Household Dangers and Poisons

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Non-toxic substances to avoid for dogs and cats:   Here are a few substances are considered to be non-toxic, although they may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in some people, they can be deadly to animals. Xylitol (please read for more info) Water based paints Toilet bowl water Silica gel Poinsettia Cat litter Glue traps Glow jewelry Christmas tree water	Warm Weather Hazards Animal toxins - toads, insects, spiders, snakes and scorpions Blue-green algae in ponds Citronella candles  Cocoa mulch Compost piles Fertilizers Flea products Outdoor plants and plant bulbs Swimming pool treatment supplies
Pesticide Hazards   When using herbicides or insecticides in or around you home: Always use pesticides in accordance with label instructions. Keep pets away from treated areas for the label recommended amount of time. Store unused products in areas that will always be inaccessible to pets. Be aware that fly baits containing methomyl and slug and snail baits containing metaldehyde are particularly dangerous.	Medication Precautions Keep all prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs out of the reach of your pets, preferably in closed cabinets. Remind guests to store their medications safely as well. Pain killers, cold medicines, anti-cancer drugs, antidepressants, vitamins, and diet pills are common examples of human medication that could be potentially lethal even in small dosages. One regular-strength ibuprofen tablet (200mg) can cause stomach ulcers in a 10-pound dog.
Cold Weather Hazards Antifreeze: If you think your pet has consumed antifreeze, contact your veterinarian right away. Liquid potpourris: Exposure to some types of liquid potpourris can result in severe oral, dermal and ocular damage. Ice melting products can be irritating to skin and mouth. Rat and mouse bait - place these products in areas that are inaccessible to your companion animals.   Plants Alphabetical listing of toxic plants A] Aloe Amaryllis Andromeda Japonica Asian Lily (Liliaceae) Asparagus Fern Australian Nut Autumn Crocus Avocado Azalea [B] Bird of Paradise American Bittersweet European Bittersweet Branching Ivy Buckeye Buddist Pine [C] Caladium Calla Lily Castor Bean Ceriman (aka Cutleaf Philodendron) Charming Diffenbachia Chinaberry Tree Chinese Evergreen Christmas Rose Clematis Cordatum Corn Plant (aka Cornstalk Plant) Cornstalk Plant (aka Corn Plant) Cutleaf Philodendron (aka Ceriman) Cycads Cyclamen [D] Daffodil Day Lily Devil's Ivy Dumb Cane Deadly Nightshade (See Nightshade) [E] Easter Lily Elephant Ears Emerald Feather (aka Emerald Fern) Emerald Fern (aka Emerald Feather) English Ivy F] Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron Flamingo Plant Florida Beauty Foxglove Fruit Salad Plant [G] Glacier Ivy Gladiolas Glory Lily Gold Dieffenbachia Gold Dust Dracaena Golden Pothos Green Gold Nephthysis [H] Hahn's self branching English Ivy Heartleaf Philodendron Heavenly Bamboo Holly Horsehead Philodendron Hurricane Plant Hyacinth Hydrangea [I] Iris [J] Japanese Show Lily Japanese Yew (aka Yew) Jerusalem Cherry [K] Kalanchoe [L] Lace Fern Lacy Tree Lily of the Valley [M] Macadamia Nut Madagascar Dragon Tree Marble Queen Marijuana Mauna Loa Peace Lily (aka Peace Lily) Mexican Breadfruit Mistletoe "American" Morning Glory Mother-in-Law [N] Narcissus Needlepoint Ivy Nephthytis Nightshade [O] Oleander Onion Orange Day Lily [P] Panda Peace Lily (aka Maana Loa Peace Lily) Philodendron Pertusum Plumosa Fern Precatory Bean [Q] Queensland Nut [R] Red Emerald Red Lily Red-Margined Dracaena (aka Straight-Margined Dracaena) Red Princess Rhododendron Ribbon Plant (Dracaena sanderiana) Rubrum Lily [S] Saddle Leaf Philodendron Sago Palm Satin Pothos Schefflera Spotted Dumb Cane Stargazer Lily Striped Dracaena Sweetheart Ivy Swiss Cheese Plant [T] Taro Vine Tiger Lily Tomato Plant Tree Philodendron Tropic Snow Dumbcane Tulip [V] Variable Dieffenbachia Variegated Philodendron [W] Warneckei Dracaena Wood Lily [Y] Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Yew (aka Japanese Yew) Yucca	Christmas Tree Hazards Christmas tree water may contain fertilizers, which, if ingested, can upset the stomach. Stagnant tree water can be breeding grounds for bacteria, which can also lead to vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea, if ingested. Electrical cords - Avoid animal exposure to electrical cords. If they are chewed they could electrocute your pet. Cover up or hide electrical cords and never let your pet chew on them. Ribbons or tinsel can become lodged in the intestines and cause intestinal obstruction. This is a very common situation for kittens! Batteries contain corrosives, and if ingested they can cause ulceration to the mouth, tongue, and the rest of the gastrointestinal tract. Glass ornaments can cause internal laceration when ingested.

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