03/07/2021
Watching your pet get sick from a toxic substance would be horrible for any pet owner. Symptoms of poisoning can be especially traumatic, ranging from seizures and vomiting to nosebleeds, diarrhea, and potentially death.
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month, so as a reminder here are very common household items that are toxic to pets.
Antifreeze
Bait for rodents
Batteries (which can contain corrosive fluid)
Car care products, such as cleaners or oils
Fertilizer
Gorilla Glue (or similar products)
Household cleaners
Medications – prescribed and over-the-counter
Ni****ne products
Pesticides
Pool/ pond products
Food can also be toxic to pets, so it’s always important to remember to never give or allow your pets to have access to any of the following:
Alcoholic beverages
Substances containing caffeine, such as coffee
Chocolate
Fatty foods, especially drippings and grease from cooking
Chicken and turkey bones
Grapes and raisins
Onions and garlic
Macadamia nuts
Salt ornaments
Xylitol
Yeast or bread dough
Plants can also be toxic and poisonous to pets
English ivy/holly
Lilies (especially to cats, even the pollen)
Chinaberry
Poinsettia
Pokeweed
Daphne
Sago Palm
Should your pet show any signs of poisoning, which include vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, blood in stool, paralysis, loss of appetite, bruising, nosebleeds, irregular heartbeat or inability to urinate, call us or the emergency vet clinic right away if we are not open.
For a more complete list please visit: https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poisons/