If, on the one hand, your house is also a home and refuge for your chosen pet, on the other hand, housing can also be a source of danger for our four-legged friends who like to explore and mess around with everything. ! Know which are the 5 worst toxic products for pets and be on the safe side.
- Plants: They may look pretty and harmless, but the truth is that there are numerous indoor and outdoor plants that are highly toxic to pets. Therefore, it is important to check if your pet is attracted to houseplants or not, what kind of plants are these, what the danger is for the animal they have and whether or not it is necessary to remove them from the house and/or from the garden.
- Medications: unfortunately, many pets, especially dogs and cats, are attracted to certain medications due to their aroma, which consequently leads to their ingestion. Whether they are drugs prescribed to humans or even to pets themselves, their excessive/inappropriate intake can prove fatal for any four-legged friend. For this reason, indoors, all medications must be kept in a safe place that is difficult for pets to access.
- Insecticides: Although exposure to garden and/or insect insecticides also poses a high toxic risk for any pet, the type of insecticide of most concern is the use of flea products designed for dogs, cats, or vice versa. When applying any type of insecticide on your pet, always read the label beforehand and, in case of any doubt, consult a veterinarian beforehand.
- Food: a healthy and suitable diet for the pet in question is essential. However, it is equally important to know which are the dangerous foods for each animal, because they exist! Did you know, for example, that a cat cannot eat tomatoes or chocolate? And that peaches and plums can cause cyanide poisoning in dogs? Toxic foods can be as close as the fridge, pantry, or kitchen table, so it’s important to remain vigilant.