{"id":101,"date":"2022-02-21T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdblogdev.frontrowdigital.com\/index.php\/2022\/02\/21\/don-t-touch-that-or-lick-that-or-eat-that\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T00:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T00:57:55","slug":"common-pet-toxins-for-dogs-and-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/common-pet-toxins-for-dogs-and-cats","title":{"rendered":"Pet Poison Prevention: Safe Alternatives for Dogs and Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-region=\"main\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-page-type=\"article\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"686ec6e7ab367eb79f45681a\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"686ec6e7ab367eb79f456411\" data-shogun-page-id=\"60f9943f96b8460003630ee6\" data-shogun-site-id=\"d9255bbb-e575-4245-8c97-6e6fd6cb260b\" data-shogun-id=\"60f9943f96b8460003630ee6\" class=\"shogun-root\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/css-2025-06-26-2657\/686ec6e7ab367eb79f456411_686ec6e7ab367eb79f45681a.css\"> <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/js-2025-07-02-0224\/global-assets-b1221ff9d8b1cb15f06a946cd3ca737a9225789d.js\" defer><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-84977e71-e0c8-4312-95cf-9e51c6545cf6\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Pets are curious creatures, and sometimes that curiosity can get them in trouble. This pet poison prevention guide helps pet owners identify common pet poisons, toxic substances, and human foods that can harm dogs and cats, along with safe, healthy alternatives to protect them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>If you ever suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Poison Control Center immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-c2389049-c2f9-4c86-a5f5-1993359f88c1\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\" class=\"shg-row\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\" id=\"s-8bc39ead-d112-420f-a10a-1b300368d7f5\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-e8457ad5-7fff-818b-5b7d-5d5598441d61\"><span>Safe Choice:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\" id=\"s-49cf6a1f-6870-4ce4-8680-0e94b7424b9f\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-cf3d844b-7fff-d764-3e7f-77e9f980a144\"><span>Avoid This:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-6e16e150-eaa2-4e48-a436-c096b7ebc7a0\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\" class=\"shg-row\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-e3f0178f-f76f-4e5e-9671-7b5aedab304c\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-1bf54369-1eb1-4453-805c-13cf97709558\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-ef231fd2-7fff-e7a5-60f3-88d32861500f\"><span>Pet-Friendly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/pet-safe-peanut-butter\"><span>Peanut Butter<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">\u00a0Choose an all-natural peanut butter without sugar, xylitol, or artificial sweeteners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-3d136a1f-72b5-4ab3-b28c-4aae242a2b3f-root\">\n<div id=\"wrap-s-3d136a1f-72b5-4ab3-b28c-4aae242a2b3f\" class=\"shg-image-margin-container-s-3d136a1f-72b5-4ab3-b28c-4aae242a2b3f\">\n<div class=\"s-3d136a1f-72b5-4ab3-b28c-4aae242a2b3f shg-align-container\">\n<div id=\"s-3d136a1f-72b5-4ab3-b28c-4aae242a2b3f\" class=\"shg-c s-3d136a1f-72b5-4ab3-b28c-4aae242a2b3f shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shg-image-content-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/pet-safe-peanut-butter\" class=\"shogun-image-link\"> <img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/8dc437a3-f744-4026-a936-ada64b2baf5d\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageV2Elements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-3d136a1f-72b5-4ab3-b28c-4aae242a2b3f\" }\n    }\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-920765df-99a2-472f-aeaf-f97b8d807e7c\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-019a81a5-fa03-4503-bb3d-5dac493be6aa\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-d5c78455-7fff-c3d1-868b-ace00802b9fa\"><span>Peanut Butter With Sugar or Xylitol<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>Many peanut butters contain xylitol, a sugar substitute that can cause insulin release and dangerously low blood sugar in pets. This can lead to liver failure, seizures, or even death. Sugary versions can also cause obesity and digestive issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-8c4a9004-047a-4f0f-b0a1-16901319fed1\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\" class=\"shg-row\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-122dbc55-311e-42c9-b909-dbd096e70df4\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-9354b1d8-8b94-4c3b-a464-64e7bbe5cf28\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-4f3950e4-7fff-9b11-af1d-cc3a34879302\"><span>Healthy Treats With Fruits &amp; Veggies<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Give your pet a healthy dose of fruits and veggies with safe, <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dog-treats\">pet-approved snacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-a2d5b8f6-dac8-4c55-87f8-12350bd6df14\" class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked