Pets' eating and grooming habits, species inherent sensitivities
to certain chemical/foods, and owners' attitudes are helpful in
preventing accidental exposures. Similar hand-to-mouth behavior
observed in children is the expected with pets. All precautions
– properly store all hazardous chemicals, personal human
medication, read medication labels, and know the need for, and
seek immediate veterinary care - should be taken in preventing
access of pet to hazardous substances. Household Toxins Under
the kitchen sink Disinfectants, deodorizers, water purifiers
Sodium hypochloride (main component) of varying concentrations
(3%, 6% and sometimes 50%). Sodium peroxide/perporate (non-
chlorine bleach). Low oral toxicity (vomiting and diarrhea).
Non-ionic (hand washing detergents, shampoos) Anionic (laundry
detergents) Both of low oral toxicity Cationic detergents
(quaternary ammonium compounds) High oral toxicity: Muscle
fasciculation, CNS depression and at times, seizures are
manifested. Corrosive at high concentrati