These Common Household Items Could Kill Your Pet

As Easter approaches, the potential that your cat or dog will be exposed to toxins from cut flowers, chocolate and potted plants like sago palms increases.

But the danger household items pose to pets goes well beyond the spring holiday season. Other things that can make your pet sick include raisins, ibuprofen and pennies. For some poisons, delaying a visit to the vet by just hours can be the difference between life and death.

The list of potential poisons for pets is long, but here is what you need to know about some of the most common — and deadly — indoor household toxins.

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