Medications
Medications that treat human medical conditions can make pets very sick. Never give your pet any medication unless directed by your veterinarian. As a rule, the following medicines should be tightly closed and stored in a secure cabinet above the counter and away from pets:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen
acetaminophen
diet pills
antihistamines
medicines
vitamins
antidepressants
prescription drugs

Soaps and Other Sundries
Bath and hand soaps, toothpaste and sunblocks should also be kept away from your pets. They can cause stomach upset, vomiting or diarrhea. Keep toilet lids closed to prevent your pets from consuming treated toilet bowl water that could irritate their digestive tract.

HAZARDS IN THE BEDROOM AND LIVING ROOM
While they may smell good, many liquid potpourri products contain ingredients that can cause oral ulcerations and other problems, so keep them out of the reach of your pets.

Just one mothball has the potential to sicken a dog or cat and mothballs that contain naphthalene can cause serious illness, including digestive tract irritation; liver, kidney and blood cell damage; swelling of the brain tissues; seizures; coma; respiratory tract damage (if inhaled); and even death (if ingested). Tobacco products, pennies (those minted after 1982 contain zinc) and alkaline batteries (like those in your remote controls) can also be hazardous when ingested.

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