shg-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dog-treats\" class=\"shogun-image-link\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image\" alt=\"\" height=\"\" width=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/9b1a68d3-5135-42e4-82e5-82949fd4b658\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-a2d5b8f6-dac8-4c55-87f8-12350bd6df14\" }\n    }\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-bb9407de-7f28-4ed0-850a-a7be8507194f\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-7194dc5e-b3c1-4c4f-ad33-174bfb09c159\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Grapes &amp; Raisins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">While nutritious for humans, these can cause kidney failure in pets. Veterinarians believe the culprit may be tartaric acid, naturally found in grapes. Even small amounts can be dangerous to dogs and cats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-dec99f8a-2773-4d3a-85c2-6a5721e60acf\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\" class=\"shg-row\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-edb6a12b-101a-453f-95f3-96d58efb7399\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-f229d71a-2c5e-4a8e-b45f-aa634b9fdd46\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><strong>Crunchy, Nutty Biscuits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">They\u2019re just as tasty as nuts but safe for sensitive pet stomachs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-210accfe-8a94-4852-b053-a1cdb9e67cc9\" class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked shg-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/biscuits\" class=\"shogun-image-link\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image\" alt=\"\" height=\"\" width=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/0abfefda-179f-4c10-b5ad-b3750082529b\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-210accfe-8a94-4852-b053-a1cdb9e67cc9\" }\n    }\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-e1bbedd2-f38f-4e73-92bf-8c94e99494de\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-47b23173-542d-42ad-b6f3-ded21103fa73\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-4dd392f6-7fff-90ee-e415-8933265c20a0\"><span>Macadamia Nuts and Other High-Fat Nuts<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors, and hyperthermia in dogs. Signs usually appear within 12 hours of ingestion and can last approximately 24 to 48 hours. Other nuts like almonds and cashews may cause diarrhea or pancreatitis due to their high fat content.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-3e5522c3-e8e7-4c98-bf2e-3e2562c938ac\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\" class=\"shg-row\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-fe178c9d-2dc8-4e5a-b006-960917624cc1\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-c2fe01d3-0d8f-438e-a768-91b229a3faf9\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Bone Broth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Keep pets hydrated with a nutritious <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/bone-broth\">bone broth<\/a> that is both healthy &amp; delicious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-fee12d63-2094-44dc-ab7d-4c8d45f51a35\" class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked shg-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/bone-broth\" class=\"shogun-image-link\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image\" alt=\"\" height=\"\" width=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/a5ca451d-9b5b-486f-93cb-6e4a3a9da0cd\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-fee12d63-2094-44dc-ab7d-4c8d45f51a35\" }\n    }\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-dd0f3f4b-c99f-4f9e-a7c4-467c7faf3e3b\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-1276959e-e333-4119-b981-e7ffd4054517\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><strong>Drin<\/strong><strong>ks With Caffeine or Alcohol<\/strong><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>Chocolate, coffee, and caffeine products all contain substances called methylxanthines. These can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures, and even death in pets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>Beverages and food products containing alcohol can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity, coma, and even death. Under no circumstances should your pet be given any alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>If you suspect that your pet has ingested alcohol, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-b0aee172-2579-45fb-be54-ff5ddc4acd85\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\" class=\"shg-row\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-b4899175-0945-49ef-b527-ae980d4d9f65\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-65728f05-2c40-4c44-aee6-22c39db10b24\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-4ecf7de1-7fff-fa98-4ae9-a6a5271b6818\"><span>Flavorful Pet Meals<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Add flavor safely with pet-approved foods or treats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-eb70284f-9163-40f7-ab40-3cbc25bbafa1\" class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked