Top 10 Pet Toxins

by Joits

Pets can get into a variety of dangers lurking around your home. Everyday items like gum, medications or flea control could potentially be fatal if ingested by your pet. The Pet Poison Hotline has put together lists of the Top 10 pet toxins for both dogs and cats.  If you think that your pet has gotten into one of these potential poisons or any toxic substance, call your veterinarian or the Pet Poison Hotline at 1-800-213-6680.

Top 10 Dog Poisons

1. Chocolate
2. Insect      bait stations
3. Rodenticides      (i.e. mouse and rat poison)
4. Fertilizers
5. Xylitol-containing      products (i.e. sugar-free gums and candies)
6. Ibuprofen      (Advil® or Motrin® in brand name or generic form)
7. Acetaminophen      (Tylenol® in brand name or generic form)
8. Silica      gel packs
9. Amphetamines,      such as ADD/ADHD drugs
10. Household      cleaners

Top 10 Cat Poisons

1. Lilies
2. Canine      pyrethroid insecticides (topical flea and tick medicine designed for dogs      but erroneously placed on cats)
3. Household      cleaners
4. Rodenticides
5. Paints      and varnishes
6. Veterinary      non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (Rimadyl®, Deramaxx®)
7. Glow      sticks/glow jewelry
8. Amphetamines      (such as ADD/ADHD drugs)
9. Acetaminophen      (Tylenol® in brand name or generic form)
10. Ibuprofen      (Advil or Motrin® in brand name or generic form)

 

 

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Top 10 Pet Toxins