Garden chemicals and pets: How to keep your dog safePets can be accidental casualties in our war against weeds and pests. Here's how to make sure your dog's not one of them.1 comment | Leave your own comment
It's not an unreasonable fear. Two of the top ten culprits in accidental poisonings--insecticides and snail and slug bait--are found in the garden. But if you know what chemicals to use with caution and what to steer clear of entirely, you can spare your dog, and yourself, from a frightening ordeal. Dog-safe gardening and lawn careWhat to avoidDisulfoton pesticidesDisulfoton is part of a class of pesticides, called organophosphates, which have by and large been pulled off the market. Disulfoton is still around, however, and turns up in rose-protecting products such as Ortho Rose Pride. Not only is disulfoton extremely toxic to dogs--causing vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and potentially death--it's also a dog's idea of fine dining. "Dogs will eat as much of it as they can get a hold of," says veterinarian Tina Wismer, of the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center. It's often mixed with fertilizers such as blood and bone meal, making it even more appealing to the canine palate. Wismer recommends that dog owners steer clear of disulfoton pesticides entirely. But if you're bent on using it, keep your pup out of the treated area and store leftovers in a chew-proof container, locked out of reach. Slug and snail bait with metaldehyde What to use with cautionHerbicides You might also try using corn gluten meal in place of chemicals; a natural herbicide, Wismer [Continued] |
Comments
|
topics
|
replies | views | last post |
|
my dog is overweight/
my 4 year old dog lost so much weight within three months i mean he eats three times a day but i think he is stressed out because were ne... (continued) |
2 | 42 |
2 days ago by ivycat view |
|
My dog tore his ACL
Hi everyone, I just got back from the vet who said she presumed my 3 year old lab mix tore his ACL. Surgery ranges from $800-$3,700 whi... (continued) |
3 | 183 |
Sep 5, 2008 12:14pm by Newfymommy view |
|
help... my dog was choke..
my dog swallowed a big bone, and started throwing... need help?? please any suggestions... |
2 | 27 |
Sep 5, 2008 11:23am by ivycat view |
|
Puppy Shedding
I have an 11 week old male long haired Chihuahua. He was 6 weeks old when we brought him home. He will have his third set of shots in two... (continued) |
3 | 132 |
Sep 4, 2008 6:13am by arquillan view |








Garden chemicals and pets: How to keep your dog safe