shg-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/wet-food\" class=\"shogun-image-link\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image\" alt=\"\" height=\"\" width=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/cd882f45-42ab-4006-ab2e-67bd020b114a\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-eb70284f-9163-40f7-ab40-3cbc25bbafa1\" }\n    }\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-8e518929-87e4-42cb-ab0f-15fff05e87c9\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-f572d8e6-982b-4b9b-8d29-478578034a4c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><strong>Onion, Garlic &amp; Chives<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Onion, garlic, and chives can cause red blood cell damage and anemia in pets, especially when found in soups, sauces, or casseroles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-d0a98bf4-bdca-47a7-bb30-ad8ad2d3bea4\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\" class=\"shg-row\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-a5e62bac-ddf5-4969-aa80-7d903bfd82ff\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-98ae3649-420e-4f5f-b380-cf825fd099dd\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><strong>Raw Pet Food<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>Boost their nutrition with balanced, protein-rich <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/raw-food\"><span>raw food<\/span><\/a><span> made specially for pets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>Our favorite raw brands include:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-30c71e0e-8e04-4914-8425-31a83d4d6b6f\" class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked shg-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/raw-food\" class=\"shogun-image-link\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image\" alt=\"\" height=\"\" width=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/0d73a272-bb65-412b-98ba-fc219f935b66\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-30c71e0e-8e04-4914-8425-31a83d4d6b6f\" }\n    }\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-1fdaa57c-1aaf-46e5-8ffa-47d38f0832f7\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-bea14e0e-8b96-4594-bd69-4e79317b1ed9\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-09e717c1-7fff-abc3-13cf-d512de856b2f\"><span>Raw or Undercooked Meat Meant for Humans<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>The meat and eggs you purchase for you and your family at the grocery store are intended to be cooked, as they may contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>Raw egg whites contain an enzyme called avidin that decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin), which can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Egg whites should be cooked before feeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>Pet food companies have multiple levels of safety procedures and checks in place to avoid bacteria reaching your home. They have a zero-tolerance policy for pathogens in raw food.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-fafa7ae2-d6b5-4d79-a42b-30ef3cb8c90b\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\" class=\"shg-row\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-955f8399-1550-40b2-a6b2-3a660bda5863\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-f0a0dace-c172-4c50-93d1-549e63a7e615\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><strong>Cat Toys<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Keep your cat busy with <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/cat-toys\">toys<\/a> that bring out their natural instincts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-b81e79d8-510b-4a9a-bd7a-1276386a220d\" class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked shg-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/cat-toys\" class=\"shogun-image-link\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image\" alt=\"\" height=\"\" width=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/78898665-96da-44b1-af07-c8c2f0f360bf\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-b81e79d8-510b-4a9a-bd7a-1276386a220d\" }\n    }\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-3004b4ce-a86b-4c41-b316-2da22da879c3\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-25203dfd-f911-4f38-bb5e-7866a68775de\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>House Plants<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Many plants<\/span><span>\u2014<\/span><span>especially lilies, sago palms, and other garden plants \u2014are extremely poisonous to pets. Ingesting or even licking pollen can cause kidney failure in cats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Check out a more comprehensive list here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-44a94d66-7fff-c6a7-880c-d23fd4535250\"><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-c3a799cd-ec88-408e-9482-13a3402addc4\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\" class=\"shg-row\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-f794220b-56c5-47af-a3d8-27dafdb49421\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-73bbf01a-2071-4d9a-840c-bed18911f3d8\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><strong>Pet-Friendly Dairy Products<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/goat-milk\">Goat milk<\/a> is gentle on your pet\u2019s stomach and packed with nutrients.