{"id":87021,"date":"2016-03-17T10:44:43","date_gmt":"2016-03-17T10:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/?p=87021"},"modified":"2016-03-17T10:44:43","modified_gmt":"2016-03-17T10:44:43","slug":"most-20-dangerous-things-could-kill-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/?p=87021","title":{"rendered":"Most 20 Dangerous Things Could Kill Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Having pets is as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xSMIIWrqktQ\" target=\"_blank\">fun,<\/a> stressful, and hands-on as having a child. As a parent, <strong>you have to take a good care of them<\/strong>, make sure that their needs are met, and are away from life\u2019s perils.\u00a0However, some pet owners aren\u2019t fully aware of the dangers that threaten their pets such as many common household objects that could definitely harm or, in extreme cases, <strong>potentially cause death to your beloved pet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a pet parent or you\u2019re planning to be one, you should know that having a pet won\u2019t always be rainbows and unicorns &#8211; <strong>you need to be ready for the storms<\/strong>, or the accidents that your pets are exposed to. You should be informed on the different things that can pose hazards to your beloved furry companion &#8211; thus, the existence of this article: here are <strong>20 of the top dangerous things<\/strong> that can kill your pet for you to take note.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>20. Human food<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87061 size-medium\" title=\"Feeding Dogs with Human Food\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/human-food-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dangerous foods for your pet\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/human-food-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/human-food-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/human-food-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/human-food.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">One of the most dangerous things that can <strong>harm and potentially kill your pet<\/strong> is your very own food. Just because it\u2019s edible for you doesn\u2019t mean that it is edible for them too. It may seem harmless but sharing food is tricky when it comes to or furry friends.<\/p>\n<p>Food like chocolate, cow\u2019s milk, nuts, bread, bacon, sausages contain ingredients that are <strong>not suitable for your adorable babies<\/strong>. This is also the main reason why animals have food specifically made for them. If you\u2019re unsure whether a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pet360.com\/slideshow\/cat\/nutrition\/15-human-foods-that-are-safe-for-cats\/1\/jfcxrm2qne-bl4aev3wl6g#\/\" target=\"_blank\">food is safe for your pet<\/a>, it is best to do your research or ask a professional.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Safe Foods for Dogs: What You Can and Can&#039;t Share With Fido\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8UdwmdRaAmk?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>19. Drugs\/Human Medication<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87066 size-medium\" title=\"Dogs and human drugs\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dogmedications-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"things that can kill your pet\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dogmedications-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dogmedications-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dogmedications-510x287.jpg 510w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dogmedications.jpg 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">All forms of <strong>drugs can be harmful to pets<\/strong> as much as they\u2019re damaging to people, especially when taken either accidentally or without supervision.<\/p>\n<p>Prescription and non-prescription drugs like painkillers, anti-depressants, vitamins, diet pills, ointments or creams have substances that <strong>can cause complications<\/strong> or worse, death to you pets. Your cold medicine may treat your colds but it is definitely not what they need. These will only cause them further harm than cure them.<\/p>\n<p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_veterinary_drugs\" target=\"_blank\">medications made for animals <\/a>and there are professionals who can treat them and prescribe medicines for them. If your pet accidentally ingested a pill or two, it is <strong>best to consult a veterinarian<\/strong> immediately.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>18. Chemicals<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87076 size-medium\" title=\"Harmful chemicals for your pet\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/chemicals2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"most harmful things for your pet\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/chemicals2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/chemicals2-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/chemicals2-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/chemicals2.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Just like drugs and human medication, <strong>chemicals can be deadly to animals<\/strong> as it is for humans when left unsupervised.<\/p>\n<p>Chemicals, both toxic and non-toxic like insecticides, air fresheners, perfume, and laundry detergents pose <strong>great hazard to your pet<\/strong> and can even cause death. It\u2019s no surprise that even the most careful pet parent is not exempt to having pet accidents. Your pets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ny5vGbTfB8c\" target=\"_blank\">can jump<\/a>, fly, slither, crawl on any surface and it\u2019s not unlikely that they will <strong>grab and ingest almost everything<\/strong> within their reach.<\/p>\n<p>One way to prevent your pets from accidentally consuming chemicals around your house is to make sure that they are not within their reach. Make sure to <strong>store them somewhere they can\u2019t access<\/strong> like cabinets and drawers with locks.