Protect Your Pet in your Home!

When adopting your new friend from Black Dog, Second Chance, you'll need to 'Puppy Proof' your home. The following is a list, (not a complete list) provided by the ASPCA, of things that could be harmful/poisonous to your dog or cat. Please keep these things out of reach of your pet at all times!

Animal Poison Control Center 1-888-426-4435

Household Items

• Anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen, aspirin)
• Acetaminophen
• Cold and flu medications
• Antidepressants
• Vitamins
• Home insect products
• Rat and mouse bait
• Bleach
• Diet pills
• Disinfectants
• Fabric softener
• Lead
• Lighter Fluid
• Mothballs
• Anti-cancer drugs
• Solvents (paint thinners)
• Flea and tick products
• Drain cleaner
• Liquid potpourri
• Slug and snail bait
• Oven cleaner sprays
• Lime/scale remover
• Fly bait
• Detergents
• Tobacco products

Plants

• Aloe
• Amaryllis
• Andromeda Japonica
• Asian Lily
• Asparagus Fern
• Australian Nut
• Autumn Crocus
• Azalea
• Belladonna
• Bird of Paradise
• Bittersweet
• Black Locust
• Branching Ivy
• Buckeye
• Buddhist Pine
• Caladium
• Calla Lily
• Castory Bean
• Ceriman
• Clematis
• Cordatum
• Corn Plant
• Cycads
• Cyclamen
• Daffodil
• Daylily
• Devil's Ivy
• Deiffenbachia
• Dumbcane
• Easter Lily
• Elephant Ears
• Emerald Fern
• English Ivy
• Eucalyptus
• Ferns
• Gold Dust Dracaena
• Florida Beauty
• Foxglove
• Glacier Ivy
• Gladiolas
• Golden Pothos
• Heavenly Bamboo
• Honeysuckle
• Hurricane Plant
• Hyacinth
• Hydrangea
• Iris
• Jerusalem Cherry
• Jimson Weed
• Kalanchoe
• Lantana
• Lilies
• Lily of the Valley
• Lupine
• Marble Queen
• Morning Glory
• Mother-in-Law
• Mountain Laurel
• Narcissus
• Needlepoint Ivy
• Nephthysis
• Nightshade
• Oleander
• Panda
• Peace Lily
• Philodendron
• Poison Hemlock
• Precatory Bean
• Privet
• Red Emerald
• Rhododendron
• Ribbon Plant
• Sago Palm
• Satin Pothos
• Schefflera
• Striped Dracaena
• Sweetheart Ivy
• Tulip
• Water Hemlock
• Wisteria
• Yew
• Yucca

Harmful Foods

• Avocados
• Chocolate
• Coffee
• Onions and onion powder
• Garlic
• Grapes
• Raisins
• Macadamia nuts
• Alcoholic beverages
• Moldy/spoiled foods
• Salt
• Fatty foods
• Gum, candies
• Tea leaves
• Raw yeast dough

Objects

• Balls (small)
• Batteries
• Bread twist ties
• Buttons
• Coins
• Cotton swabs
• Glass
• Hair pins
• Jewelry
• Nylons
• Paper clips
• Plastic wrap
• Socks
• Rubber-bands
• Sharb objects (knives, razors, scissors, nails, needles, etc)
• String, yarn, or dental floss
• Towels
• Wax

Trouble Areas

• Balconies- tall balconies without safety railings, or railings spaced too far apart, can lead to a dangerous fall.
• Bath tubs or sinks- Small pets can drown in full bathtubs or sinks.
• Doors and windows- Dogs and cats can run away if they find an open door or window. They can also get seriously injured if they run across a busy road. Windows should have screens to prevent cats or other pets from falling out.
• Electrical cords- Your pets can be electrocuted if they bite or chew on electrical cords that are plugged in.
• Fireplace- Your pets can be burned by the flames or get sick if they eat the ashes.
• Toilets- Toilet water is not healthy for pets to drink; always remember to close the lid. Make sure you leave plenty of clean, fresh water for your pets if you must leave them home alone.
• Washer and Dryer- Your pets can crawl into a washer or dryer without your knowledge; close the doors to these appliances when you're not using them.

Outside

• Algae- Can be found in ponds or other bodies of water; certain forms can be toxic.
• Antifreeze/Coolant- Some types of antifreeze or coolant products contain ethylene glycol, which is highly toxic to dogs and cats, even in small amounts
• Fire pit/Grill- flames can result in serious burns and ashes can cause illness if ingested.
• Fences or gates- Your pets can run away if they find openings in damaged fences or gates. They can also get hurt or strangled if they get stuck.
• Deck lattice- Your dogs or cats can get stuck in the openings under your deck and possibly be strangled.
• De-icing salts- Some formulations may contain chemicals that are hazardous to pets if ingested in large amounts. Look for "pet-friendly" de-icing salts.
• Compost (particularly if moldy)
• Gasoline
• Oil
• Pesticides
• Cocoa bean shell mulch fertilizer
• Swimming pools and hot tubs- Never leave your pet unattended near uncovered pools, even if they can swim.

Holidays

• Alcohol-
• Flowers and Candy
• Fake Easter Grass
• Small toys and other plastic items
• Fireworks
• Candles
• Turkey/Chicken bones
• Ribbons
• Christmas Tree water
• Decoration Hooks
• Styrofoam
• Ornaments
• Tinsel
• Balloons and Confetti