• Young animals love to chew when they are teething. Keep electrical wires out of reach.
• Chocolate can be dangerous. It contains theobromine, a stimulant which is toxic to pets.
• Never give cooked bones as a treat. They can splinter and cause serious internal injury.
• Poisonous plants include: lilies, eucalyptus, spider plants, azalea, ivy, oleander, and plant bulbs.
• If you treat your lawn with chemicals, keep your animals away.
• Puppies grow very fast. Collars and harnesses can be outgrown rapidly, leading to injury.
• Check collars every week.
• Don’t leave plastic bags out. Inquisitive young animals can suffocate.
• Snail baits are poisonous to your pet, even in small amounts, so use only in fenced off areas.
• Household poisons such as ‘Rat Sak’ may be fatal to your pet, so either don’t use them or hide them in an area where the pet can’t get to them.
• Check with your local council with regards to registration laws and procedures for dogs.