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>17. Traps\/Poison<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-article_box related-article-right\">\n<div class=\"related-art-title\">Related<\/div>\n<div id=\"thumbnail_box\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cover-image-14.jpg);\"><a href=http:\/\/6toplists.com\/the-10-most-harmful-ingredients-found-in-your-food\/ class=\"related_a\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"thumbnail_box_top\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"thumbnail_box_bottom\">\n<div id=\"thumbnail_box_bottom_text\"><span style=\"color: white;\">Read article: <\/span><br \/><span class=\"related_span\" >Harmful Ingredients Found in Your Food<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Not every animal is suitable to be a pet for a person. Rats, <a href=\"http:\/\/exoticpets.about.com\/cs\/tarantulas\/a\/tarantulasaspet.htm\" target=\"_blank\">spiders<\/a>, snakes, cats, or even insects will be pests for some people but can be adorable, lovely pets for others. It\u2019s very common for people to <strong>set up traps to catch pests<\/strong> around their house or property.<\/p>\n<p>As a pet owner who <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pest-control-products.net\/408\/reviews\/the-top-three-victor-mouse-traps\/\" target=\"_blank\">sets traps<\/a> or poisons for pests, you have to make sure that your pet <strong>won\u2019t be able to accidentally step on it<\/strong> or eat it.<\/p>\n<p>If your pest traps are something that can be accessible or easily seen, just make sure that you check on them once in a while. <strong>Animals are curious creatures<\/strong> and are most likely to check on something that piques their curiosity.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=StRr9XVj5ng<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>16. Cigarettes<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87086 size-medium\" title=\"Smoke and cat\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cat-and-tobacco-300x178.jpg\" alt=\"20 most harmful things for your pet\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cat-and-tobacco-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cat-and-tobacco-250x148.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cat-and-tobacco.jpg 397w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Ingested or inhaled, cigarettes can be a killer to both humans and pets. <strong>Cigarettes contain nicotine that is extremely dangerous<\/strong> not only to you, but also to your pets. When inhaled or ingested, they can incur respiratory problems, allergies, nasal and lung cancer, and ultimately death.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not telling you to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/smoking-cessation\/ss\/slideshow-13-best-quit-smoking-tips-ever\" target=\"_blank\">quit smoking<\/a> (Actually, we are. That would be good and beneficial not only to your pet, but for you, too.) just for your pet, but to<strong> be wary of where you are smoking<\/strong> and are leaving your cigarette packs and cigarette butts, as your pet might come across them and decide to chew on them.<\/p>\n<p>Also, it is best to <strong>not smoke where your pets hang around<\/strong>. If you feel the need to smoke, it is advisable to do it outside or to move somewhere else where your pet can\u2019t inhale the smoke your cigarette produces.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bulldog playing poker and smoking cigar\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pTtSfwe1i60?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>15. Alcohol<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87091 size-medium\" title=\"Drunk dog\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/drunk-dog-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"alchol can kill your pet\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/drunk-dog-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/drunk-dog-250x175.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/drunk-dog-510x358.jpg 510w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/drunk-dog.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Alcohol is obviously something that isn\u2019t supposed to be given to animals as they chemicals that <strong>are very harmful to them<\/strong>, like it is for humans when taken in excess. If ever they <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dogster.com\/lifestyle\/can-dogs-drink-beer-wine-alcohol-ethanol-hops-grapes-poisoning-toxicity\" target=\"_blank\">ingest alcohol<\/a>, it can cause vomiting, intoxication, seizures, respiratory failure, coma and death in some cases.<\/p>\n<p>Just like other dangerous things that are easily accessible and deadly for your pets, it is<strong> best to store your alcohol in a safe place<\/strong>, somewhere that they won\u2019t be able to reach. Make sure to not involve your pets when you\u2019re drinking.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=25bO-vSV0mw<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>14. Leftovers<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87096 size-medium\" title=\"Don't leave the leftovers on the table\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/leftovers-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"hazardous things that can kill your pet\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/leftovers-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/leftovers-250x170.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/leftovers.jpg 493w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Leftovers are just as or even more dangerous as human food. Leftovers like bones, fruit and vegetable peelings are <strong>choking hazards for your pet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For some pets, like dogs and cats, it is permissible to have them chew on bones but it should be <strong>given cautiously and with careful supervision<\/strong>. Still, even if your pets are allowed to chew on bones, you have to keep in mind that they are capable of ingesting them.<\/p>\n<p>Puppies and kittens won\u2019t be able to chew on bones that a grown pet can typically chew and are <strong>very prone to choking on them<\/strong>, which can lead to death.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>13. Garbage<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87101 size-medium\" title=\"Dog in garbage\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-in-garbage-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"harmful things for your pet\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-in-garbage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-in-garbage-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-in-garbage.