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MARCH IS PET POISON AWARENESS MONTH
March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month. March is designated as Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month. Understanding what potential harmful poisons exist in your home and yard is the first step to keeping your pet safe.
Even the most common household items can be dangerous for your pet here are some examples:
There are numerous human foods which can be toxic to pets. Here are some of them:
- Alcohol
- Bones
- Caffeine
- Chocolate
- Citrus oil extracts
- Grapes and raisins
- Moldy foods
- Medicine/ supplements
Common house plants that are known to be toxic include:
- Azalea
- Cactus
- Creeping Charlies
- Lilies
- Ivy
- Mistletoe
- Philodendron
- Poinsettia
Pets are part of our family, and we want to help keep them safe and healthy.
For more information, visit the Animal Poison Control page on the ASPCA website
Did you Know?
- You can sign up for a station tour. Great for small groups.
- You should replace the batteries in your smoke alarms twice a year.
- Creating a defensible space with regards to wildfires could just save your home or property.
- We have Friends & Family CPR classes every month.