Many common pet poisons are in our homes and yards. Some of the more common ones to watch for are:
- Methylxanthines- chocolate and caffeine
- Ethylene glycol- antifreeze
- Indoor plants
- Metaldehyde- snail bait poison
- Household cleaners- bleach and lye
- Silica gel packs
- Acetaminophen- tylenol
- Xylitol- sugar free sweetener in chewing gum
- Rat poison
- Fertilizers
- Insect bait stations
- Walnuts
- Alcohol
- Strychnine
- Insecticides
- NSAID’s- Ibuprophen
Helpful Tips:
- Keep medications off night table
- Plastic weekly pill holders look and sound like dog rattle chew toys
- Keep purses with medication high and out of reach
- Store pet medications apart from human medications
- Do not store multiple day medications in a plastic storage bag
- Do not store medications in Greenies or Pill Pockets lest other pets eat them.
Poison Emergency Phone Numbers
- Pet poison Helpline- 800-213-6680
- Animal Poison Control Center- 888-426-4435
- National Animal Poison Control Center- 800-548-2423
- Kansas State University- 758-532-5679
In the Event of an Emergency, be Prepared to give the following information:
- Your name, address and telephone number
- Any information regarding the exposure (ie; the amount of poisonous product, the amount of times since the exposure to the poison, etc.)
- The species of animal, breed, age, sex, weight and whether or not more than one animal is involved
- The name of the poison or type of poison that the animal was exposed to, if you know (provide as much information as possible)
- What problems or symptoms that your animal or animals are experiencing