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Garbage is called garbage for a reason. They\u2019re <strong>something that are not useful<\/strong> anymore and therefore should be thrown away.<\/p>\n<p>Since garbage contains different types of wastes that are made up of different kinds of materials and chemicals, your garbage is a plethora of stuff that are <strong>harmful and will kill you beloved companions<\/strong>. If your pet has the habit of clawing, sniffing or going through stuff, make sure that your garbage bins are closed tightly and can\u2019t be easily opened by them.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mostly Garbage Dog Food - Saturday Night Live\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o3BC48wYkSQ?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>12. Toys<\/h2>\n<div id=\"quote_shortcode\" class=\"sixtop-post-quote post-quote-right\" >\n<div class=\"quote-sign-box hidden-on-desktop\"><\/div>\n<p>        &ldquo; Not every toy is fun and safe for every pet &rdquo;<\/p>\n<div id=\"quote_shortcode_after\">\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">There are toys that are appropriate for your pets and there are toys that are not. As fun as it may be for both<strong> you and your pets to play with toys<\/strong>, it can be very dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>For one, toys are made up of different chemicals and there are <strong>certain parts of it that may be unsafe for your pets<\/strong> (hence, choking hazards).<\/p>\n<p>Toys, edible or not, especially those with moveable and removable parts can serve as a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.humanesociety.org\/animals\/dogs\/tips\/dog_toys.html?referrer=https:\/\/www.google.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\">choking hazard<\/a> and can cause intestinal blockages for your pet.<\/p>\n<p>Parts like eyes and noses from stuffed toys can eventually be chewed off by them. Also, <strong>double check the material of the toys<\/strong> you are buying and giving to your pet.\u00a0<span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">If you ever have other pets in the house, make sure that these toys, if not safe for them, are kept away from them. Not every toy is fun and safe for every pet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top Pet Toys 2015\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yA4BuZ5H1gY?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>11. Weather condition<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87106 size-medium\" title=\"Cat watching rain throught window\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cat-rain-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"20 things that can kill your pet\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cat-rain-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cat-rain-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cat-rain.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">All of us, both men and animals, have different needs in order to survive. <strong>Humans and animals alike have specific weather conditions<\/strong> that we can tolerate and live with.<\/p>\n<p>Animals instinctively live on places where they can survive. Not all animals can survive the cold of the North and <strong>not every animal can survive<\/strong> the heat in tropical regions. So before you plan to have a pet, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/weather.com\/tv\/shows\/strangest-weather\" target=\"_blank\">consider where you live<\/a>, where you plan to raise them,\u00a0 and whether or not it will be safe for them.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>10. Metals<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-article_box related-article-right\">\n<div class=\"related-art-title\">Related<\/div>\n<div id=\"thumbnail_box\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/cover-image-10.jpg);\"><a href=http:\/\/6toplists.com\/13-toxic-foods-that-will-kill-your-pet\/ class=\"related_a\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"thumbnail_box_top\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"thumbnail_box_bottom\">\n<div id=\"thumbnail_box_bottom_text\"><span style=\"color: white;\">Read article: <\/span><br \/><span class=\"related_span\" >13 Toxic Foods that Will Kill Your Pet<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Metals of all shapes, sizes and materials <strong>can be equally harmful to your pets<\/strong>. Common metals that you use or can be found lying around such as coins, keys, nails, hooks and tiny bolts pose immense danger to your pets.<\/p>\n<p>Carelessly leaving these things lying around can lead to these little this being <strong>easily downed by your curios furry friends<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Store these things in a place that\u00a0 they can\u2019t access. It saves you the clutter, as well as the agony of losing a pet over an ingested coin. In the event that your pet accidentally downs on a metal, <strong>bring your pet to the doctor immediately<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>9. Airtight spaces<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87111 size-medium\" title=\"Dog breathing through window\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-in-car-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"things that can kill your pet\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-in-car-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-in-car-250x170.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-in-car-510x346.jpg 510w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-in-car.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">We all know it is fun to bring your pet with you when you\u2019re going out. <strong>Leaving them in your locked vehicle<\/strong> with the windows closed on a hot day will suffocate them to death! It is disappointing to see some pet owners do this to their pets.<\/p>\n<p>Pets like snakes, mice, spiders etc., which in most cases are placed in a plastic or glass container should still be able to breathe inside. <strong>Imagine yourself stuck in a car for so long<\/strong> with the same conditions &#8211; yep, you\u2019ll probably die too.