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More Pet Care and Advice |
Our homes can contain a variety of very harmful compounds. Below is a list, not necessarily complete, but some of the most common problems. Foods to Avoid * Onions or onion powder * Chocolate (baker's, milk, dark, semi-sweet) * Alcoholic drinks * Yeast dough * Coffee (grounds, beans, expresso) * Tea * Salt * Macadamia nuts * Tomato and Potato leaves and stems * Rhubarb * Avocados (toxic to birds, mice, rabbits, horses, cattle) * Moldy foods Medications Because they are so much smaller than we are, our pets need to be kept away from all medications. Even over the counter drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and cold medications. Pain killers and other prescription drugs can be lethal to animals even in small doses. Always consult your vetterinarian. Household Items Common household items such as mothballs, potpourri oils, coffee grounds, homemade play dough, fabric softner sheets, dishwashing detergent, and batteries can also be killers to our pets. |
Signs of Animal Cruelty |
If you suspect animal cruelty, please call your local law enforcement agency. In the state of Nebraska, the society has absolutely no legal authority. Some signs of animal abuse are: * Sores, cuts, bruises, or nicks on the animals body * Patches of missing fur * Tick or flea infestation * Extremely thin body * Limping or inability to walk * Dogs repeatedly left alone and chained outside without food or water or shelter * Dogs kept outside during extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, etc. with no shelter * A house with an excessive amount of cats * Cowering in fear or acting aggressively (especially when approached by the owner) * Pets left in parked cars during hot weather * Owners yelling or threatening physical hare to animals. |