Each of us takes care to hide all the toxic and harmful substances present in the house such as: particularly aggressive cleaning chemicals, rat poison, and all those other substances potentially dangerous for children and pets. However, it may happen that we are not fully aware of all those other toxins present in our home which, if inadvertently ingested by Fido or Cat, can cause even very serious damage.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him
We have focused several times on what may be the pitfalls to which we expose ourselves every time we spend a day outdoors with Fido or face together a more or less long journey. Today we want to talk to you about the dangers that can be hidden, without our knowledge, in homes.
Each of us responsibly takes care to hide all the toxic and harmful substances present in the house such as: cleaning chemicals particularly aggressive, rat poison, and all those other substances potentially dangerous for children and pets.
However, it may happen that we are not fully aware of all those other toxins present in our home which, if inadvertently ingested by Fido or Cat, can cause even very serious damage.
So here are 10 things present in the house that are potentially dangerous for your animal friends.
Index
Ibuprofen
THEibuprofen is an active principle of the family of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) widely used in many human drugs. Before administering drugs containing it to our animals, consult your trusted veterinarian. Ibuprofen can cause considerable damage, both in the intestine and in the kidneys, and the contraindications can be so many. Medicines for human use can seriously damage the health of cats and dogs. In this regard, make sure that they cannot be ingested by your pets and remember that if the container of a drug can be childproof it may not be for the dog. With his jaw, in fact, he could easily break it and ingest its contents entirely.
Medicines for animals
As for drugs for human use, it is important to keep those formulated for veterinary use away from the paws of Fido or Kitty. Often they can have a pleasantly inviting taste to the palate of our faithful companions who could then ingest them. Even if formulated for them, the risk is always high: they would certainly take a larger dose than recommended.
Grapes and raisins
I know it may sound unbelievable but grapes can also be dangerous for our friends. Raisins or raisins in particular can cause kidney failure in dogs. Some tests have shown that if ingested already in small doses, 6/7 berries, it can be toxic.
Chewing-gum without sugar with xylitol
Many confectionery products, such as chewing gum or candy, can contain xylitol a sweetener which if ingested can cause hypoglycemia and liver failure in animals.
Chocolate
That the chocolateor it is harmful to our animal friends is now well known: it is certainly not an urban legend put around by some gluttonous turn to grab it all. There theobrominecontained in it can be fatal to dogs and many other pets. Think that in very small doses it can be a strong stimulant for horses, to the point of being considered an illegal substance because it is doping.
If ingested by Fido or Micio in high doses, chocolate can cause convulsions, vomiting, diarrhea and cardiovascular problems. The dark one is the most dangerous. Also beware of foods that contain caffeine.
Alcohol
Even if our dog is our best friend, with whom we are separated only for a few hours a day, this is not a good reason to share a nice ice cold beer with him.
Alcohol, even in very small doses, can trigger gastrointestinal and respiratory problems in our four-legged friends and in some subjects it can cause death.
Gigli
The lily can also be counted on the long list of plants common which can be toxic to animals. A cat that ingests even small amounts of it can incur severe kidney damage.
Other very popular plants to pay attention to for their toxicity are certainly some varieties of Cycas o sago palms, oleander, tulip bulbs, azaleas, rhododendrons, yews and ivy.
Battery
We usually take care not to leave toxic products or corrosive acids around but it may happen that we forget the old car battery unattended. The acids contained in it if ingested can cause serious injuries to the mouth and stomach of animals. So beware.
Albero di Natale
This is certainly not the time to worry, but next Christmas pay more attention to your tree. Balls, balls and various decorations can be, in fact, very dangerous for our animals that could ingest them with consequent serious intestinal problems. For all those who insist on using real trees, beware: the soil could contain toxic fertilizers and bacteria with which animals could easily come into contact.
Lemongrass candles
I mosquito repellents in the form of candles, especially those with lemongrass, can be harmful to the health of our animals. If ingested they can cause diarrhea and stomach cramps.
And as an old advertising slogan from the eighties said, “Prevention is better than cure”.
Lorenzo DeRitis
