- Be very careful if you are using rat poison in your home. It is extremely toxic for dogs. Depending on the type of poison, it can cause severe vomiting, bloating, internal bleeding, brain swelling, and even kidney failure.
- Many human medications can cause problems for dogs. Store your medicines in a cabinet or at least ensure that they are out of reach of your dog. Any of these medications can be toxic for your dog – painkillers (including aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen), cold medicines, anti-cancer drugs, antidepressants, vitamins and diet pills