Every year, one of the veterinary pet insurance companies posts a list of the top poisons seen in pets. The following is a ranking, showing the most common:
1. Accidental ingestion of medications
2. Rat Poison
3. Chocolate or Caffeine
4. Plant Poisons
5. Household Chemicals
6. Snail/Slug Poison
7. Insecticides
8. Heavy Metals such as Lead or Zinc (ingesting pennies)
9. Toad Poisoning
10. Antifreeze Poisoning
11. Walnut Poisoning
12 Alcohol Toxicity
13. Strychnine
Keep this list in mind when you think of what your pet might ingest or come in contact. Call our office with questions at 770-460-0090
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