisons for the year. Following is the list for 2009. Some of the items should be no brainers, but a few might also be a surprise.
1. Human Medications
2. Insecticides
3. People Food
4. Plants
5. Veterinary Medications
6. Rodenticides
7. Household Cleaners
8. Heavy Metals
9. Garden Products
10. Chemical Hazards
For a breakdown of the number of pets the ASPCA received calls about for the above poisons go here. You can also read the harm each of the above items can cause as well as places where animals seem to find them. As I said before, educate yourself and save your pet as well as a hefty vet bill.
If the worst should happen and your animal friend does fall prey to a poison, please remember there are two pet poison help lines listed under the Friends section on our home page. You can call either one for assistance and advice.