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t9Tm57lhHDU<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>8. Household Items<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87116 size-medium\" title=\"Dog and the vacuum cleaner\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-and-vacuum-300x193.jpeg\" alt=\"don't left your home appliances unaware\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-and-vacuum-300x193.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-and-vacuum-250x161.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-and-vacuum-510x328.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dog-and-vacuum.jpeg 531w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Household items like appliances, office supplies, kitchen paraphernalia, toys, etc.,<strong> can be the cause of your pet\u2019s death<\/strong> if not stored and handled well and with care.<\/p>\n<p>These things no matter how mundane or common they are, are either powered by electricity, are sharp, are small and are<strong> made up of materials harmful for your pets<\/strong> just as it can be dangerous for you too.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to keep both your pets and your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/most-dangerous-household-items-for-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\">household items<\/a> in check. Is your knife set just settled in the counter? Are <strong>your appliances near liquids<\/strong> which can potentially cause electrocution? These are just some of the many things that you have to check and double check for you and your pet\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cats And Dogs vs. Household Appliances\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0KCo8-Ps2SY?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>7. Small objects<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87121 size-medium\" title=\"Christmas tree balls choking hazard\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/small-items-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"unsafe small items for dogs\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/small-items-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/small-items-250x168.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/small-items.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Small objects, edible or not, are obviously choking hazards for your pet. You may not even notice it at first but your stealthy (but adorable) pet can<strong> effortlessly chew and swallow small objects<\/strong> they see around.<\/p>\n<p>As explained in the previous items and is dictated by common sense, <strong>choking can lead to the untimely death<\/strong> of your beloved pet.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid this awful thing from happening,<strong> don\u2019t let small items lay around<\/strong> your household. If ever your pet has accidentally swallowed a small item he found on your kitchen, or practically anywhere, bring him to the animal doctor immediately! Don\u2019t wait for him to throw up the item and <strong>don\u2019t try to handle it yourself<\/strong> because it might just cause more harm.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>6. Plants<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87126 size-medium\" title=\"Poisonous plants\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/plants-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"poisinous plants list\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/plants-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/plants-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/plants-250x133.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/plants-510x272.jpg 510w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/plants.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Indoor and outdoor <strong>plants can also cause death to your pet<\/strong>. Some plants are the source of food of your pets, but it\u2019s not the case for all animals.<\/p>\n<p>Not all animals are herbivores the same way that not all animals are carnivores and omnivores. What you can do is to make sure that the plants you have around your house and <strong>your backyard are not, at least, poisonous<\/strong>. Examples of poisonous plants are <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Azalea\" target=\"_blank\">azalea<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lilium\" target=\"_blank\">lilies<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mistletoe\" target=\"_blank\">mistletoe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Stop Your Dog From Eating Grass\" width=\"625\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7gyNsZ4QXOM?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>5. Heat\/Fire<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87136 size-medium\" title=\"Dog at BBQ\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/bbq2-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"harmful things for your dogs\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/bbq2-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/bbq2-250x161.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/bbq2.jpg 503w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Direct heat, just as it is harmful to you, it is also deadly to your pets. If you\u2019re cooking in the kitchen, make sure that your pet is nowhere near where<strong> you\u2019re working to avoid burning them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This also applies to when you\u2019re having a bonfire, a BBQ, burning leaves in your backyard, or anything that involves heat or fire. If you have a fireplace in your house, <strong>make sure that your pets aren\u2019t near enough<\/strong> to get burned or be accidentally set on fire.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Banfield Pet Hospital - Backyard BBQ Safety Tips for Cat and Dog Owners\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zjpj97PjgTo?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>4. Improper diet<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87141 size-medium\" title=\"Improper pet diet\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pet-diet-300x167.jpg\" alt=\"harmful things for your pet\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pet-diet-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pet-diet-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pet-diet-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pet-diet-250x139.