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🚨Great Reminder Infographic from Emergency Pet Clinic of Longmont on Common Everyday Items that Pose Pet Suffocation Risks!🚨
🚨 COMMON SUFFOCATION RISKS:
🚨All Food Bags: Chip bags and Snack Bags are the biggest culprit for pet suffocation. When a pet puts their head inside of a food bag, especially one with mylar, it creates a vacuum-like seal around their neck, cutting off the oxygen.
🚨Plastic Toys: Small parts or loose pieces from the toy can can get stuck in their throats or intestines.
🚨Rubber Bands and Hair Ties: These can cause a choking hazard if a pet swallows them.
🚨Plastic Candy/Treat Wrappers: Pets may chew on or swallow these wrappers which can cause choking or airway blockage. If the wrapper is like a bag, it can cause a suffocation risk.
🚨Tennis/Rubber Balls: If a dog tears the ball apart and eats the rubber, the pieces could become lodged in its throat, blocking airflow. Depending on the size of the ball and dog, the whole ball can become lodged in the throat, leading to suffocation.
🚨STEPS TO PREVENT PET SUFFOCATION:
🚨Keep all food bags, containers, and wrappers safely out of reach
🚨Supervise your pet with toys and objects that could be chewed or swallowed
🚨Regularly check play areas for small items that might pose a risk
🚨Keep trash cans lids tightly closed or behind a counter to keep pets out
🚨Invest in pet-safe toys designed to minimize choking hazards
Pet suffocation happens daily and within minutes. Let’s stay vigilant in protecting pets from suffocation risks! 🐶🐱
