Oh my! I found a series of stories regarding common household poisons your dog might ingest, along with the most common name of said dog and most common breed called in for suspected poisoning. Bella is the most common name and a Lab is the second most common breed. Can't say I'm surprised on the latter. I remember chatting with a cashier after I purchased a sealable container to store Bellie's food. (This, of course, was after she ate nearly half a bag and had a stomach that did not return to its normal shape for days.) The cashier's Lab ate a Costco package of light bulbs leaving only the metal twist bottom behind. Unbelievably, her dog was fine. But having witnessed Bella's mouthy penchant, I know she will eat nearly anything if it entices her. (Think brillo pad.)
Here is a list of the most common household poisons (for 2011) your pup may ingest and what to do if you suspect poisoning. (It is from this
article which carries more detail and is a good, if short, read):
- People Food (think chocolate, raisins, etc.)
- Insecticides
- Rodenticides
- NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Advil, etc.)
- Household Cleaners
- Human Drugs (anti-depressants)
- Garden Fertilizers
- Heavy Metals
- Acetaminophen
- Veterinary Pain Relievers
The most common breeds and names of dogs to be called in to the Pet Poison helpline last year can be found in this
article. It seems Labs rank right up at the top (second to mutts). My girl is a LAB/Aussie cross, but personality-wise, she's all Lab, but it gives her a double whammy of being a mutt mixed with a Labrador Retriever. Oh my! The most popular name? Bella! Of course, name has nothing to do with anything, and because you have a particular breed, doesn't mean it is more likely to be poisoned. However, if your pup is a chow hound like my Bella, beware and keep those poisons well out of your dog's way.
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