Pet Safety Tips

This is a list of some items in your household that are toxic to pets. Please make sure these things are kept away from your pet at all times:

1. 1Antifreeze (ethylene glycol)
2. 2Snail and Slug Bait
3. 3Chocolate
4. 4Raisins/Grapes
5. 5Macadamia Nuts
6. 6Rat/Mouse Poison
7. 7Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
8. 8Plants: Easter Lily, Tiger Lily, Rhododendron, Dumbcane, Diffenbachia, Mistletoe, Oleander, Castor Beans, Sago Palm, Rhubarb, Iris, Larkspur, and others
9. 9Marijuana
10. 10Onions and Garlic
11. 11Human Prescription Drugs

There are potential dangers outside that pet owners need to be aware of. Educate yourself on fertilizers, pesticides, and garden plants that can harm pets, and keep chemicals stored securely.

During the warmer months, it is dangerous to leave your pet alone in the car. Learn the symptoms of heatstroke and how to prevent cerebral damage or worse. For more information, visit the Alberta SPCA at albertaspca.org/welfare-care.

Edmonton can get very cold in the winter months. Take extra precautions to protect your pet from extreme cold, limit outdoor time in severe weather, and watch for signs of frostbite or hypothermia. Learn more at albertaspca.org.