10 Poisons to watch out for

Nothing is more important than keeping our dogs safe. There are many household items that dogs can easily come into contact with that can be very harmful to them. Here's a quick list of some household items that can be very harmful for your pets:

• Ibuporfen - causes stomach, kidney and possible nervous system damage
• Macadamian Nuts - causes paralysis
• Chocolate - damaging to the heart
• Insect and Mice Bait - often disguised to taste good, these are especially dangerous
• Turkey Skin - is known to cause pancreatis
• Acetaminophen - causes liver failure
• Antifreeze - causes liver failure
• Onions - causes hemdlytic anemia
• Fertilizer - damage to stomach and intestines
• Grapes and Rasins - causes kidney failure

for a more thorough list and explanation please read Poisons, Poisons Everywhere! by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM.