The Australian Terrier Club of America, Inc.

Pets are like children – they can’t resist investigating and putting things in their mouths. That’s why poison-proofing your home is so important. Here are some important steps from the Pet Poison Helpline that can make your home safer for pets:

1.  Make sure your houseplants are non-toxic. Check out lists of poisonous plants on the ASPCA guide of toxic plants before purchasing and bringing them home.

2.  Store medications in secure area and out of reach of pets.

3.  Secure garbage cans behind closed doors.

4.  Keep ashtrays, cigarettes, and smoking cessation products out of reach.

5.  Put your purse in an area where your pets cannot access it.

6.  Keep pets out of the room when using toilet cleaners or other cleaning products.

7.  If you use an automatic toilet bowl cleaner, always close the toilet lid.

8.  Keep rodenticides (rat poison) out of reach from your pets.

9.  Keep glue out of reach. Some glues, such as Gorilla Glue®, expand greatly once ingested and require  surgical removal. Just one ounce of glue may expand to the size of a basketball.

10. Read all labels and instructions before using or applying.

If you think that your pet may have ingested any of these poisons or any other questionable substances, contact your veterinarian or the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) -764-7661 (incident fee applies) immediately. It will be very helpful if you can identify the substance and bring the package, label, or picture of it with you.

More Information:  AKC Website