Rat and mouse baits
If you’ve had a rat or mouse problem and have put baits around your garden, you must keep your pets away from them. Most rat and mouse bait products use anti-coagulants that kill the by causing uncontrolled bleeding. The baits are also designed to be attractive, so that the unwanted pests find them and eat them. Use alternative pest control methods instead, that won’t pose any threat to your pets.
Snail and slug baits
Snail pellet poisoning is another common risk that should be avoided. Try these safer alternatives instead:
Stop pesky pests from attacking your garden
Don't throw away those eggshells!
Poisonous plants
Many indoor and outdoor plants are toxic to pets.
Plants which can be toxic to cats
Will your dog find something toxic in your garden?
Fruit stones, berries, and seeds
Unfortunately, ingestion of fruit stones, berries and seeds can lead to serious intestinal blockages/obstructions which can be fatal. In addition, some fruit stones, berries, or seeds may be poisonous to your pets. It’s best to remove these from your garden if you have any.
Fertilisers
Many fertiliser products (liquid or granules) contain herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, iron, copper, and zinc – all of which can be harmful to your pets if eaten.
- Fertilisers can also be caustic, which irritates the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. This can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive salivating, lethargy, and abdominal pain. Symptoms may be more severe if a large amount of fertiliser is consumed.
- A few fertilisers also contain insecticides which can cause a sudden onset of seizures and pancreatitis.
If your pet has ingested any of these toxic items, you should contact your vet straight away.
Source: rspca.org.au
