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Curious pets have a way of getting into things they shouldn\u2019t. Maybe your dog nosed through the garbage can. Or your cat gnawed on a new houseplant. Or a pet pried open the bottle of human medications in your backpack.<\/p>\n
Dogs and cats are often inadvertently poisoned by ingesting toxins, but like people, they can also be poisoned by inhaling noxious fumes or if their skin comes into contact with certain chemicals.<\/p>\n
When exposed to toxins, a healthy pet can become ill before you know it. Of course, the severity and timing of signs varies depending on the toxin involved. Signs like lethargy or loss of appetite can be subtle or they can be severe, ranging from vomiting and diarrhea to collapse and seizures.<\/p>\n
Would you know what to do, if you suspect your pet has been poisoned?<\/p>\n
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Help protect your pet from poisoning with the following:<\/p>\n
Know about potential poisons. <\/strong>When you\u2019re aware that many common lilies can be toxic to cats, you can keep them out of your house.\u00a0 Visit the Pet Poison Helpline<\/a> to learn what plants, household and garden items may cause trouble. For cats, common toxins include acetaminophen, flea and tick medications containing pyrethrin, and human antidepressants. The list for dogs includes chocolate, the artificial sweetener xylitol and grapes.<\/p>\n Store toxins out of paw\u2019s reach. <\/strong>Carefully place household, yard and automotive chemicals where pets can\u2019t access them. Replace toxic house and garden plants with pet-safe versions. Secure rodenticides where mice can access them but pets can\u2019t. All human and pet medications should be kept in a medicine cabinet or drawer. Never leave human foods in places where counter surfers can reach them.<\/p>\n