Be aware of the plants you have in your home and yard. The ingestion of azalea, daffodil, oleander, castor bean, sago palm, Easter & tiger lily (in cats only), philodendron, dieffenbachia, cyclamen, corn stalk plants & yew plant material by an animal can be fatal. For a complete list of TOXIC plants go to www.sniksnak.com/plants-toxic.html and www.sniksnak.com/plants.html for NON-TOXIC plants.

Before buying a flea product, consult your veterinarian. Some flea products for dogs can be deadly if given to cats.  Get a veterinarian's okay before treating sick, debilitated or pregnant pets.

Most baits contain ingredients that can attract you pets. When using rat, mouse, snail, slug, ant or roach baits, place the products in area that are inaccessible to your companion animals.

Never give your pet medication unless you are directed to do so by a veterinarian. Many medications that are safe for humans can be deadly for animals For example, one extra strength (500mg) acetaminophen tablet can be fatal to a cat.

Keep all prescription and over-the counter drugs out of your pets' reach, preferably in closed cabinets.  Pain killers, cold medicines, anti-cancer drugs, antidepressants, vitamins & diet pills are all examples of human medications that can be lethal to animals even in small doses.

There are several foods that could be potentially dangerous to your pet.  These include onions, onion powder, chocolate, alcoholic beverages, yeast dough, coffee (grounds & beans), tea (caffeine), salt, macadamia nuts, hops used in home beer brewing, tomato leaves & stem, rhubarb leaves, avocados (toxic to birds, mice, rabbits, horses, cattle & dairy goats) cigarettes, cigar, snuff, chewing tobacco, moldy or spoiled foods.

Never allow your pets to have access to the areas in which cleaning agents are being used of stored. Cleaning agents have a variety of properties, some may only cause mild stomach upset, but others can cause severe burns of the tongue, mouth & stomach.

Many common household items can be dangerous to animals. Mothballs, potpourri oils,
pennies, homemade play dough, fabric softener sheets, dishwashing detergents and 
batteries.

Watch out for automotive products. Gasoline, oil & antifreeze should be stored in
areas that are inaccessible to your pets. As little as ONE TEASPOON of antifreeze
 can be deadly to a cat; less than one tablespoon can be lethal to a 20-pound dog.

Common Pet Poisons