Advice on Common Household Items that Are Poisonous to Your Dog from a Veterinarian Near You in Powder Springs, GA

You never know what your dog will get into but everyone should be aware of the many poisonous household items for dogs. Awareness of the harm these items can cause should reinforce the need to eliminate some items from your home or locate them so they are inaccessible to your dog. If you are looking for pet care from a vet near you, consider our Dallas Highway Animal Hospital team, a veterinary hospital serving the Powder Springs, GA, area.

Avoiding Dog Poisonings

The list of items poisonous to dogs is lengthy. Most are helpful or vital household items that we cannot eliminate, so we need to focus on storing the items in locations dogs cannot reach. As important, we should ensure dogs cannot access them while the items are in use. For example, we cannot leave poisonous items to dogs on a coffee table without risking a problem.

The household items that are poisonous to dogs fall into four categories. Our lists include examples and do not include all problem items in each category.

Human Foods

Most dog owners are aware of human foods that are dangerous for dogs, including chocolate, mushrooms, tree nuts, grapes and raisins, onions, garlic, and chives. Drinks containing caffeine or alcohol can also be toxic, as can those containing the sweetener xylitol.

Medicines

Prescription and over-the-counter medications, recreational drugs, vitamins and dental care products are widely dangerous to dogs. Many medicinal products come in child-proof containers that may not be dog-proof. Even seemingly safe products like cough drops and human toothpaste often contain ingredients dogs cannot ingest safely.

Chemicals and Household Products

Many products used to clean your oven, floors, glass, and clothing, as well as chemicals used with our automobiles, gardens, and swimming pools, are harmful to dogs, as are insecticides and pest control products. Batteries, coins, Play-Doh, and diapers are also dangerous to dogs.

Flowers and Plants

A number of our favorite houseplants, including lilies, aloe, philodendrons, and chrysanthemums, can be dangerous to dogs, so it is best to keep them on a shelf out of reach or remove them from your home.

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If you live in or near Powder Springs, GA, and want a veterinarian near you, call us at Dallas Highway Animal Hospital. Our pet care team offers quality, compassionate pet health service. Call us at (770) 419-8086 for veterinary care from a vet near you at our veterinary hospital.