Perilous Poisons
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Has your dog ever chomped on chocolate? Does your kitty like to snack on plants?
In observance of National Poison Prevention Week (March 16 to March 22), the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) sheds light on the most common dangers pets may encounter, and offers helpful advice for poison-proofing your home.
In 2007, the APCC managed more than 130,000 cases, and the public utilized the Center’s 24-hour hotline with emergency and non-emergency inquiries alike. Last year, the APCC also played a critical role in keeping pet parents, veterinarians, and the American public accurately informed during the pet food recall crisis.
Out of all of the calls that were received in 2007, most of them involved common household goods and products:
Just Say No to Drugs: A whopping 89,000 calls were related to the unhappy combination of pets and medications such as painkillers, cold and flu preparations and antidepressants
Bugged out: In the effort to battle home invasions by unwelcome pests, our furry friends could be unintentionally put at risk for certain insecticides. More than 26,000 calls pertained to insecticides.
Don’t Eat the Daisies: In 2007, common household plants such as lilies, azaleas and kalanchoe, were the subject of more than 8,000 calls to the poison center.
Don’t take the Bait: It is important to be aware of the risks that chemical baits can post to your pet. Last year, the Center handled approximately 7,600 queries about these baits.
Mind the Mop: While many cleaning products can be used safely in homes where pets live, it is still important to take necessary precautions to protect furry family members from accidental overexposures.
If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, make the call that can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435.
http://www.aspca.org/apcc
Flash Game: Cooper the careful canine can help you clean up potential problems in the animated home. Play at:
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_poisonsafe