
16/07/2025
Did you know that some common household items can be deadly or cause serious health issues for your furkids? Here are some things you may not know about.
Plants
If your pets eat or chew on plants such as brunfelsia (also known as yesterday, today, tomorrow) and cycads (such as sago palms) they can be fatal to dogs.
Human Food
Grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, salty meats, and chocolate are just a few things that your pets should never consume.
Xylitol (or birch sugar) is also something to check the ingredient list for, as it can be deadly to dogs, its often found in sugar-free items, and peanut butter.
Essential oils
With diffusers being so popular, many essential oils are highly toxic to pets due to their high concentration, even when diffused into the air. Its best to do some research before using essential oils in your household.
Human medication
Many medications such as Nurofen are highly toxic to dogs and cats, Panadol is toxic to cats, so it's best to keep them out of reach from prying paws.
If you think your furkid has managed to get into any of the things, be like Doug and see a vet as soon as pawsable.