Chemicals Can Harm Your pooh ? Avoid it!

Chemicals Can Harm Your pooh ? Avoid it!

Anytime a new baby is coming into the home, we do everything possible to childproof the home to avoid injuries and illnesses.  Children are not the only curious souls that we have living in our homes.  Our pets are also frequent adventurers who do not know the dangers that many household products hold for them.  Many curious animals have lost their lives because dangerous household chemicals were left within their reach.

Almost all chemicals are harmful to both humans and pets if ingested.  Obvious dangers are insecticides, flea control products, bleach and antifreeze.  But even relatively docile items can be dangerous to pets.  It’s important to read labels and also to consult with your vet if there are any doubts as to a product’s safety.

One chemical that poses special problems is permethrin, a common anti flea chemical found in a variety of products ranging from pet shampoo to yard insecticide.  Cats are especially vulnerable to this chemical since their livers cannot process it.  Obviously we don’t want the cat to ingest it, but often just coming in contact with a dog that has been treated with permethrin is enough to harm the cat.  This is an example of a chemical that may be fine for one pet and deadly to another.  It’s your job to know which are which.

Thousands of pets die each year due to ethylene glycol poisoning.  This chemical is the active ingredient in most automotive antifreeze solutions and is especially attractive to animals due to its sweet smell and taste.  Even a small amount is enough to kill most animals, and humans.  A leak underneath your car can lead to an animal being poisoned and special care needs to be taken to ensure that all antifreeze spills are quickly cleaned up or heavily diluted with water.  If you suspect your pet has ingested antifreeze, get them to the vet immediately.

Rodent poisons can also cause problems.  Since the chemicals are designed to be attractive to rodents, it’s also likely that they will be attractive to your pets.  If you put out these poisons, make sure that your pets do not have access to the area.  Remove all poisons before letting your pet return to the area.  The best solution is to consult your vet or exterminator to find a rodentcide that is safer to your pets.

Remember that pets are very curious and their natural instinct is to try things with their mouths.  Unfortunately, many manmade chemicals are toxic with just a small amount.  If you have pets that roam your home and work area, be mindful of what they are exposed to and always assume that if they can get to it, they will ingest it.  There is no reason to lose a beloved pet to carelessness or ignorance.  Treat chemicals with the respect they deserve and ensure that they are properly stored and utilized so as to not cause harm to unintended victims.

 

 

 

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