Chocolate poisoning can cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, coma and death. Other sweets such as cakes, candy and cookies should also be kept out of a pet s reach. These can often cause digestive upsets. Bones Never give a pet turkey, chicken, or rib bones as a treat. They can splinter causing deadly damage to stomachs and digestive tracts.
Chemicals Keep all cleaning agents, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaners, paint, and gasoline locked up.
Also put any insecticides or rat poisons where the pet can t reach. The small amount left on a kitten or puppy s paws after walking through antifreeze is enough to prove fatal. Keep all antifreeze and window-washing solutions in a tightly sealed container. Always wipe up any spills immediately. Plants Many common household plants are poisonous.