Reviewed by Dr. Becker

If you end up as heartbroken as the owner of Sadie, a 7-year-old Golden, you'll wish you haven't made this mistake that so many owners make. Just because your dog or cat looks and acts healthy, don't be deceived into thinking that this doesn't matter.

Many health-conscious humans now avoid this common medical treatment for themselves — but fail to realize the danger it poses to their pets, leading to obesity, diabetes, and many other diseases. Protect your pet today with these safer alternatives.

If you do this daily or weekly activity as many pet owners do, you may be doing just that. If you share your home with one or more beloved pets, be sure to take a close look at your routine to make sure you're not creating a toxic environment that can severely injure your pet.

Dogs and cats are very different creatures and their basic needs vary, too. For example, while certain human medications might work just fine for your dog, the tiniest amount of this one could kill your cat. Please don't make these assumptions about dogs and cats.

If you have a pet with allergies or one who needs certain proteins to manage food sensitivities or a bowel disorder, you'll want to watch out for this — discovered after the horsemeat food fiasco triggered concern about pet foods.

It's astounding how many pet owners are unaware of how poisonous these are for their pets. You may be taking one or more each day without realizing how deadly it would be if you accidentally dropped one or left it within your pet's reach. Here are the top 10 offenders from the Pet Poison Helpline.