Love Snacks? THIS Could Kill Your Dog in Mere Minutes!
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The statistics are sobering – even shocking – when it comes to these dangerous products found in every household! Keep reading to learn about this danger and how to protect your dog and the other pets who share your life!
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The Statistics: Shocking and Sobering
It happens every day. It can take just 3-5 minutes or even less. In a four-year study, 73% of dogs or cats fell victim to this seemingly harmless danger out of 1,354 respondents. It can happen to:
Any pet (although most commonly in dogs).
Any size (from tiny to giant).
Age or Strength.
So, what is this danger lurking in every household? It is pet suffocation!
Keep reading to learn more before it happens to your precious pet!
MYTH: Pet suffocation happens in small pets.
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What the Danger Looks Like
Pet suffocation can happen with a variety of common household products including snack bags! It can take just a minute for your curious pet to get into trouble so be aware of the following products and proactively keep them up and away from your pet’s curious nose and mouth!
Potato chip bags.
Bread bags.
Pretzel bags.
Cereal bags and boxes.
Pet treat bag liners.
Pet food bags.
Mylar-type bags.
Plastic bags.
Airtight containers.
Plastic jars containing treats.
87% of those surveyed did not know about the danger of pet suffocation until it happened to their pet.
How Does Pet Suffocation Happen?
Pet suffocation happens quickly when a curious dog or cat puts its head inside a bag for leftover crumbs! As the pet inhales, the bag tightens around the neck creating a vacuum-like seal cutting off the oxygen supply. The pet usually begins to panic and tries to breathe harder making the situation worse. A pet can die in less than 5 minutes from collapse and asphyxiation (or suffocation).
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Learn more at the Prevent Pet Suffocation Facebook page dedicated to Blue who suffocated from a Cheetos bag.
Listen to Bonnie Harlan’s story at the Corgi Town USA Podcast.
How to Prevent Potential Pet Suffocation
Location, Location, Location!
Never leave plastic or mylar bags or containers unattended:
In or near the garbage.
In or near the recycling bin.
In a backpack or purse.
In the pantry.
On a coffee, side, or end table.
On the kitchen or dining table.
On a counter.
On the sofa or bed (in case you fall asleep!).
Anywhere your pet can reach!
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6 Other Tips to Prevent Pet Suffocation
Store all snacks and foods into hard, resealable containers with openings smaller than your pet’s head.
Serve all snacks in a bowl (not the bag).
Cut all empty bags along one side and the bottom before throwing them out. Or cut into small harmless pieces.
Tie empty bags into a tight knot.
Keep all trash cans securely covered or behind a closet or cabinet door.
Do not feed your pet people snacks!
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Pet Suffocation is Preventable!
Always be extra cautious during busy family events including holidays, birthday parties, graduations, sports events, and summer BBQs when snacks are plentiful and often unsupervised! It only takes a moment when your back is turned for your dog or cat to get into serious trouble!
Don’t let your pet become a heartbreaking statistic!
Also, teach your children and guests to always be mindful when it comes to your pets’ safety!
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