Dogs are naturally affectionate, loyal and well, lovable. And most of all, they are really big balls of energy- especially puppies. And although seeing your dogs running around and wagging their tails is very nice to take a look at, this could also harm them.
There are plenty of dangerous things inside your own home that can harm your dogs. You don't have to be a scientist or a mental math whiz to figure out just how important it is to ensure that your place is doggy-proofed.
Now, to help you with that, I have listed down some household products that are extremely dangerous to dogs and young puppies. I have assembled a listing of 10 things you will find at home that may harm your puppies. These things can also be found in Cesar Millan's web site.
Folk food
Just because we are able to eat it doesn't mean our food is safe for our canine companions. Chocolate contains big amounts of caffeine and theobromine which dogs don't endure well.
Rodenticides
Rat and mouse baits are built to be mouth-watering to rodents to help consumption, but sadly, for a similar reason many dogs find these baits appealing as well.
Insecticides
The commonest pesticide that dogs tend to eat is the ant or roach baits. They contain an attractant like peanut butter or bread which most dogs find appealing.
Human pharmaceuticals
This category includes prescription medicines and over the counter drugs meant for humans. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are toxic and should not be given to your dog.
Veterinary pharmaceuticals
Some pills that vets prescribe for dogs are flavored to make them more palatable and seemingly some taste so good that dogs assume that they are treats.
Plants
This is more of an issue with moggies but I have seen puppies that chewed on plants and occasionally adult dogs will gnaw on plants when their stomach is disturbing them.
Manure
One more reason to keep your dog out of the garden is manure which often smells like food to dogs.
Cleaning products
Many of those products are easily as noxious for our dogs as they are to us. Store all cleaning products away when not in use and think about using natural, organic cleaning solutions as an alternative.
Heavy metals
Zinc and lead are the commonest perpetrators. The most common cause of zinc toxicosis is ingestion of pennies. Cents minted since 1983 are essentially zinc and some dogs love to consume coins.
Various chemicals
Antifreeze is very sweet and interesting to dogs. They appear drunk after eating even tiny amounts.
Bottom line is, you want to make sure that your cute canine babies will be safe 24/7- so create that environment for them.
There are plenty of dangerous things inside your own home that can harm your dogs. You don't have to be a scientist or a mental math whiz to figure out just how important it is to ensure that your place is doggy-proofed.
Now, to help you with that, I have listed down some household products that are extremely dangerous to dogs and young puppies. I have assembled a listing of 10 things you will find at home that may harm your puppies. These things can also be found in Cesar Millan's web site.
Folk food
Just because we are able to eat it doesn't mean our food is safe for our canine companions. Chocolate contains big amounts of caffeine and theobromine which dogs don't endure well.
Rodenticides
Rat and mouse baits are built to be mouth-watering to rodents to help consumption, but sadly, for a similar reason many dogs find these baits appealing as well.
Insecticides
The commonest pesticide that dogs tend to eat is the ant or roach baits. They contain an attractant like peanut butter or bread which most dogs find appealing.
Human pharmaceuticals
This category includes prescription medicines and over the counter drugs meant for humans. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are toxic and should not be given to your dog.
Veterinary pharmaceuticals
Some pills that vets prescribe for dogs are flavored to make them more palatable and seemingly some taste so good that dogs assume that they are treats.
Plants
This is more of an issue with moggies but I have seen puppies that chewed on plants and occasionally adult dogs will gnaw on plants when their stomach is disturbing them.
Manure
One more reason to keep your dog out of the garden is manure which often smells like food to dogs.
Cleaning products
Many of those products are easily as noxious for our dogs as they are to us. Store all cleaning products away when not in use and think about using natural, organic cleaning solutions as an alternative.
Heavy metals
Zinc and lead are the commonest perpetrators. The most common cause of zinc toxicosis is ingestion of pennies. Cents minted since 1983 are essentially zinc and some dogs love to consume coins.
Various chemicals
Antifreeze is very sweet and interesting to dogs. They appear drunk after eating even tiny amounts.
Bottom line is, you want to make sure that your cute canine babies will be safe 24/7- so create that environment for them.
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