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Keep Your Beagles Safe From Poisons
You can not really tell that Beagles are totally safe in your home. You may not know that your home you considered your haven may pose hazard to your dog's health. People use items such as acids, bleach, lead and moth balls in regular basis. Though we find these items ideal cleaning implements, these should not be exposed to animals to prevent the possibility of poisoning.
You can not really tell that Beagles are totally safe in your home. You may not know that your home you considered your haven may pose hazard to your dog’s health. People use items such as acids, bleach, lead and moth balls in regular basis. Though we find these items ideal cleaning implements, these should not be exposed to animals to prevent the possibility of poisoning.
Acids such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid and phosphoric acid are harmful to dogs. They may cause ulcer in the mouth, larynx and esophagus, drooling, lack of appetite, vomiting, panting and shock. These acids are contained in household items such as cleansers, toilet bowl cleansers and pool chemicals. Once ingested, give your dog water or milk. If exposed in the eye, flush eyes with water or sterile saline for 30 minutes. Flush affected area with running water for 30 minutes if exposed to the skin. Have your vet examined your dog immediately.
The widely used toilet bowl cleaners, drain cleaners and dishwasher detergents contain alkalis. Alkalis can also be found in ammonia and alkali batteries. These items are harmful because they damage the tissues by burning it deeper and more severe compared to the damage caused by acids. Immediate action to be done is similar to that of exposure to acids.
Bleach and clorox are essential cleaning implements in almost every household. But these items contain various poisonous chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite, sodium peroxide and hypochlorite salts. These items can irritate and damage the dog’s mucous membranes and esophagus. When ingested, signs are drooling, vomiting, abdominal pain and sore throat. If inhaled, symptoms include coughing, difficulty in breathing or retching. If the skin is exposed, wash and rinse hair coat thoroughly.
Moth balls are also harmful household items. Many years ago, my cousin accidentally swallowed one of the moth balls we found in the closet. She thought it was a candy. If this happens to children, this can happen to animals too. This causes vomiting and seizures once ingested. You can also smell the odor of mothballs from your dog’s breath, mouth and vomitus.
Experts suggest that these items should not be left scattering around. It should be placed in a safe area away from your dog’s reach. Animals are not very good in eliminating toxins in their bodies. Exposure to these items may cause various health hazard. Your Beagles deserve a safe and poisonous home to live in.