Your House Is Full of Dog Dangers (And You Probably Don't Even Know It)

Think your home is safe for your dog? Think again. Your house is basically a minefield of things that could seriously hurt your furry family member. The scary part? Most of these dangers are sitting right out in the open.

Hounds Town Fort Lauderdale wants every pet owner to know about these hidden threats. Sure, everyone knows chocolate and grapes are bad. But these everyday household items can be just as dangerous.

If your dog gets into any of these, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 right away. Don't wait to see what happens.

1. Your Medicine Cabinet (The Accidental Pharmacy)

Over-the-counter meds like Tylenol, Advil, and Aleve can cause throwing up, diarrhea, ulcers, liver damage, and worse in dogs. Even tiny amounts can hurt them. Lock up all medications and pick up any dropped pills immediately — dogs think they're treats.

2. Dryer Sheets (The Laundry Room Trap)

Used fabric softener sheets contain chemicals that are toxic to pets. Never use them on your dog's bedding or rub them on their coat. Dogs lick themselves clean, which means they'll eat those chemicals.

3. Asthma Inhalers (The Breathing Bombs)

Inhalers contain albuterol, which can cause racing heart, shaking, and other scary reactions if dogs chew or puncture them. Keep these where your pup can't turn them into chew toys.

4. Paintballs (The Colorful Killers)

Some paintballs contain stuff like vegetable oil that smells good to dogs. Eating them can cause throwing up, shaking, and diarrhea. Put paintballs away after your backyard battles.

5. Bug and Rat Poison (The Tasty Death Traps)

Pest control products are often made to smell and taste appealing to animals. That's the whole point — but it also attracts your dog. Eating these can be deadly. Store them locked up and never use them where your dog can reach.

6. Homemade Slime (The Kid Craft Killer)

DIY slime recipes often use laundry detergent, salt, or borax, which are toxic to dogs. If your kids make slime, use pet-safe recipes and watch where they play with it.

7. Garden Fertilizers (The Yard Hazards)

Fertilizers contain bone meal and other stuff that smells amazing to dogs, plus herbicides and insecticides that can poison them. Keep bags sealed and stored away. Don't let your dog walk on freshly treated grass.

We Keep Dogs Safe Every Single Day

At Hounds Town Fort Lauderdale, safety isn't just a priority — it's everything. Whether your dog is here for interactive daycare, overnight boarding, cat boarding, or dog grooming, they're in a secure, supervised environment where dangerous stuff stays far away.

Want a Safe Place for Your Dog?

When your pup is with us, you don't have to worry about household dangers. Contact us today to learn more about our safe, fun environment where dogs can just be dogs without any scary surprises.

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