West Volusia News

From March 17, 2023 Post.

March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month, and we want to remind everyone to keep our furry friends safe from household toxins. 

Whether it's cleaning products, plants, or medications, it's important to know what can harm our pets. Let's work together to keep our pets healthy and happy!

Here's a list of common household toxins to watch out for.

*Cleaning products: Many household cleaning products contain chemicals that can be toxic to pets. These include bleach, ammonia, and carpet cleaners.

*Human medications: Many human medications can be toxic to pets, even in small amounts. These include over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, as well as prescription medications such as antidepressants and blood pressure medications.

*Foods: Some human foods can be toxic to pets, such as chocolate, caffeine, grapes and raisins, onions, garlic, and xylitol (a sugar substitute commonly found in gum and candy).

*Plants: Many common household plants can be toxic to pets, such as lilies, azaleas, and poinsettias.

*Insecticides: Insecticides and rodenticides can be toxic to pets, so it's important to keep these products out of reach.

*Antifreeze: Antifreeze is highly toxic to pets and can be fatal even in small amounts. Make sure to keep antifreeze out of reach and clean up any spills immediately.

*Batteries: Batteries contain corrosive materials that can be toxic to pets if ingested.

*Paint and solvents: Paint and solvents can contain chemicals that are toxic to pets, so it's important to keep these products out of reach.

*Nicotine: Nicotine is toxic to pets, so it's important to keep cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco out of reach.

*Carbon monoxide: Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly to pets (and humans). Make sure to have working carbon monoxide detectors in your home.

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