- Moving cleaning products, lawn chemicals, and other hazardous materials to a locked storage container
- Placing medications in a closed medicine cabinet or sealed container
- Hiding as many electrical cords as possible if you’re pet-sitting a dog that likes to chew
- Using a trash bin with a secure lid
- Installing child-proof latches on cabinet doors
- Blocking any small access areas where a cat may want to hide, such as behind a refrigerator
- Placing shoes and boots in closets
- Protein bars & shakes
- Xylitol (sugar substitute)
- Garlic
- Onions
- Grapes
- Raisins
- Coffee beans
- Chocolate
- Easter lily
- Tulips
- Mistletoe
- Holly
- Azalea
- Oleander
- Castor bean
- Sago palm
- Rhododendron
- Japanese yew
- Difficulty breathing
- Significantly decreased or absent appetite
- Excessive drinking
- Abdominal swelling
- Persistent vomiting
- Persistent diarrhea
- Constipation lasting longer than three days
- Retching
- Obvious pain during urination
- Excessive salivation
- Traumatic injury
- Injury resulting in bleeding from any body part
- Loss of consciousness
- Lethargy or weakness
- Seizures
- Ingestion of household chemicals, human medications, or toxic foods
- Cash or credit card
- Care Credit
- Scratch Pay
- Pet Health Savings Account
- Short-term loans
- Cat Services
- Dog Services
- Advanced Surgical Services
- Dog Emergency Care
Pet Sitting Emergency: Be Prepared, Ready & Safe
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