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Cats and dogs are increasingly meeting with the cane toad (''Bufo marinus'') challenge in Australia and Hawaii. Cane toads carry poison glands on their backs which release corrosive and toxic liquid when endangered. This liquid usually goes into the eyes and mouths of curious pets, resulting in immediate pain, increased salivation, stumbling, vomiting and sometimes convulsions and even coma. If you live in a cane toad infested area, keep your pet safe with some simple steps. | Cats and dogs are increasingly meeting with the cane toad (''Bufo marinus'') challenge in Australia and Hawaii. Cane toads carry poison glands on their backs which release corrosive and toxic liquid when endangered. This liquid usually goes into the eyes and mouths of curious pets, resulting in immediate pain, increased salivation, stumbling, vomiting and sometimes convulsions and even coma. If you live in a cane toad infested area, keep your pet safe with some simple steps. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Feed your pets indoors. Cane toads are attracted to the food source. Cat and dog food is especially attractive to them. Keep an area inside the house for feeding. If cane toads do eat pet food, just eating it does not poison it but the pet that tries to defend its food is at risk of being sprayed by the cane toad. | # Feed your pets indoors. Cane toads are attracted to the food source. Cat and dog food is especially attractive to them. Keep an area inside the house for feeding. If cane toads do eat pet food, just eating it does not poison it but the pet that tries to defend its food is at risk of being sprayed by the cane toad. | ||
