Are you aware that your home is full of potential toxins that your pet can easily ingest? Maintaining a household environment that is safe for pets is the best way to prevent any unfortunate cases of pet poisoning.

All medications should be safeguarded in a place that is inaccessible to curious pets and children. Medications for humans can be particularly appealing and tasty for dogs; in fact there have been cases when dogs have been known to consume large quantities of human vitamins and medications. Also, pet medications should also be kept in a secure place where your pet won’t have any access to them. 

Use rodent poison or bait with extreme caution

The components of rat poison are extremely poisonous to pets; as much as possible, the use of these products should be restricted. They should be placed in a secured location where they won’t be reached by curious and persistent pets. There is also a big possibility that rodents that die after consuming poison or bait can also be ingested by pets.

Anti-freeze and windshield de-Icer

The active ingredient in most anti-freeze products is ethylene glycol; it has a sweet taste that appeals to pets. But the substance is very toxic to pets and even one lick can have serious consequences.

Cases of poisoning can be very fatal. Take your pet to your Cedar Rapids, IA vet clinic ASAP if you think that it has ingested a toxic substance. See details here: http://animalcarehospital.org/