Common Dog Poison at Home
Common Poisonous Things To Dogs At Home
Life as you know it will change once you have a dog in the house. There are many hidden killers at home that are actually poisonous materials yet very common at home. Obviously they need to be removed immediately.
When you think of poison, you would think of things that harm us as humans, but for a dog there are many things at home that can cause irritation, can be harmful or at its worst, can kill. In some cases, the dogs don’t even have to ingest it, just by skin contact, substances in the eye, inhalation or envenomation and they can crumble or perish.
Some of the more common poisons found at home are:
Food
We humans can eat a variety of so many things. Even the once poisonous and taboo Pufferfish or Fugu is actually a delicacy when done correctly. For our pets, not so much. Here are some food dogs should avoid.
Household Cleaners
They do a great job in cleaning our house, we just don’t want them to clean out our pets as well. Learn more about toxic household cleaners.
Pesticides
They do an excellent job on killing ants, cockroaches, herbicides, slugs and even rodents, but they can be too good, killing off your pet in the process, should they have access to it. Our pets are not pests.
Pharmaceutical Products
This can be medicine for humans or pets. If you take medication when you don’t need it, it can be harmful. If you take medication in excess, the same can be said. Just like humans, this also applies to our pets. But to add on, if they take medication meant for humans, accidental or not, it can be fatal. Never store medications in a place your dog can get to.
Plants
Not all plants are safe for pets, and some of them can be lethal. Always check on the compatibility before you introduce a new plant to your home or decide to keep them. If not, give them away or move them to a no pet zone. Also be careful of chemical based lawn fertilisers or herbicides/insecticides. Some plants known to be toxic to dogs (and cats):
What if you suspect your dog has been poisoned?
If you think your dog may have ingested, touched or inhaled something that they shouldn’t have, contact your vet right away. In emergency cases, keep your vet informed of what has happened which can include any or a combination of the following:
What poison your dog has been exposed to include product names, and list of contents/ingredients where possible.
How much have they consumed, ideally by weight or quantity.
When you think your dog was exposed to it.
What are the symptoms or side effects your dog has been showing signs of.
For emergency cases in Singapore, get in touch or visit one of these 24 hour emergency vets and if possible, bring along the relevant packaging or sample of the poisonous substance.
Take care and be safe with your dogs. Give them the very best and healthy snacks by Kuro Snacks: