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FIFTH STREET
HOLLISTER, CA 95023
PHONE: 831-636-4300
FAX: 831-636-4310
BUSINESS HOURS:
MON-FRI
8:00AM-12:00PM
1:00PM-5:00PM
CLOSED DAILY
12:00PM-1:00PM
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101
Things You Didn't Know Could Harm Your Pet
Printable Version
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Make
your home a safer place for your pets by keeping them
away from the following hazardous household items, plants,
foods, objects, and trouble areas.
If
you think your pet has been exposed to a poisonous substance,
the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center can help. Call
1-888-426-4435 (any time, 24/7), and
consult with your veterinarian for follow-up care. It
may save your pet's life. For more poison prevention information,
visit www.aspca.org .
| Household
Items
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1. Non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory
medications
(ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.) |
13.
Lighter fluid |
| 2.
Acetaminophen
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14. Mothballs
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| 3.
Cold and flu medications
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15. Anti-cancer
drugs |
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4. Antidepressants |
16. Solvents
(paint thinners, etc.)
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5. Vitamins
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17. Flea
and tick products
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6. Home
insect products |
18. Drain
cleaners |
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7. Rat
and mouse bait |
19. Liquid
potpourri |
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8. Bleach
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20. Slug
and snail bait |
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9. Diet
pills |
21. Oven
cleaner |
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10. Disinfectants
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22. Lime/scale
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11. Fabric
softener |
23. Fly
bait |
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12. Lead
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24. Detergents
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25. Tobacco
products |
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| Common
Plants
| 26.
Aloe
Amaryllis
Andromeda Japonica
Asian Lily
Asparagus Fern
Australian Nut
Autumn Crocus
Azalea
Belladonna
Bird of Paradise
Bittersweet
Black Locust
Branching Ivy
Buckeye
Buddhist Pine
Caladium
Calla lily
Castor Bean
Ceriman
Clematis
Cordatum
Corn Plant
Cycads
Cyclamen
Daffodil
Daylily
Devil's Ivy
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Dieffenbachia
Dumbcane
Easter Lily
Elephant Ears
Emerald Fern
English Ivy
Eucalyptus
Ferns
Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron
Gold Dust Dracaena
Florida Beauty
Foxglove
Glacier Ivey
Galdiolas
Golden Pothos
Heavenly Bamboo
Honeysuckle
Hurricane Plant
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Iris
Jerusalem Cherry
Jimson Weed
Kalanchoe
Lantana
Lillies (all lilium species)
Lily of the valley
Lupine
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Marble
Queen Pothos
Morning Glory
Mother-in-law
Mountain Laurel
Narcissus
Needlepoint Ivy
Nephthysis
Nightshade
Oleander
Panda
Peace Lily
P hilodendron
Poison Hemlock
Precatory Bean (rosary pea)
Privet
Red Emerald
Rhododendron
Ribbon Plant
Sago Palm
Satin Pothos
Schefflera
Striped Dracaena
Sweetheart Ivy
Tulip
Water Hemlock
Wisteria
Yew
Yucca
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| Hazards
in the Home
You should never let your dogs
or cats eat any of these foods. Be sure to store
them where
your pets can't find them
| 27.
Avocado |
35.
Alcoholic beverages |
| 28.
Chocolate (all forms) |
36.
Moldy/spoiled foods |
| 29.
Coffee |
37.
Salt |
| 30.
Onions & onion powder |
38.
Fatty foods |
| 31.
Garlic |
39.
"Sugar-free" gum, candies or other
foods sweetened with Xylitol |
| 32.
Grapes |
40.
Tea leaves |
| 33.
Raisins |
41.
Raw yeast dough |
| 34.
Macadamia nuts |
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Objects
| 42.
Balls (specifically balls that are
small
or have a smooth outer coating)
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51.
Nylons |
| 43.
Batteries
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52.
Paper clips, push pins & other office
supplies |
| 44.
Bread twist ties
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53.
Plastic wrap & plastic bags |
| 45.
Buttons
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54.
Socks |
| 46.
Coins
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55.
Rubber-bands |
| 47.
Cotton swabs |
56.
Sharp objects (knives, razors, scissors, nails,
needles,
etc.) |
| 48.
Glass
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57.
String, yarn, dental floss, Christmas-tree
tinsel |
| 49.
Hair pins
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58.
Towels and blankets* (can fray dangerously)
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| 50.
Jewelry
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59.
Wax (candles, crayons, etc.) |
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Trouble
Areas
| 60.
Balconies & stairs - Tall balconies
without safety railings, or railings spaced
too far apart, can lead to a dangerous or
fatal fall.
61. Bath tubs or sinks - Small pets can
drown in full bathtubs or sinks.
62. Doors and windows - Dogs and cats can
run away if they find an open door or window.
They can also get seriously injured if they
run across a busy road. Windows should have
screens to prevent cats or other pets from
falling out.
63. Electrical cords - Your pets can be
electrocuted if they bite or chew on electrical
cords that are plugged in.
64. Fireplace - Your pets can be burned
by the flames or get sick if they eat the
ashes.
65. Toilets - Toilet water is not healthy
for pets to drink; always remember to close
the lid. Make sure you leave plenty of clean,
fresh water for your pets if you must leave
them home alone.