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pet-diet-510x284.jpg 510w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pet-diet.jpg 1090w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Research comes a long way when planning to have a pet. Don\u2019t get too excited about how cute your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qM9YWm6T_hc\" target=\"_blank\">bunny hops<\/a> or how that hamster runs on his wheel or how awesome the pattern on that snake\u2019s skin is!<\/p>\n<p>You have to consider lots of things to<strong> properly take care of your pet<\/strong> and one of them is their diet. What do they eat? How often do I have to feed them? What are the things that are not allowed for them? If not done properly, this <strong>can be the cause of your pet\u2019s death<\/strong>. Do your research or ask your veterinarian or fellow pet parent about their diet.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ND8doiVSLDw<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>3. Handling<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87151 size-medium\" title=\"Know how to handle your pet\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handling-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"Most 20 Dangerous Things Could Kill Your Pet\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handling-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handling-250x133.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handling-510x272.jpg 510w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handling.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">You know that feeling when you see a very cute animal? You<strong> want to squish them and hold them against your chest<\/strong> and hold them there forever? We all know that feeling.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/proper-and-improper-handling-of-young-puppies\" target=\"_blank\">improper handling of pets<\/a> (which definitely includes your desire of squishing them) can be very dangerous. Not that we are discouraging you from doing these things &#8211; it\u2019s just that<strong> improper handling of your pets can actually kill them<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Not every animal are <a href=\"https:\/\/drsophiayin.com\/blog\/entry\/5-tips-for-handling-dogs-and-cats-in-a-caring-manner\/\" target=\"_blank\">handled the same way<\/a>. There are parts of their bodies that are sensitive and should be handled with care. It is your responsibility to <strong>know how to properly handle your pet<\/strong> and to inform people who want to hold or pet him\/her on how to do so as well.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7Qh33oC-gog<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>2. Human Actions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-article_box related-article-right\">\n<div class=\"related-art-title\">Related<\/div>\n<div id=\"thumbnail_box\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/cover-image-16.jpg);\"><a href=http:\/\/6toplists.com\/top-13-most-polluted-places-on-earth\/ class=\"related_a\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"thumbnail_box_top\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"thumbnail_box_bottom\">\n<div id=\"thumbnail_box_bottom_text\"><span style=\"color: white;\">Read article: <\/span><br \/><span class=\"related_span\" >Top 13 Most Polluted Places on Earth<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">Human activities, whether on purpose or not, can be highly risky to your pet.<strong> Humans can harm animals<\/strong> as much as they can harm their own kind (us to ourselves, basically).<\/p>\n<p>As your pet\u2019s parent, it is <strong>your responsibility to make them feel safe<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 and activities like smoking, drinking, and doing drugs can obviously threaten the safety your pet. Even mundane activities such as cleaning your house, cooking, doing laundry can <strong>seriously harm your pet if not done cautiously<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Other human activities like destruction of their habitats to make way for infrastructures, animal slaughter, and pollution can also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldwildlife.org\/threats\/pollution\" target=\"_blank\">negatively affect<\/a> your pet and its species.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>1. Other Animals\/Predators<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87156 size-medium\" title=\"Cat hunting on rabbit\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/predators2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"harmful things for your pets\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/predators2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/predators2-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/predators2.jpg 478w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"formatted-entry-p\">It is but part of nature\u2019s paradigm to have predators and preys. <strong>This is one of the main pushes of nature<\/strong> to evolve and reinforce the survival in the animal kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering owning different types of pets, it is <strong>best to have safety precautions<\/strong> as you would if you have a child &#8211; it is best to ask an expert regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ecological_relationship\" target=\"_blank\">animal relations<\/a> before planning to have different pets in your home.<\/p>\n<p>Pets can also get stressed when a new pet comes home which will<strong> lead to complications if not properly addressed<\/strong>. Your home should be the safest place for you furry babies.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WUrJ1oCz0oQ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":111,"featured_media":87142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1947],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87021","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/111"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=87021"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87021\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87147,"href":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87021\/revisions\/87147"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/87142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=87021"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=87021"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=87021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}