

Pets, especially dogs, will often eat non-edible items. He can’t easily pull the bag off with his paws because it’s tightly stuck to his face, like shrink wrap. The more your dog breathes in, the tighter the bag gets around his face. These bags are thin enough that if your dog puts his head far enough into one and breathes in, the bag can wrap around his nose and mouth, suffocating him.

Dogs are typically more likely than cats to sniff out food bags.

While not edible themselves, food bags, especially the mylar-type potato chip bags, cereal bags, and snack bags, can be a danger for pets. A gastrointestinal obstruction is the bigger risk for dogs and cats that eat these fruit pits. The pits must be crushed or ground up to release the cyanide. For example, avocado pits, corn cobs, and bones can get stuck in your pet’s esophagus, stomach, or intestines.įruit pits in the Prunus genus of trees and shrubs, which includes cherries, nectarines, peaches, and plums, contain cyanide, but cyanide poisoning is rare unless your pet eats a lot of pits and chews them up. While not necessarily toxic, some food items can cause a gastrointestinal obstruction (a blockage in the digestive tract) if your pet swallows them.

As tempting as it might be to share your food or drink with your four-legged friend, please resist! Some of the more hazardous edible items include: Some food and drink items that you consider tasty treats may be dangerous for your pet. Knowing about these dangers can help you make your home a safer place for your pet. We all know to childproof our homes to keep young children safe, but what about “pet proofing” our homes too? Many edible and non-edible dangers for your pet may exist in or around your home.
