are old tires toxic to cats?
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A post recommending using tires as feral cat shelters has gone viral. ... Tire crumb rubber contains known carcinogens and children are especially vulnerable.
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Jeyes fluid will kill your grass, and any other plants. It will also seriously harm animals, including cats but also other wildlife. Don't use it on anything you want to stay alive!
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The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) says tires expire in six years. The British Rubber Manufacturers Association “strongly recommends” that all tires should be replaced 10 years from the date of manufacture and that unused tires should not be put into service if they are more than six years old.
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These bubbles are non-toxic and are completely safe for your cat. Your cats will chase the bubbles and loved the smell after the bubbles popped!
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Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia) Note: The Baby Rubber Plant's larger cousin, the Rubber Tree (or Ficus benjamina), is actually toxic to dogs and cats. According to the ASPCA, contact with the skin can cause dermatitis, while ingestion can cause oral irritation, salivation and vomiting.
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Hydrangea: (Hydrangea) Parts are toxic to both cats and dogs as they contain cyanide. Also present in spring and summer.
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The baby rubber plant is yet another succulent, so it also thrives in indirect sunlight and needs only minimal watering. Note: The Baby Rubber Plant's larger cousin, the Rubber Tree (or Ficus benjamina), is actually toxic to dogs and cats.
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It's also a good idea to avoid certain tire cleaners that can make your rubber look shiny but actually strip your tire's anti-oxidants and ozone protection. Tire cracking over time is normal, and it's a sign that your tires have done their duty and now you need to replace the tires to keep your vehicle safe.
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Other common plants that are toxic to cats include: Croton (Joseph's Coat) Caladium (Elephant Ear) Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)
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Cats may be finicky eaters, but potential remains for them to eat something poisonous. Case in point: the peony. The peony plant contains a toxin that makes it poisonous to cats when ingested in large amounts. A cat's consumption of large amounts is unlikely but possible.
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It costs anywhere from $1-$10 to dispose of old tires depending on the method you choose. Some companies may come to pick them up for a small fee, and some municipalities allow you to throw them in landfills for $5 or $10. There are also specialized recycling centers that accept old tires for just a few dollars.
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Car tires contain several water-soluble compounds that can leach into water and have toxic effects on aquatic organisms. Due to tire wear, 10,000 tonnes of rubber particles end up along the Swedish roads every year.
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Old tires are dangerous, regardless of tread depth. While there's no federally sanctioned safety guidance on when a tire is too old to be safe, many carmakers recommend replacement at six years from the date of manufacture.
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Short-term, yes, tire planters are OK, although the soil in black tire planters will probably get hotter than most plants would prefer. Long-term, no, because the tire rubber will slowly biodegrade and release zinc, carcinogenic PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and other toxic compounds into your garden soil.
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Lilies (such as peace lily, calla lily, Easter lily and Tiger lily) are highly toxic and potentially fatal to cats. Some types are also toxic to dogs.
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Hydrangea: (Hydrangea) Parts are toxic to both cats and dogs as they contain cyanide.
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Analysis of the vapours that are released from tires reveals the presence of numerous compounds that constitute the “tire smell.” Some of these, mostly those emanating from the hydrocarbon oils, are potentially toxic. ... Amazingly, there is even a woman who just loves to chew on tire shavings!