Did you know that, when you get a new puppy, you should pet-proof your home? I just ran across this article in the Seattle Times. Some of the things I knew, but others I didn’t.

And not all the tips are just for puppies. Some things apply to all dogs, such as things that are poisonous to them.

Here is an excerpt:

Remove pennies, nicotine products, mothballs and batteries that might be lying around. All can result in death to a pet if digested.

Use safety latches to secure all cabinets and trash cans that contain food or cleaning products. Even overhead cabinets sometimes need securing, because cats and larger dogs can be clever when they want something they smell.

Fatty foods, onions, salt, garlic, avocados, macadamia nuts, raisins, grapes, chocolate and alcoholic beverages can be toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities. Rotting food, coffee grounds and fruit pits can cause serious health problems as well. Bones from pork chops, chicken and ribs can splinter and cut the inside of your dog’s mouth or cause choking.

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I found this article to be well worth reading. You could be saving your pet’s life.

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