Many common garden products can be poisonous, even fatal, to dogs. Slug pellets are particularly dangerous and so are some weedkillers. Read the instructions carefully and keep these products well away from animals. Some weedkillers say they are pet safe, but when you check the small print, this applies only once they have dried, so animals have to be kept away for several hours after application.
Some common plants can be poisonous to animals and, in extreme cases, can be deadly.
Bulbs can look especially tempting to the average greedy hound but can be dangerous, so keep them well out of reach. Never leave tools with sharp points or blades lying around as dogs can easily be injured if they stand on them. Make sure that all ponds etc. are properly covered, especially if you have a puppy, as it could be unable to get out of even the shallowest garden pond. If you are using creosote or any other wood preserver, keep animals away until it is dry and make sure that containers are never left uncovered for animals to drink from. Dangerous to dogs A comprehensive list of dangerous plants can be obtained from the Royal Horticultural Society on 01483 224234.