Accidental poisonings can happen quickly, be sure to take preventative measures to keep your pet safe. Keep all dangerous substances locked up or in a safe place inaccessible to your pet. Remember pets can be quite creative and curious, sometimes getting to places we never imagined.

Common Household Hazards:

• Coffee grounds
• Any chocolate but especially the dark type
• Onions, Grapes and Raisins, yeast dough, Avocado, tea, alcohol, some nuts
• Any pain killers and human medications
• Many common household and landscape plants, see www.apcc.aspca.org for a complete listing
• Most soaps, detergents and cleansers along with glues and adhesives
• Moth Balls, Batteries, Anti freeze, Gasoline, insecticides and herbicides
• Cocoa Mulch

Signs of Poisoning:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Depression
• Weakness
• Drooling
• Staggering
• Trembling (seizures)
• Dilated pupils
• Difficulty breathing
• Elevated heart rate (abnormal hyperactivity)
• Excessive drinking
• Oral or skin burns

Poison Safety Kit:

• Hydrogen Peroxide 3% and a baster or bulb Syringe to administer
• Can of soft pet food
• Saline eye solution
• Artificial tear gel
• Mild dish detergent to cleanse skin
• Rubber gloves
• Tweezers
• Muzzle (to help handle pets in pain or seizuring)
• Pet carrier ( to help transport pets in pain or seizuring)