Little batteries look harmless enough. If a toddler puts one in his mouth, however, it could lead to choking or serious burns if the battery chemical has leaked out.
Remember that dogs could think discarded batteries are toys. If they bite batteries, their mouths, tongues and gastrointestinal tracts could be burned.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
