Getting Your MuttShack Ready! -- Top Ten
Dangers in Your Home
By Cait
Isaacs
Is your home
safe for your Furr Kids?
It might surprise you to know how many hazards there are in a
typical home for the pets we love.
Most everyone is aware that
anti-freeze, pest sprays, rat poison and the like should be kept
where no pet can get to them. And many of us have heard about plants
that are poison to our pets such as mistletoe, lilies and
poinsettias.
But have you ever considered the
following potential dangers to your pet?
1. Electrical cords; pets chewing on
electrical cords can receive a potentially fatal shock. This is
especially prevalent around the holidays when extension cords are
often used.
2. Ingesting harmful foods; chocolate
can be fatal to pets.
3. Worn out toys; toys that are worn or badly
chewed can begin to fall apart and small pieces of them can be
swallowed.
4. Garbage; pets that get into the
garbage can may eat bones, coffee grounds, spoiled food, cigarette
butts, etc.
5. Chemicals; pets may ingest
cleanser, soap, bleach, mothballs, paint, pool chemicals,
fertilizers, etc.
6. Medications; many medications
intended for humans can be fatal to pets, as can nicotine gum.
7. Open clothes dryer doors; the
dryer is a wonderfully warm spot for a cat to take a nap…make sure
they can’t get inside.
8. Other things may not be as obvious
as those listed above. I once had a kitten that, unknown to me,
swallowed a needle and thread. My first indication was a lump I
noticed on his throat. When I got him to the vet, x-rays were taken
and the item removed. The kitten and I were both traumatized!
9. When you are using potentially
dangerous tools like power saws, drills, etc., make sure your pet is
confined to an area away from your work place. Is your ceiling fan
running when your bird is flying free in the house?
10. If his mouth can reach it... he
will eat it. Pets usually investigate things with their mouths, and
there are many dangers in the average home. Take a look around your
house and see just how safe it is for your Furr Kids. A quick check
may save your pet from injury or death, and you from expensive vet
bills!
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