15/04/2025
It's gardening season! If you're going to be enjoying a spot of gardening with your pet around, make sure you're aware of these potential hazards 🐌🌱
- Pesticides and w**d killers can be highly toxic, so keep pets away when using them.
- Slug pellets should be stored securely and only used where pets and other wildlife can not reach them, as they can be deadly if eaten.
- Compost bins and piles of leaves or grass cuttings can contain harmful bacteria and mould when they rot, so make sure you're clearing your garden waste into a secure bin, away from prying paws.
- Grass seeds can be a hidden hazard, as they can become lodged in your pet's skin, ears or eyes. As they're so small, they can move through the body's tissues, causing your pet serious inflammation or infection.
- Lots of toxic flowers begin to bloom in spring. This means there are many poisonous bulbs to be dug up, which often have a higher concentration of nutrients than leaves or flowers, making them even more dangerous for your pet if they are eaten. Keep these plants/bulbs in areas your pet can't access, or if you can, avoid them altogether.
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