Citizen Staff Writer
IN BRIEF
RYN GARGULINSKI
rynski@tucsoncitizen.com
Spring is abloom with foliage, flowers – and plenty of hazards for your pet, says a news release from the Humane Society of Southern Arizona.
Antifreeze is a major hazard and can cause kidney failure, depression, seizures, vomiting and death.
Pets that have ingested antifreeze should be taken to the vet immediately, the release said.
Keep all antifreeze in a sealed, leakproof container, don’t pour any on the ground and check for antifreeze puddles that may have leaked from the car.
The society also warns against poisoning from products such as cleansers, paints, turpentine, bug sprays and other pesticides. Rotten food and old medicines are also hazards.
Keep these products out of pets’ reach and dispose of them properly. Some pets like to rummage through the garbage, so dispose of such waste in containers pets cannot access, the release said.