{"id":348,"date":"2020-03-05T23:52:21","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T04:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/?p=348"},"modified":"2020-03-05T23:52:22","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T04:52:22","slug":"the-more-you-know-about-pet-poison-prevention-could-save-a-life-%ef%bb%bf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/the-more-you-know-about-pet-poison-prevention-could-save-a-life-%ef%bb%bf\/","title":{"rendered":"The More You Know About Pet Poison Prevention Could Save a Life \ufeff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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March is a really<\/em> important month for veterinary professionals and pet owners alike. Why? Because it\u2019s Pet Poison Prevention Month!\u00a0<\/em>
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It might seem over-the-top to designate an entire month to raise awareness about this issue, but accidental exposure to harmful chemicals, toxic plants, dangerous foods, and human medications can place a pet in the crosshairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always Sniffing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although their keen hearing and vision are important, pets primarily explore their environments with their senses of smell and taste. As a result, pet poison prevention should be a top priority in and around the home. Be sure to secure known toxins behind closed doors or in locked cabinets, and check floors and easily accessible surfaces on a daily basis.
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If and when chemicals or products are used around the home, crate your pet  (or consider boarding them<\/a>) until it\u2019s safe for them to return to their environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pills and More<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether intended for your animals or the people in your house, all medications should be kept out of your pet\u2019s reach. Prescription or over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements can all cause severe symptoms that require emergency veterinary care<\/a> if eaten. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So Hungry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, many of the foods that people love are responsible for poisoning pets. Chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, macadamia nuts, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, and anything artificially sweetened with Xylitol<\/a> must be off-limits to pets. Be sure to:
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