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Dogs are a joy to have but you should realize that taking care of them is also a big responsibility. That doesn’t just mean feeding and sheltering them but also making sure that they don’t come to harm. Since some common household objects can make your dog sick or even be fatal to them, you would do well to make sure to get rid of the following items or make sure they are out of reach of your beloved pooch.
1 – Some types of houseplants
The American Veterinary Medical Association says that philodendron, sago palms, and some types of lilies are toxic to dogs. These are popular indoor plants so if you don’t want to totally get rid of them, at least place them in high places that are out of reach of your dog.
2 – Liquid potpourri
Per the AVMA, forget about the nice smell of liquid potpourri as they can trigger serious oral ulcers if a dog manages to ingest them.
3 – Mothballs
One common ingredient in most commercial mothballs is naphthalene. If ingested by a dog, it can trigger brain swelling, blood cell and kidney damage, coma, seizures, and even death. A safer alternative is to use natural cedar products instead.
4 – Candy bowls
The bowls themselves are not dangerous but the fact that the sweets may be in easy reach is. According to the Blue Cross for Pets, candy with xylitol can cause severe digestive upset and even death. The theobromine in chocolate can also be fatal to dogs and the darker the chocolate, the more theobromine it has. Consider securely storing your snacks in a cupboard instead.
5 – Mousetraps
Dogs that run afoul of mousetraps can suffer injured paws and snouts. And if the rodent trap has poison in it, your dog could die because a few modern rodenticides have no antidotes. In that case, even quick medical intervention may not be enough to save your pet.
6 – Portable heaters
While they’re handy to have during winter, they are a serious fire and injury hazard for pets. The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals says that the hot metal of the heater can cause a dog burns and smaller dogs can be seriously injured if the heater gets knocked over and falls on top of them.
And if a dog manages to gnaw at the cables, they can be electrocuted if not start a fire. If you do use a portable heater, keep a sharp eye out to make sure your dog is safe and securely store it after use.
7 – Unsecured wires and cables
Puppies and even grown dogs have been known to
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8 – Bags of fertilizers
Fertilizers should be in secure storage outside the house. Otherwise, you could end up with a serious medical emergency if your dog manages to get to them.
9 – Household glues
While these items are usually child-proof, dogs can just chew through the packaging. The problem is that adhesives containing diphenylmethane diisocyanate can rapidly swell inside your dog’s throat or belly. Obviously, suffocation or permanent damage can result so make sure to always secure them after use.
10 – Sprayable weed killers
The chemicals that are used to prevent weeds in a lawn can also stick to dogs’ fur and if your dog licks it or it gets absorbed through the skin, medical problems may occur. A good strategy would be to spot-treat the weeds and make sure pets and small children are kept away from the treated areas for the indicated time period.
11 – Antifreeze
While important for your car, coolants that contain ethylene or propylene glycol are very toxic to both humans and pets. Instead of stocking up on large amounts of antifreeze, just buy enough to top up your engine when needed.