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Dogs have a natural tendency to investigate areas of the house they may have not done before. They do that by tasting things or products. If you have a dog in the house, you have to protect your dog from various household chemicals in the house. These toxins or chemicals could make your dog extremely sick or even kill him.

Protect your dog from medicines in the house. Medicines such as Tylenol, ibuprofen etc. are in every household. If a dog ingests these medicines, it can cause liver or kidney failure. Puppies or dogs should not have access to these medications. All the medicines must be at least higher than four feet from the floor and counters. Also there are other things which could be dangerous for you dog, if eaten. They are raisins, coffee, nutmeg,garlic, onions, avocados,chocolate, raw salmon and Xylitol. You may be asking why some of these things may be harmful? It is not yet truly known why they cause problems in dogs.

We store many cleaning supplies in the kitchens since it’s much easier to gain access when we need them. However if you have a puppy or a dog at home, these chemicals should not be within reach of the dog. A dog may easily open the bottom cabinets and lick these chemicals resulting in serious injury or even death. Bleach, Isopropyl alcohol can cause many problems for your dog. When you are cleaning, make sure to block the area so your puppy or dog cannot enter. Also do not use any harsh chemicals to clean the floors since dog usually lick anything they come in contact with. Since dog are more sensitive to chemicals than humans, make sure to dog proof your home.

Do not let your dog lick the battery. Battery acid can be extremely dangerous and can cause your dog to lose part of the tongue. Also carbon monoxide can be fatal for your dog. Any type of motor oil, gasoline or any other toxin must be out of reach of the dog. Other things to watch out for are plants, flowers, anti-freeze, pesticide.It’s also a good idea to ask a veterinarian for list of things or items which could be dangerous for the health of your puppy or dog.