There are certain toxic Household Items for Pets that can be life-threatening for them. In order to evade these household dangers for pets, it is important to use your common sense and the same precautions that you would take for a child. 

Several cases in our country have been reported about abdominal discomfort. Many times, veterinarians conduct radiographs and find that there are surprising things in the tiny stomach of the furry friends. The problem is it is very difficult to predict the types of items that they will play or eat. These dangerous household items for pets require exploratory surgery, which is not only expensive, but also painful for your pet. 

In order to evade the situation, it is important to keep these items from the reach of your pets:

Cast off bath sponges are excellent for human beings. But pets perceive them to be a fun toy to Chew. Remember, a sponge has all the smells that dogs love and enjoy. If your pet manages to grab one and eat it, the sponge can easily tear away and transform into very long, strong strings. The problem is that the sponge's material cannot be digested and can become life-threatening tearing its way to the intestine of the pet. Hence, always ensure that sponges are kept away from your furry companion.

It is next to impossible to keep your pet away from the rocks. There are certain dogs that see them as an pleasurable treats to chew on and swallow.  The problem is that these rocks can result in blockages in the stomach and intestine of the pet. If there are any rocks in your yard, put a fencing around it, in case your furry companion likes to chew on them. 

There are certain toys that pets like to eat, but they are dangerous for their health. Kitties are renowned for eating anything that contains a string and it is life-threatening for them. Just like you need to keep these toys away from babies and toddlers, you need to do the same with cats. Even if your kitty loves to chew on shoelaces, it is a possibility that she would end up swallowing them.   

Certain household items are quite hazardous for pets like socks, bras, nylons and under wears. Dogs love to eat these items. While shoe laces can also be very dangerous for the health of the pet if it gets stuck in the intestine of the pet.

There are certain items in the kitchen including skewers, shish kabob skewers, cutlery, corn cobs etc. These items can become latent chew toys or food items for pets to chew. 

If you are concerned about inappropriate chewing of items by pets, take them to your veterinarian for an examination to get rid of the possibility of any pet health issue. Don't forget to discuss the symptoms of your pet and schedule an examination as per the requirement. If you have a dog, train him to chew only selected toys or treats. The more you train them to chew the correct item, the less likely he will chew incorrect items. The floors and counters should be kept free from any items that can be eaten by your pet. The last tip is to check the bathroom for items like toothbrush, sponge, floss, etc. and keep them away from your furry companion.