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Most toxins that dogs may encounter are located right in or around the home. The best way to deal with potential poisoning is to avoid it in the first place. Place everything that can be harmful to your dog out of his reach. In particular, puppies are more likely to get into toxic substances since they have a tendency to get into everything.
Common toxins found around the home include poisons. Rat poison, in particular, can be highly toxic to dogs if they get a hold of large quantities. When rat poison is used properly and placed in small quantities out of the dog’s reach, it has a low toxicity level.
Rat poisoning is color coded to indicate the active ingredient in the poison. If your dog gets into the rat poison, you need to remember the color of it so that the veterinarian may treat him properly.
Rat Poison Color Codes:
-Blue: anticoagulants
-Green: alphachloralose
-Brown: calciferol
-Pink or gray” gamma-HCH
Vermin killer contains strychnine. Therefore, you must be on the alert for the bodies of your intended victims. Your dog might decide to chew on the carcass, not realizing that the body is toxic to him.
Additionally, lice and flea killers such as organchlorine and organophosphorus compounds are toxic to dogs. Weed killer containing sodium chloride is also toxic to your dog if ingested.
Several items inside the home can also become toxic to your pet. If you keep them out of your pet’s reach, all should be fine. These potentially toxic items include: barbiturates, tranquillizers, cigars, cigarettes, household detergents and cleaners, and aspirin.
Outside the home, practice vigilance against for antifreeze, paraquat or herbicide, and toads. If your dog decides to chew or pick up a toad with his mouth, he is exposing himself to a toxic substance.
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