PET FACTS
Be Informed and Save your Pets' from harm
Items Commonly Found in Homes that are toxic to pets
You may not give some item in your home a second thought about the danger
it presents to your pet but that item may very easily cause injury or death.
​Some things are dangerous to any animal and others are only dangerous to
a dog or cat. If your pet exhibits any of the following signs, you should bring
them to your veterinarian immediately: vomiting, diarrhea, difficult breathing,
abnormal urine, salivation, weakness, and any other abnormal condition.
If you suspect your pet has ingested poison, try to bring the container or
the poison with you to the veterinarian, this will help identify how to treat
your pet faster. The lists presented below are not all inclusive, if you have
questions about any particular item found in your home,
please consult with your veterinarian.
Common Plants
that are toxic
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Aconite (aconitine)
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Autumn Crocus (colchicine)
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Azalea (grayanotoxins and other resinoids)
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Bleeding Heart (isoquinolone alkaloids)
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Castor Bean (ricin)
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Cyclamen (cyclamine)
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Daffodil (galanthamine and lycorine)
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Elephant Ear (oxalic acid)
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Foxglove (cardiac and steroidal glycosides)
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Hyacinth (alkaloid toxins)
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Iris (cardiac glycosides, especially convallatoxin)
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Jasmine (unknown)
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Kalanchoe (bufadienolide cardiac glycosides)
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Larkspur (delphinine)
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Lilies-Renal failure in cats.
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Laurels (cyanogenic glycosides)
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Marijuana (tetrahydrocannabinol, glycosides and alkaloids)
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Mistletoe (viscotoxin)
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Monkshood (aconitine)
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Mushrooms (amatoxins, phallotoxins, and virotoxins)
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Oleander (oleandrin, neriine, and rosagenin)
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Poinsettia (terpenoids)
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Rhododendron (grayanotoxin)
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Rhubarb (oxalic and nephrotoxic acid)
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Rosary Pea (abrin-ricin)
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Sago Palm (cycasin)
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Star of Bethlehem (glycoside)
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Tulips/Narcissus Bulbs
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Wisteria (glycoside)
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Wolfsbane (aconitine)
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Yew (taxin)
Human Foods and Other
items that are toxic
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Alcoholic Drinks
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Animal Fat (excess amounts)
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Antifreeze
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Apricots
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Avocado
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Batteries
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Bleach
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Chocolate
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Cigarettes
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Cleaning Solutions
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Cocoa Mulch
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dogs develop methylxanthine
toxicosis when large quantities are consumed -
Coffee Grounds
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Dishwasher Solutions
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Fabric Softener Sheets
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Flea Products
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use only for species that is labeled. Dog flea products can kill a cat.
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Gasoline
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Glow in the dark jewelry or sticks
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Human Medications
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never administer human medications to your pet without consulting your veterinarian.
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Oil (motor vehicle)
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Onions
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Grapes-renal failure
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Mothballs
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Pennies
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Pesticides, especially ant and roach bait
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Play dough
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Potpourri Oils and liquid air fresheners
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Pork
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Raisins
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Rat Poison
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Vitamin Supplements
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Yard Chemicals and fertilizers
