Dog Health Care – Household Products Are More Dangerous Than You Think
Posted by GuestW on Dec 17, 2009 in Dogs • No commentsThe inquisitive nature of dogs often means we see them eating lots of varied things and they really don’t care what it is they eat. Remember though that there are numerous toxic things in the home that could prove fatal for your pooch. With this in mind, keep reading and find out exactly what household products should be kept out of a dog’s reach. Take the advice below and it will help you make sure your dog health care routine isn’t compromised.
1) Antifreeze: Many people do not realize it, but common antifreeze kills many pets each year. Unfortunately, the sweet smell makes it appealing to your dog. Inside antifreeze you’ll find ethylene glycol and this is toxic. Symptoms of toxicity include seizures, vomiting, stumbling and lethargy leading to kidney failure. So, to prevent this, simply keep antifreeze far away from your dog. If you suspect that your dog has ingested antifreeze, take him to the vet immediately for a dog health check.
2) Chocolate: Dark chocolate is a prime example of something very dangerous to dogs. People assume that only large amounts kill pets, but in fact any amount can prove dangerous. Chocolate poisoning has horrific symptoms for dogs, including frequent urination and hyper-activity. This can progress to seizures and unusual heart rhythms. Call your veterinarian immediately if you suspect your dog has eaten chocolate. Chocolate is bad for your dog’s health.
3) Bleach: As you might imagine, household bleach is toxic to dogs. Anything containing bleach should be out of sight and out of mind. Symptoms of bleach poisoning include drooling, vomiting, and abdominal pain. It is an owner’s common instinct to try and make the dog be sick to get rid of the product it has eaten, but doing this can be fatal for your pooch, so please don’t try it. You have to keep your dog health care routine in check otherwise these substances could kill.
4) Mouthwash: Again, something else that is found in the home and can prove fatal is mouthwash. Symptoms of poisoning by mouthwash include vomiting, drooling, seizures, and coma. You should take your dog to the veterinarian immediately if you suspect poisoning by mouthwash or other household item containing boric acid like contact lens solution or denture cleaner.
It is an owner’s responsibility to make sure dogs don’t get anywhere near to toxic substances. As owners, we try our best to keep on top of a dog health care routine, but its no good washing them and grooming them if you then poison them accidentally with household substances. Just remember that if you suspect anything bad has happened, then it is time you made a swift visit to the vet.
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