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Concurrent with National Poison Prevention Month for people, March has also been declared National Pet Poison Prevention Month.
Pets are highly susceptible to poison, many of which we don't consider harmful because they are benign to us. According to healthy pet advocates Four Muddy Paws, the following are the most common toxins for dogs and cats:
Common Dog Poisons
1. Chocolate
2. Mouse and Rat Poisons (rodenticides)
3. Vitamins and Minerals (e.g., Vitamin D3, iron, etc.)
4. NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.)
5. Cardiac Medications (e.g., calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, etc.)
6. Cold and Allergy Medications (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, etc.)
7. Antidepressants (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
8. Xylitol (common in toothpaste and chewing gum)
9. Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol)
10. Caffeine Pills
Common Cat Poisons
1. Topical spot-on insecticides
2. Household Cleaners
3. Antidepressants
4. Lilies
5. Insoluble Oxalate Plants (e.g., Dieffenbachia, Philodendron, etc.)
6. Human and Veterinary NSAIDs
7. Cold and Flu Medication (e.g., Tylenol)
8. Glow Sticks
9. ADD/ADHD Medications/Amphetamines
10. Mouse and Rat Poison
Four Muddy Paws recommends pet parents check with the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center for a complete list of preventative actions and ways to pet-proof your house at https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control.
You can also download the ASPCA Poison Control APP from your favorite APP store at https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/apcc-mobile-app.
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