Posted on March 15, 2010.
Keep pets safe from household dangers Most responsible pet owners are aware that we must keep our cats and dogs from certain dangers to our house. We know we must prevent them from chewing on electrical son, drinking toilet water that contains chemical self-cleaning, keep them away from antifreeze and other chemicals, and under the chair. But our houses so many other dangers to our feline and canine companions that we need to consider and take action to prevent accidental poisoning or injury, or death.
Paper Shredders
Most paper shredders have an on / off switch and power buttons automatically. The motors can get hot in use and the cats are known to love warm places, and they will walk on anything. It offers the cat a comfortable sleeping place, and they can get their fur caught in the teeth grinding. He also reported cases of dogs get their tongues caught in shredders. Transform your shredder off when not in use, and never leave the unit self-feeding. Better yet, unplug the shredder until you need it.
Cat Litter
avoid clumping cat litter, especially with kittens. The kittens died after licking the litter from their paws. It will swell in the intestine, causing an obstruction. deodorized cat litter have a chemical basis. If your dog has a nasty habit of eating the box of cat litter can poison. Stick with basic clay litters.
Washers & Dryers
Cats and kittens like hot spots attached. Keep the lid closed on your washing machine when it is not used, be sure and kittens are not huddled in the laundry basket before adding the load. When loading the dryer, keep an eye on what Fluffy did not decide to jump in and get all cozy.
Wheelchairs
Pets can become tangled in the spokes of the wheel whether chairs are in use or not. Wheelchair Store in a room or closet away from animals when not in use.
Wire Cage
Tags and collars can get caught in the bars. Make sure the soil is tight and covers the bottom wire rods. The animal must have a properly fitted collar and tags should not hang too low. If the animal be left unattended in the crate, remove his collar when you leave and return immediately when you let him out. Do not put the collar on the top of the cage where he can get to it and chew on it.
Bars and food outlets
Put safety covers on all outlets for keeping your pet from licking the outlet or sticking a nail.
Made Clay home
Children love clay and pieces can fall off the table onto the floor. homemade play dough has a high salt content and salt can cause poisoning in animals, which can be fatal.
Cigarettes and tobacco products
Nicotine can be fatal to dogs. Keep all cigarettes, pipes and tobacco, chewing tobacco, and all other tobacco products away from pets. Empty ashtrays often.
Wrap foods in plastic
Pets can ingest pieces of plastic wrap when licking food residue out of them, and the bits can cause choking or intestinal obstruction.
Floor Vents
Keywords of your pet or legs can get caught in the vents, pinning them to the hot surface. Cover all vents by wrapping them in layers of netting and pushing the wind well in the soil. They can still catch a nail, but the net to protect burn their paws.
Rawhide
Dogs love to chew rawhide, but small pieces can break off and lodge in the throat causing the animal to choke, or create a blockage in the stomach or intestines. Rawhide chews can harbor salmonella also infect dogs and family members, and some manufacturers may use unregulated toxic chemicals in production.
