Have you considered that your dog's life may be in danger from being in
your backyard? You might be surprised at what's hiding and ready
to hurt or even kill your canine companion even if you have a fenced
backyard. Your backyard may be a dog's favorite place, but the
area can still be
dangerous, especially if you have a puppy that is young, adventurous,
loves to dig and chews on anything he can find.
The worst age bracket for this problem is between 1 month and 2 years,
however, other breeds, such as Golden retrievers, seem to carry this
chewing fixation with them for the rest of their lives. As a busy
new dog owner, you may not have had the time to research the
pitfalls or dangers in or around your home that your dog may get into.
For your convenience, below is a **list** of the most common dangers
that may be that lurking in and around your home.
Outdoors-
* Fertilizers and compost piles.
* Ornamental ponds that contain blue-green algae.
* Toxins from animals such as insects, toads, spiders, scorpions, and
snakes.
* Poison from citronella candles which are used to guard against
mosquitoes.
* Swimming pool supplies and treatment chemicals.
* Mulch that contains Cocoa, which is typically placed around shrubs
and other plants.
* Fly traps which contain methomyl.
* Poisonous plants such as grape vines, azalea, castor bean, sago palm,
and kalanchoe.
* Snail and slug traps which contain metaldehyde.
In the home-
* Close garbage cans tightly.
* Lock up all pool supplies.
* Put up your lawn and garden materials. Further protect your dog
by following the instructions carefully given on pesticide
products, fertilizers, bug sprays, and other
hazardous materials. Ask your veterinarian or your local landscaper for
some recommendations on all natural products that are safe
to use around your dog.
If
you ever suspect that your dog or puppy has ingested a dangerous
poison, chemical, or has been bitten by a venomous predator, contact
your veterinarian or call the APCC: (888) 426-4435 as soon as possible.
**Article
written by Jim Kelly of www.ohmydogsupplies.com,
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