The following is a short list of products in our everyday life that may be potentially deadly to our pups. Buyer beware!
Grapes
Ingesting grapes (and raisins) can send dogs into acute renal failure; watch out for snacks you keep around the house like oatmeal cookies and trail mix.Diet and Birth Control Pills
Because of its caffeine and ephedrine content,1-2 diet pills can potentially be toxic for a small dog. High doses of birth control pills can also lead to serious bone marrow problems.Candles
Eating candles can cause serious gastrointestinal issues in dogs, and burns can be especially hard to treat. Make sure to keep your beautiful votives out of reach or opt for electric candles instead.Onions
Onions can zap doggy red blood cells which can result in Heinz Body Anemia, a potentially life-threatening condition. Onion powder is enough to do this, so be sure to read all ingredient labels before feeding your pup something new.
And there are others! Read more over on Dog Vacay.
So many things to consider. Next time you see Spot looking a little sluggish or down right ill you might want to look around the house or in your garage and see if there is something he might being getting into that you previously were unaware was dangerous!
As they say, a little prevention is truly worth a pound of cure.
