In our daily lives, we are consistently monitoring what goes into our body, and what may affect our bodies negatively.

However, many pet owners don’t realize how that list of potential risks is much more substantial with our furry friends, especially if they are prone to getting into things they shouldn’t! Something that seems fairly harmless to us can be extremely harmful for our pets.

Pet insurance companies have recorded paying out over $2.9-million in one year towards toxicity cases in dogs and cats. Educating ourselves on these risks is the first step to avoiding a potentially life threatening situation, and an expensive vet bill!

The ASPCA recently released a Top Ten list of the toxicity calls they received for households in 2018:

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