Dogs have an inquisitive nature. It is one of the things that make them such special companions. Sometimes that curiosity leads them into areas of the house where you store household items such as medicine and detergents. Many common household items that you use everyday can be harmful, and sometimes even lethal, to your dog. We have put together this list of items that you should store securely away from Fido’s reach. No dog is immune to having a rummage through places that he knows are out of bounds, some dog breeds are more curious than others, especially those breeds whose job it is to sniff out trouble.
Common household items that are harmful to your dog:
Acetaminophen
Antifreeze and other car fluids
Bleach and cleaning fluids
Boric acid
Deodorants
Deodorizers
Detergents
De-icing salts
Disinfectants
Drain cleaners
Furniture polish
Gasoline
Hair colorings
Weed killers
Insecticides
Kerosene
Matches
Mothballs
Nail polish and remover
Paint
Prescription and
non-prescription medicine
Rat poison
Rubbing alcohol
Shoe polish
Sleeping pills
Snail or slug bait
Turpentine
Windshield-wiper fluid