It's a dangerous world out there and there are many items that pose a hazard to our pups. But here a couple of items that, while they might seem innocuous at first glance, can be a safety hazard.
Pennies. Pennies minted after 1983 are made of a little bit of copper coating and a whole lot of zinc interior. If a dog swallows a penny, the stomach acid will eat away the copper and expose the zinc, which is then absorbed into the dog's system. Zinc toxicity can cause a dangerous and potentially fatal blood disorder where the red blood cells are destroyed. Zinc toxicity can occur after ingesting as few as 1 to 3 pennies. If your dog swallows pennies, induce vomiting and call your vet ASAP.
Cocoa mulch. We all know that chocolate can be toxic to dogs. This is due to a chemical in the cocoa bean. The Hershey company makes a mulch out of cocoa bean shells that is widely available. It has a sweet smell and is very attractive to dogs. If your dog eats this mulch, a toxic reaction can occur. Take the dog to the vet.
Puppies, especially Labs, will eat anything that doesn't eat them first. It's up to us to keep a close eye on our pups and keep them safe.
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1 comment:
I appreciate this information. I had heard about the cocoa mulch, but had no idea that pennies could do this and you are right about Labradors. They will eat anything if it doesn't eat them first.
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