National Poison Prevention Week is officially recognized March 20-26. At Paws Pet Care, Louisville Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers we care 365 days a year to try and help educate our clients and ALL pet owners on common pet toxins and how to prevent poisoning emergencies, so we have compiled a list of the TOP 10 pet poisons for you to look out for in your home:
Dog Poisons:
- Chocolate
- Mouse and Rat Poisons (rodenticides)
- Vitamins and Minerals (e.g., Vitamin D3, iron, etc.)
- NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.)
- Cardiac Medications (e.g., calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, etc.)
- Cold and Allergy Medications (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, etc.)
- Antidepressants (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
- Xylitol
- Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol)
- Caffeine Pills
Cat Poisons:
- Topical spot-on insecticides
- Household Cleaners
- Antidepressants
- Lilies
- Insoluble Oxalate Plants (e.g., Dieffenbachia, Philodendron, etc.)
- Human and Veterinary NSAIDs
- Cold and Flu Medication (e.g., Tylenol)
- Glow Sticks
- ADD/ADHD Medications/Amphetamines
- Mouse and Rat Poison
If you think your fur-kid has ingested any of these items or any other substance that may be harmful to them please immediately call your veterinarian for help and have the container, package or label in hand. Your pet’s life will depend on it.
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