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Brochure Spotlights Indoor Dangers to Pets

Animal Radio
We assume our homes are the safest places for our pets. When in fact, potentially fatal dangers lurk on countertops, inside cabinets and behind closed doors and grow inside planters. Pet owners often do not realize that dogs can crush and open any childproof prescription vial. This highlights the fact that poison proofing a home for a dog requires even more attention to detail than for a toddler. And remember that only flea and tick products labeled for cats can be safely used on cats. Mistakes have been deadly. In 2005, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center managed over 100,000 cases involving animals exposed to just about every substance imaginable. Veterinarians are now working with the AVMA to help educate people about the potential hazards that may be present in their pet’s everyday environment. A new brochure heightens pet owner’s awareness of substances and objects that can sicken pets. From pennies and plants to human prescriptions, and helps pet owners reduce or eliminate pet access and exposure to health threats. For more information, visit the ASPCA Poison Control website, at http://www.ASPCA.org