LAWN CHEMICALS MAY BE HARMFUL TO YOUR PETS
Insecticides and herbicides can be harmful to your pets. Insecticides usually work by interfering with an insect’s nervous system. Even though insecticides kill insects, they usually won’t kill your pets, but they can have a detrimental effect on their nervous system. Herbicides kill unwanted plants. 2, 4-D (used in Agent Orange during the Vietnam War) is a frequent ingredient and is believed to be associated with malignant lymphoma.
As a caution when purchasing lawn and garden products, always read the labels and consider switching to natural alternatives such as nontoxic products. Here are some precautions:
Pet paws are often irritated by lawn and garden chemicals. They can get very ill from inhaling or ingesting chemicals by licking their paws after walking on the lawn. Wash their paws or fur if they have been on the lawn just after an application of fertilizer or weed and feed.
Snail, slug, and mouse baits can be deadly to pets. Keep your pets away from these chemicals.
Post signs if you have used chemicals as a caution to other pet owners.
Fence off treated areas. Don’t apply chemicals on a windy day.
Water your lawn after application of fertilizer and don’t let your pets on the lawn until after the watering is completed.
Store hazardous chemicals in places where pets can’t get at them.
These cautions will help keep your pets healthy while making your lawn and garden healthy as well.
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