66. Washer and dryer - Your pets can crawl
into a washer or dryer without your knowledge;
close the doors to these appliances when
you're not using them.
** Trash cans - Pets love to get into the
trash, where they can find all sorts of
nasty and dangerous discards! Keep such
things only in covered cans your pet cannot
get into, and keep small trash cans emptied
frequently, and placed where the pet can't
reach them.
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Outside
the Home
67.
Algae - can be found in ponds or other bodies
of water; certain forms can be toxic.
68. Antifreeze/Coolant - some types of antifreeze
or coolant products contain ethylene glycol,
which is highly toxic to dogs and cats,
even in small amounts.
69. Fire pit/Grill - flames can result in
serious burns and ashes can cause illness
if ingested.
70. Fences or gates - your pets can run
away if they find openings in damaged fences
or gates, or if they dig under one - check
your fences frequently. They can also get
hurt or strangled if they get stuck.
71.
Deck lattice - your dogs or cats can get
stuck in the openings under your deck and
possibly be strangled.
72.
De-icing salts - some formulations may contain
chemicals that are hazardous to pets if
ingested in large amounts (including licking
the substance from their feet and fur).
Look for "pet-friendly" de-icing
salts.
73.
Compost (particularly if moldy)
74.
Gasoline
75.
Oil
76.
Pesticides - including herbicides applied
to your lawn
77.
Cocoa bean shell mulch/fertilizer
78.
Swimming pools and hot tubs - NEVER leave
your pet unattended near uncovered pools,
even if they can swim - they can't always
climb out, and can't swim forever. Also,
many contain chemicals which can sicken
or kill animals if swallowed, or cause skin
problems. |
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Holiday
Hazards
Help your pets enjoy the holidays
safely by keeping them away from potential problems
on these special days.
| 79.
Alcohol - Alcoholic beverages are toxic to
pets and should NEVER be given to them during
the holidays or any other time. |
| Valentine's
Day
80. Flowers and candy - Many types of flowers
and plants found in bouquets are harmful
to dogs and cats if they are ingested (see
the above list of hazardous plants). Chocolate
can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity,
abnormal heart rhythm, tremors and seizures,
and, in severe cases, chocolate poisoning
can be fatal. |
Easter
81. Fake grass - This colorful "grass"
may look appetizing to your pets, but it could
cause them to choke, or obstruct and possibly
strangulate their intestines if ingested.
82. Small toys and other plastic items - If
swallowed, small toys and plastic Easter eggs
can cause your pet to choke or even damage
their intestinal tracts. |
4th
of July
83. Fireworks - Fireworks can scare your pets,
making them run off, or cause serious injuries
if detonated near them. Many formulations
are also toxic if ingested. |
Halloween
84. Repeatedly opening doors to greet trick-or-treaters
can increase the chances of your pets running
out. Keep an eye on their whereabouts at all
times. If feasible, keep cats in a secure
area or closed room when opening doors.
85. Candles - Pets are naturally curious,
and may be attracted to the bright lights
of the flame in dark areas. Dogs and cats
could either burn themselves by the flame
or knock the candle over, starting a fire.
86. Xylitol - Candy or gum and even baked
goods sweetened with xylitol
(typically sold as "sugar-free")
are toxic even in very small quantities
and should be kept away from your pets.
87. All forms of chocolate can be harmful
to your pet, potentially resulting in poisoning
or even pancreatic inflammation from the high
fat content. |
Thanksgiving
88. Bones - Turkey, chicken and other small
animal bones are very different from the large
bones you find at the pet store. These small
bones splinter easily and can cause serious
internal damage if swallowed, so NEVER give
them to your pet.
89. Hot containers - Your dog or cat will
most likely become curious when they smell
something cooking. Keep an eye on hot containers
so that your pet does not tip them over and
get burned. |
Christmas
90. Holiday plants - Christmas rose, holly,
lilies, poinsettias and mistletoe are all
toxic to dogs and cats.
91. Ribbons - It may look adorable, but placing
a ribbon around your pet's neck may cause
them to choke.
92. Bubbling lights - Older forms of this
attractive decoration may contain methylene
chloride, which is a highly toxic chemical.
93. Fire salts - Contain chemicals that could
be harmful to pets.
94. Angel hair (spun glass) - Can be irritating
to eyes and skin, and could cause intestinal
obstruction if eaten in large amounts.
95. Christmas tree water - Stagnant tree water
or water containing preservatives could result
in stomach upset if ingested.
96. Decoration hooks - Can cause blockage
and/or trauma to gastrointestinal tract if
swallowed.
97. Styrofoam - Can cause your pets to choke
if swallowed.
98. Tinsel - Can cause choking or internal
trauma if swallowed. |
New
Year's
100. Balloons and confetti - These fun New
Year's party decorations can cause your pets
to choke or obstruct their intestines if ingested.
Keep an eye on your pets when they're around
these items, or move them to an area that
is not decorated.
101. Loud noises - New Year's is typically
a noisy holiday. Unfortunately, loud noises
frighten pets and can cause them to run off.
Keep your pets in a separate room, away from
noisemakers, music, and other loud sounds
that may startle them |
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