Pets Beware: Poison Prevention Month
March is designated as Pet Poison Prevention Month, a time for dog and cat owners to take into account that some common household products, and lawn and garden repellents, may be harmful to domestic animals and cause violent illnesses. Pet owners should be aware of the common toxins that Pet Poison Helpline gets calls about on a daily basis and how to prevent pets from ingesting these common home goods.
Common pet poisons in the kitchen: Food and Drink
- Chocolate, Coffee and Caffeine
- Vitamins and Minerals including iron
- Alcohol
- Citrus (lemons, oranges)
- Grapes and Raisins
- Nuts and other salty snacks
- Milk and other dairy products (ice cream, yogurt, etc.)
- Onions and Garlic
- Coconut
- Yeast Rolls
- Carpet Freshener and Shampoo
- Toilet Cleaners
- Vinegar and water
- Fabric softener sheets
- Bleach
- Cold and flu medications
- Antidepressant
- Holly (remember this during the Christmas season)
- Aloe (remember this in the summer months)
- Tulips
- Lilies
- Azaleas
- Branching Ivy
- Gladiola
- Iris
- Mums
- Rhubarb
- Boxwood
- Buckeye
- Buckwheat
- California Ivy
- Chives
- Fig
- Hydrangeas
- Indian hemp
- Lemon Grass
- Leek