A few years ago,we noticed that the cats would always vomit after we mopped the floors. We figured it was Murphy’s Law. Then, one day, it occurred to us that maybe the floor cleaner we used might be the real culprit. We tried an eco-friendly, plant-based product, and the vomitting stopped.
Just as it affects us humans, chemicals in household cleaners impact the health of our furry friends. The ASPCA has a very interesting area on their website that provides information about household cleaners:
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-poison-control/cleaning-products-2.aspx
(In case the link is inactive sometime in the future, just go to aspca.org and look for information about their poison control center.)
For example, did you know that the fabric softener sheets we sometimes toss in the dryer can be toxic to our cats? On the ASPCA site, they state dryer sheets can cause gastrointestinal distress, among other things.
You can also obtain a free safety packet from the ASPCA. It includes a magnet that lists their poison control center number. Unfortunately, their poison control center is not free; you must pay a consultation fee. Of course, who wouldn’t gladly pay a fee if your pet is in distress?
We hope you find this website as usual as we did.
Rescue Mommy and Daddy
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