Pets in Danger

The biggest danger to your pets can be found right inside the home. There are many common products that may seem harmless to humans with the proper care.  There are dangerous household items for pets Sunshine Coast causing emergencies and residents should know. There are many reasons why pets are vulnerable to such items, so for all residents who have dogs, cats, and other pets inside their home, accounting for what they can reach is paramount to the safety of pets.

What follows are examples of common items found around the home that present a threat to the health of your pets. Your local vets treats pets every week for cases of poisoning.

Common Food Not Good For Pets

Your pet may want what you have for dinner, but you should only feed them food designed for their digestive system. A common misconception that many people have about cats is their love of milk. You should not give cats any dairy products to help keep them safe.

Chocolate and grapes are toxic to dogs and those items should be kept away from them. In addition, sugar-free sweeteners such as Xylitol can be highly toxic to dogs. So, to be safe only feed your dog or cat pet food.

Essential Oils Are Not Good For Pets

While popular in many homes, essential oil diffusers should not be used in residences where pets are present. Dogs and cats may have sensitive skin when it contacts with essential oils. This is particularly true of birds that tend to groom themselves frequently. You should find another way to spread the scent of essential oils around the home without using a diffuser.

Lilies Are Not Good For Cats

One of the biggest dangers to cats are lilies as they are highly toxic. Cats may often chew on certain types of flowers and lilies are one of them. There are certain varieties that present a danger to dogs as well, including the following;

• Amaryllis
• Calla
• Lily of the Valley
• Palm
• Peace

Instead of lilies, plant the Phalaenopsis Orchid, a beautiful flower also called the moon or moth orchid that is non-toxic to both dogs and cats.

Salt Is Not Good For Pets

You may not think of salt, one of the most common items found in the world, to be a danger. But sodium poisoning has killed pets around the world for many years. In addition to ensuring that the salt you keep in your kitchen is properly stored, check for items such as salt lamps which are quite popular. Do not forget about the dangers that sodium poisoning presents to pets. More on our pet information page.

There are other items such as medications for people and small items, such as string and wires which can be dangerous for dogs and cats to interact with.

By identifying dangerous household items for pets Sunshine Coast residents can reduce the chances of accidental poisoning to their dogs, cats, and other pets. You should do a search of your home for the items listed here along with any other potential poisons and be sure they are well out of the reach of your pets. A little precaution can go a long way towards keeping your pets safe. Contact All Animal Vets.