Top Ten Toxins
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
has issued its top ten toxins for 2013.
1. Prescription medication for humans: the worst are heart medications, antidepression medications and pain medications.
2. Insecticides, especially for cats, who lick themselves all over.
3. Over the counter medications, such as aspirin products , fish oils, herbal medications.
Ibuprofen medications are particularly dangerous.
4. Household products, such as cleaning solutions or powders.
5. People food, including onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, and sugar substitutes. Don't forget chocolate, which when eaten in large enough quantities may cause vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, elevated heart rates and even seizures. The darker the chocolate, the worse the effects.
6. Veterinary products, which often have been flavored to appeal to pets.
7. Rodenticides, intended to kill mice and other rodents. Make sure they are well out of reach of any dog or cat, or any other animal you don't wish to kill!
8. Plants. Particularly lilies. When ingested they can quickly cause kidney failure.
9. Lawn and garden products such as fertilizers and bone meal.
10. Any type of household cleanser, used to mop floors or dust furniture.
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Knowledge is power and in some cases could save your pet's life!
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