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-be27d3ea-13bd-43be-ac7a-99a3f1fdb835\" class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked shg-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/goat-milk\" class=\"shogun-image-link\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image\" alt=\"\" height=\"\" width=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/fab2d220-056d-4a1c-97c5-b6832042efcc\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-be27d3ea-13bd-43be-ac7a-99a3f1fdb835\" }\n    }\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-72d73022-6d28-4a53-9bd6-8c7d21e0e94d\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-3e4fead3-2985-4fa8-bc47-e889cc49576e\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-426bd95c-7fff-8388-0cf4-6caf1c51eda8\"><span>Unfermented Cow Milk or Flavored Dairy Products<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Because pets can\u2019t easily break down lactose, regular cow milk and many dairy-based products can cause an upset stomach. Flavored dairy products may also contain too much sugar for pets to eat safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-8341c826-7fff-a211-5279-57aa4343b17b\"><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-7d5bd47d-4917-4743-b7d2-be3d6d0be2db\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\" class=\"shg-row\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-68a14779-d040-4584-bb5e-09d41d94a50b\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-ce930b4d-4d7a-46eb-bbdc-42af00a351d9\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-4faba276-7fff-db8d-41d9-54a67fe3c4bc\"><span>Pet-Safe Cleaning Products<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Always choose <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Cleaning$2520$2526$2520Potty\/pfilter:tags_type:Stain$2520Removers\">non-toxic products<\/a> to keep your home safe for pets.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-ec3e7dd5-c86a-41de-ab1d-a58916d8827b-root\">\n<div id=\"wrap-s-ec3e7dd5-c86a-41de-ab1d-a58916d8827b\" class=\"shg-image-margin-container-s-ec3e7dd5-c86a-41de-ab1d-a58916d8827b\">\n<div class=\"s-ec3e7dd5-c86a-41de-ab1d-a58916d8827b shg-align-container\">\n<div id=\"s-ec3e7dd5-c86a-41de-ab1d-a58916d8827b\" class=\"shg-c s-ec3e7dd5-c86a-41de-ab1d-a58916d8827b shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shg-image-content-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Cleaning$2520$2526$2520Potty\/pfilter:tags_type:Stain$2520Removers\" class=\"shogun-image-link\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shogun-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/faa48396-89aa-4f36-9e2e-110004bb7386\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageV2Elements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-ec3e7dd5-c86a-41de-ab1d-a58916d8827b\" }\n    }\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-c8b1b44d-7d0a-4940-b089-516269f4e0f1\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-565cda79-df63-4272-b7e9-43ac8e219a0e\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-986ec3c0-7fff-402f-2874-7738b68721fc\"><span>Toxic Cleaners &amp; Household Products<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Common household products such as bleach, antifreeze, and other cleaners with harsh chemicals can be fatal if ingested or even inhaled. Use pet-safe products and store all chemicals securely. Consider using child locks on cabinets to prevent accidental poisoning.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"s-995684f2-9b86-4819-a3a9-19fd477567b2\" class=\"shg-box shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-453d35b8-4e80-408a-b9a2-4a5081f2935f\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span>Final Pet Poison Prevention Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Keep human medications, vitamins, and supplements out of reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Watch out for baked goods and chocolate on countertops.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Be mindful of yard fertilizers, antifreeze, and other potential hazards outside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Save the ASPCA Poison Control number (888-426-4435) in case of emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>When it comes to pet poison prevention, awareness is everything. Protect your pets by knowing the common pet poisons, choosing healthy alternatives, and always consulting your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/pages\/vip-vet-petcare\"><span>veterinarian<\/span><\/a><span> for safe guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Remember, before you feed your pet, be sure to do your research. And don\u2019t leave out any questionable plants or products. If you have any questions, come visit us <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stores.chuckanddons.com\/\"><span>in-store<\/span><\/a><span> to talk with our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/pages\/pet-foodies\"><span>Pet Foodies<\/span><\/a><span> or speak to your veterinarian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-ede727b1-7fff-d821-eaa8-018486e5e11c\"><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pets are curious creatures and as their humans, it\u2019s important to be aware of the things we may have around that could harm them. 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