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7 Hidden Pet Dangers In Your Outdoor Spaces

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    The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and like you, your pet can't wait to spend quality time outdoors. But beware of the dangers lurking right outside your house. Here are 7 ways to pet-proof summer's most popular outdoor spaces.

    RELATED: Beware Other Hidden Pet Poisons

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    Danger #1

    On the Patio: Charcoal briquettes, which dogs seem to love to lap up or steal from the grill, can easily get stuck in the stomach, causing vomiting and requiring surgery.

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    Danger #2

    On the Patio: Barbecue scraps and fatty leftovers can give your pup pancreatitis, causing severe abdominal pain or death.

    RELATED: Your Ultimate Guide to Pet Safety Outdoors

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    Danger #3

    On the Patio: Corn on the cob and peach pits are also a huge no-no because they can lodge in a dog's intestines

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    Danger #4

    In the Garden: Azaleas are common backyard shrubs that can be toxic for dogs and cats if ingested, resulting in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmias, or an abnormal heart rate.

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    Danger #5

    In the Garden: Backyard lilies (like a daylily or Asiatic, Easter, or Stargazer lily) and their pollen can cause acute kidney failure in cats. Ingestion of as little as two to three leaves can be fatal, so remove these plants from your yard if you let your cat out.

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    Danger #6

    In the Garage: Rose and garden plant food containing insecticides can contain potentially fatal compounds. If your dog tries to eat a bag of it (or soil that's been treated with it), he could suffer diarrhea, profuse vomiting, shock, seizures, and even death.

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    Danger #7

    In the Garage: Fireworks are a threat to curious dogs that might try to eat them. Made with chemicals like potassium nitrate, and parts (like a fuse) that could get stuck in the stomach, they can cause vomiting, bloody diarrhea, seizures, and shallow breathing. Keep yours out of reach, and clear your yard of debris after you set off your display.

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In the south copperheads are a bigger danger than any listed here. They love ground cover of any kind to keep cool, the like dead leaves etc. that their color blends in well for hiding and of course they are poisonous and your dog will need an antivirus from your vet in many cases to survive which can be very expensive. Snake bites aren't often apparent immediately but the longer gone unnoticed the more skin/tissue damage done than often can't be repaired. If you notice you dog having been bit and not close to a vet. Cover the area in mud and get to the vet asap. Bites normally aren't fatal if quick actions are taken.
Keep your yards clean, of dead leaves, ground growing ivy etc, and grass cut short.
A copperhead gives no warning and the smaller the snake the worse the bite. For dogs the bite 9 times out of 10 will be on the nose area. On people the ankle area.

June 20 2012 at 12:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
jhamerly00

Chasing car can be added to the list. Give me a break this is a stupid artical. Dog or cat could trip in back yard and hurt there noce. dum dum dum waste of time here.

June 20 2012 at 12:04 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Theresa Weaver

It's important for owners to monitor their pets when they're outside, especially if they have a garden in an area that's accessible to pets. Many, many plants (indoor and outdoor) that are toxic to dogs and cats. It doesn't even get into the chemicals, fertilizers, mulch, and other things people put on their grass and plants. This is by means a complete listing. Even some vegetables, fruits, and herbs are dangerous, some cooked and some raw.

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Tom Slick

Wonder if OBAMA has eaten a DOG with this problem..?

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Theresa Weaver

Hey, Slick... If you can't even read an article about dangers to pets without bringing up politics, then I sincerely feel sorry for you. Might I suggest leaving this website, turning off your computer, and going outside. If that's not feasible, there is therapy.

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terrilynn713

High Five Theresa ... couldn't have said it better myself !!!

June 20 2012 at 12:12 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down
Carol Pettyjohn

Matt
You are certainly a senseless heartless idiot. I just hope you haven't any pets. I'd like to meet you and you can have fireworks for dinner! Carol

June 20 2012 at 11:41 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
Bob

What a great way to reduce the stray cat population in my neighborhood! Aaaand its organic! Think GREEN!

June 20 2012 at 11:22 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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brandonjthacker

You're sick.

June 20 2012 at 1:42 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
collins749

Dogs can be trained to eat dog food, and nothing else. Cats can't be trained and so we have to let them eat toxic plants and become ill. They sometimes learn from their sicknesses to avoid certain plants.

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monkey2679

Nightshade is a big one too for dogs...

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shamote

Matt - Your an idiot!!! Dogs dont know what fireworks are!!

June 20 2012 at 9:40 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
shamote

Matt - your an idiot!! dogs dont know what fireworks are!!!

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