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April 27th, 2009 by Cheryl L. True

Every year, large numbers of pets undergo surgery due to accidental poisoning. With a few safety precautions, you can prevent your pet from becoming a statistic.

Even the most innocent of substances can poison your pet. These include onions, coffee grounds because of their high caffeine content, chocolate and even bread dough.

Plants are a prime target for many pets. Always keep houseplants in areas where your pet won’t have access to them.

Take note that many plants we keep as garden ornamentals are extremely toxic to pets. Oleander, lilies, rhododendrons, foxgloves and azaleas along with a host of other plants are responsible for numerous pet deaths every year.

Search the Internet to check which plants are poisonous to your pet. If you have any of them in your garden, dispose of them at once.

Garden sprays are also a hazard. If a spill occurs and your pet gets some toxic material on its paws, it will be in serious trouble as soon as it licks them. Herbivorous pets such as guinea pigs and rabbits are particularly at risk from ingesting toxic substances used on lawns. Another danger is when your pet “touches” spray-dampened foliage and cleans itself afterwards. It could ingest the toxin this way.

If you insist on spraying your garden, use an animal-friendly product. Better still, avoid using toxic substances.

Household substances can be lethal to your pet. Dishwasher powder, fragrant oils, detergent, liquid soap, batteries and even your child’s play dough can all have fatal consequences for a pet. Always ensure these are out of your pet’s reach.

Antifreeze is a problem during winter. This sweet tasting substance attracts pets. It only takes less than a teaspoonful to kill a large dog. If any of this substance is spilled, flush the area with fresh water.

Spilled coffee grounds or instant coffee should be cleaned immediately. If your pet eats or walks through them and licks its paws, this can have fatal consequences. Cigarette butts are another hazard, especially with puppies. These can make your pet extremely ill.

Are you losing your pets to accidents? Do they wander and never return? Show them that you care. Keep your pets safe from harm with the wireless containment fence.