Some plants are toxic to animals - and a list of other things that pose a danger


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Make sure your houseplants are nontoxic. Check out lists of poisonous plants on the ASPCA guide of toxic plants before bringing them home. — 123rf.com

Despite your best efforts, accidents happen even to the best dog owners. Your pet may gain access to a potentially harmful or fatal substance. Many toxins are common items in your home and yard. Some poisons are obvious and easy to avoid, while others are not so easily identifiable, so it’s important that you educate yourself and keep these poisons out of reach of your pet.

Here are some helpful tips about how to poison-proof your home and what to do if your pet ingests a harmful substance.

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