Vigilance in safeguarding your dog’s health and wellbeing does not stop after you have dog-proofed your home. Extra vigilance is needed to protect your pet from potential everyday hazards that may be just around your home.

Household Chemicals

Many cases of poisoning cases in dogs are caused by ordinary household chemicals such as bleach, rat poisons, slug pellets, and anti-freeze.

Carbon Monoxide

Since carbon dioxide can be produced by just about any machine that uses gas for cooking or heating, and some appliances in your home, it is a good idea to install a carbon monoxide alarm inside your home. Issuance of early warning in cases CO levels increase inside the home is very important to prevent or reduce exposure to the gas. All gas appliances should be checked and serviced frequently. As an added precaution, a carbon monoxide should also be installed in the room where the boiler is located.

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