The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Home: What Every Pet Parent Must Know About Poisoning Before It’s Too Late
- Bring pet-safe houseplants: Research thoroughly while selecting houseplants and get familiar with the ones that are toxic to pets. Avoid bringing the plants that can cause poisoning in your fur baby.
- Secure the kitchen: Pets have sweet tooth just like humans and love feasting on delicious food. Sure, they cannot differentiate between good and bad food, but we can. Keep the kitchen free of foods that are harmful to pets or keep them at places that are out of your pet’s reach.
- Store treatments & household products in safe places: Pet-proof your house just the way you baby-proof it. Make sure that you store the treatments and other hazardous items in places that are not accessible to your pet. If required, secure the drawers where you store them with child locks.
- Watch your pet when outdoors: Be vigilant when you take your pet outside. Keep them away from trash cans, toxic outdoor plants and supplies like fertilizers or insecticides you use in your lawn.
- Be prepared for emergencies: No matter how hard you try, accidents can happen. Be prepared for emergencies so that you can provide the required care to your pet immediately in case of accidental consumption of toxic substances. Keep the contact number of the poison control center handy to get the emergency care guidance, right on time.
Parting notes
Pets, just like human kids, are curious and can put themselves in danger by accidentally ingesting toxic items while exploring their surroundings. By keeping toxic items away from pets and following the tips listed above, you can prevent poisoning in your furry companions and keep them safe, healthy and happy.
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