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OUTDOOR PET HAZARDS
The arrival of summer and warmer weather usually means our pets spend more time outdoors. But keep in mind that there are hazards outdoors, even in our own backyard. Here are some tips and info to help keep your pets safe this summer:
Insecticides and Pesticides
Store all insecticides and pesticides in their original packaging and away from pets. The National Pesticide Information Center (800-858-7378) can help you make informed decisions about pesticide use.
The most dangerous forms of pesticides include: slug and snail bait (containing metaldehyde), fly bait, systemic insecticides, mole or gopher bait, and rat poisons. Dogs can be attracted to slug bait that contains metaldehyde. Signs of poisoning include tremors, seizures, shaking, vomiting, hyper-salivation, rapid heart rate, and abdominal pain. If your pet ingests slug bait, contact your veterinarian immediately!!
Use caution with newer "pet-safe" slug baits containing iron. These products are toxic to pets and can initially cause gastrointestinal signs.
Poisonous Plants
Ingestion of even small amounts of certain plants (for example, rhododendron, azalea, oleander, lily, or yew) can be harmful or fatal to a pet. You may want to review this list of poisonous plants.
Fertilizers and Herbicides
Before applying a chemical to your lawn or in your yard, consider whether natural, organic or chemical-free remedies such as those described by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality might be just as effective for your intended use.
Do not let your pets in the yard while applying chemicals. Wait until chemicals have dried and even up to four days after application before allowing a pet into the area. Pets who lick their paws after walking on treated areas can be poisoned.
Ingesting cocoa mulch can be toxic. Also, compost contains bacteria that can cause tremors and seizures in pets who ingest it. Keep your pets away from compost piles.
Flea and Tick Products
A common cause of pet poisoning in the summer months is improper use or application of flea and tick control products. Use such products responsibly and according to package instructions. Overuse and misuse can be deadly.
Never use a product on cats that is intended for dogs. Never apply 45-65% permethrin "spot-on" products to cats, even in small amounts. Highly concentrated permethrin can be extremely toxic to cats.
All flea and tick "spot-on" products (even ones with nearly identical brand names) are NOT alike. Check the label to identify the active ingredient before you apply it.
Poison Control & Emergency Veterinary Care
It's always a good idea to have on hand the phone numbers for your veterinarian, a local emergency animal hospital, and poison control. If you suspect poisoning, call the ASPCA's Poison Control Hotline (1-888-426-4435, fee) or the Pet Poison Helpline (1-800-213-6680, fee) or your veterinarian immediately.
All info from the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association
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