As you may know, a small amount of lead can be a problem in the wrong place in a human, especially a young child. The same is also true of dogs and cats, but the lead poisoning is not as common.... unless...
you swallow a bullet!
Yes, it's true.
And after we were able to take the bullet out of the dog's stomach, we had to put the dog on a medicine to help 'chelate' (medical name for pull out) the lead from the blood.
So don't feed your pet's any bullets!
But a more common problem is the lead around old houses, or in other soldering operations. Fortunately, it is not a common problem, but something you should be aware of.
The other common metal to be aware of to reduce is coins - pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. These coins usually contain zinc, which can be a serious problem.
Also, I was just interviewed by the newest reporter in the East Peoria Times Courier staff, Jennifer Freeman. She was highlighting the FREE puppy and kitten socialization and aggression prevention classes we offer.
Look for the article in the upcoming issue, and we will talk more about the discussions next week.
