Everyday Items that could harm your greyhound

As your greyhound is busy enjoying life as a pet, you must be aware of the potential hazards that could injure or harm your dog. Prevent accidents from happening! Anything that could hurt a child could also potentially harm your greyhound.

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

Medications (prescription and over the counter)
Pest products (moth balls, baits, sprays)
Cleaning products (sprays and liquids)
Solvents (paint thinner)
Tobacco products
Room fresheners (solids, sprays and liquids)
Toilet bowl products
Flea and tick products
Stagnant water (plant saucers)

HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS

Indoor and outdoor plants (including Aloe, Azalea, Clematis, Daffodil, Lily, Ivy, Fern, Dracaena, Hydrangea, Philodendron and Schefflera, bulbs, berries, needles, leaves and buds)
Sharp objects (knives, scissors, nails, pins)

Balls (small with smooth outer surface)
String (dental floss, thread, ribbon and yarn)
Small items (buttons, twist ties, coins, Q-tips, paper clips, rubber bands)
Batteries
Food wraps (plastic and foil)
Candles
Electrical cords
Small toys and balloons
Hot food containers
Holiday decorations (fake grass, angel hair, tinsel, ornaments and hooks)
Styrofoam

HARMFUL FOODS

Avocados
Chocolate
Coffee and tea
Onions and garlic (including powder)
Grapes and raisins
Macadamia nuts
Alcoholic beverages
Raw yeast dough
Foods sweetened with Xylitol (gum and candy)
Spoiled, fatty or salty foods
Bones (poultry)

OUTDOOR AND GARAGE PRODUCTS

Algae (stagnant water)
Anti-freeze and coolants
Grill (flames and ashes)
De-icing chemicals and salts
Compost and mulch (moldy or cocoa bean shell)
Gasoline and oil
Pesticides

If you suspect that your dog may have eaten or has been exposed to a poisonous substance, please call the following number immediately and be ready with the following information:

the species, breed, age, sex, weight and number of animals involved
the animal’s symptoms
information regarding the exposure, including the agent (if known), the amount of the agent involved and the time elapsed since the time of exposure.
Have the product container/packaging available for reference.

ASPCA'S ANIMAL POISON CONTROL CENTER

1-888-426-4435

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