Common Household Chemicals Harmful to Dogs

Dogs are naturally curious and when you combine this with ignorance about potential risks, they become more prone to suffering from the harmful effects of common household chemicals that can be found around your home.

 Oftentimes, even though how you take extra care in keeping household chemicals inaccessible to your pets, there are unseen health hazards that are often overlooked. Some of these include:

•     Tick and flea control products

Indiscriminate use of these products can expose everyone in the household, including your pets, to toxic chemicals. If your dog is harboring external parasites, it is best to look for products that contain ingredients which are not harmful to your pets. Safe alternatives include using diatomaceous earth and electric flea traps.

•     De-icing salts

These substances are often used during winter to melt snow and ice. Dogs can take in de-icing salts unintentionally when they walk on surfaces where the product has been applied and lick their paws.

•     Antifreeze

Many brands of antifreeze contain ethylene glycol which has a sweet smell that can attract animals. However, it is very toxic even when consumed in small amounts.

If you think your dog has ingested a potentially toxic substance bring him immediately to a Animal Clinic in Kenosha for prompt treatment.