Here are just a few web sites that may help you in your search for information if your pet has an eye problem.
Hazards in the Home
Household Items:
1. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications
(aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.)
2. acetaminophen
3. cold and flu medications
4. antidepressants
5. vitamins
6. home insect products
7. rat and mouse bait
8. bleach
9. diet pills
10. disinfectants
11. lead
12. fabric softeners
13. lighter fluid
14. mothballs
15. anti-cancer drugs
16. solvents
(paint thinners, etc.)
17. flea and tick products
18. drain cleaners
19. liquid and dry potpourri
20. slug and snail bait
21. oven cleaner sprays
22. lime/scale remover
23. fly bait
24. detergents
25. tobacco products
26. common plants
Harmful Foods:
27. avocados
28. chocolate (all forms)
29. coffee (all forms)
30. onions & onion powder
31. garlic
32. grapes
33. raisins
34. macadamia nuts
35. alcoholic beverages
36. moldy/spoiled foods
37. salt
38. fatty foods
39. gum, candies, or other foods sweetened with xylitol
40. tea leaves
41. raw yeast dough
These household objects can cause puncture wounds, choking, or internal organ damage to your pets. Make sure they aren't left lying around.
Objects:
42. balls
43. batteries
44. bread twist ties
45. buttons
46. coins
47. cotton swabs
48. glass
49. hair pins
50. jewelry
51. nylons
52. paper clips
53. plastic wrap
54. socks
55. rubber-bands
56. sharp objects (knives, scissors, razors, nails, needles, etc.)
57. string, yarn, or dental floss
58. towels
59. wax
Dogs and cats are more likely to be injured in these areas of your home. Keep your pets away from these places or watch them closely when they are near them.
Trouble Areas:
60. balconies
61. bath tubs and sinks
62. doors and windows
63. electrical cords
64. fireplaces
65. toilets
66. washer and dryer
Hazards outside of the Home
67. algae
68. antifreeze/coolant
69. fire pit/grill
70. fences or gates
71. deck lattice
72. de-icing salts
73. compost
74. gasoline
75. oil
76. pesticides
77. cocoa bean shell mulch fertilizer
78. swimming pools and hot tubs
