Safety Tips for Your Pet – Health Hazards – Pet Safety, Cautions For Cats, Dangers For Dogs
ASPCA, Animal poison control center, 24 hour emergency veterinary poison hotline: (888) 426-4435
Pet Safety Alert:
Foods that are safe for us are not always safe for our pets. These include:
- chocolate
- avocado
- grapes and raisins
- xylitol sweetener (found in gum & toothpaste)
- macadamia nuts
- yeast dough
- onions and garlic
Cautions for Cats:
There is a saying, “cats are not small dogs.” What this means is that cats are unique creatures that have very specific needs. These items cause serious problems for cats:
- lilies of all types
- mice that have been eating rat poison
- acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- needles and thread
- cleaning solutions (like Pine-sol)
- flea products made for dogs
- Holiday tinsel
Dangers for Dogs:
Dogs love life, eating and chewing. They sometimes make poor choices as to what is food and what is not. These items cause serious problems for dogs:
- peach pits
- rat poison
- corn cobs
- slug bait
- wood glue
- fabric
- wooden skewers or deli toothpicks
- acorns
- cocoa mulch
- human pain relievers
- antifreeze