We can not say that Beagles are always safe at home. Some of the household items people regularly use to make their life a lot easier may pose threat to a dog's health. It is not enough that you provide leash, collars, dishes and countless other items. It is equally important to ensure that your dog is safe from many poisonous items. These items include acids, bleach, lead , moth balls and a lot more.

Cleansers, toilet bowl cleaners and pool chemicals contain acids such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid and phosphoric acid. If any of these chemicals is ingested, it may cause ulcer in the mouth, larynx and esophagus, drooling, lack of appetite, vomiting, panting and shock. Give your dog water or milk. If exposed in the eye, flush eyes with either water or sterile saline for 30 minutes. If exposed to the skin, flush the affected area with running water for 30 minutes. Have your vet examined your dog.

Toilet bowl cleaners, drain cleaners and dishwasher detergents contain alkalis. Alkalis can also be found in ammonia and alkali batteries. These items damage the tissues by burning it deeper and more severe compared to the damage caused by acids. Immediate action is similar to that of exposure to acids.

Bleach and clorox are common in almost every household. Hypochlorite, sodium peroxide and hypochlorite salts are found in these items. These can irritate the dog's mucous membranes and esophagus. Once ingested, drooling, vomiting, abdominal pain and sore throat can be seen in dogs. If inhaled, a dog may suffer from coughing, difficulty in breathing or retching. The hair coat should be washed and rinsed thoroughly when exposed to the skin.

Another harmful household items are moth balls. I remember during our childhood days, my cousin accidentally ate one of the moth balls we found in the closet, thinking it was a candy. If this happens to children, this can happen to animals too. If ingested, this can cause vomiting and seizures. You can also smell the odor of mothballs from your dog's breath, mouth and vomitus.

These items should not be left scattering somewhere within your dog's reach. Animals are not very good in eliminating toxins in their bodies. Exposures to these items may cause various health hazard. Keep your home harm-free for your Beagles.

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