I love my dogs, Benny and Paddy, even if they drive me crazy and seem to have a goal of spending every last dollar my wife and I have on emergency vet visits.

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What I'm about to share is going to make some people think we're terrible dog owners, but the fact is, if there's something our dogs shouldn't get into, they'll find a way.

⬇️These Common Items Found In Michigan Homes Could Kill Your Dog ⬇️

A recent example is when our sweet but crazy dog, Benny, decided he was hungry for creamed corn and grabbed a can from the counter. He then opened it using just his paws and teeth.

Credit: Big Joe Pesh / TSM Grand Rapids
Credit: Big Joe Pesh / TSM Grand Rapids
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When we got home and saw the can on the kitchen floor, we couldn't believe he was able to open the can with his teeth and that he didn't end up hurting himself in the process.

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That time we were lucky that all he got into was some corn.

We've had some other scary incidents where we had to rush him and his brother Paddy to the emergency vet and spent hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars to keep them alive.

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I think most people know that chocolate can be deadly for dogs, but that's just scratching the surface.

There are so many common household items that are dangerous and possibly deadly if your dog gets into them.

These Common Items Found In Michigan Homes Could Kill Your Dog

A lot of dogs love getting into things they shouldn't. Most of the time it's not a big deal but if they get into these common household items it could kill them.

Gallery Credit: Big Joe Pesh

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