21/10/2020
Today we’re sharing a great post by dailybarker.com about dog toxins. We’ve all read them before but it never hurts to remind yourself what they are...
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OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS
* Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)
* Alpha Lipoic Acid
* Aspirin
* Caffeine
* Dextromethorphan (Delsym®, Robitussin-DM®)
* Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®)
* Iron
* Naproxen (Aleve®)
* Phenylephrine (Sudafed-PE®)
* Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed®)
* Vitamin A, D, E, K
FOODS
* Avocados
* Chocolate
* Garlic, onion, leeks, chives
* Grapes, raisins, zante currants
* Macadamia nuts
* Moldy foods
* Rising bread dough
* Sugar-free foods and candy (see Xylitol below)
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS/SOLVENTS
* Acids: Found in drain/toilet bowl cleaners, metal cleaners, rust removers, vinegar, etc.
* Anti-Freeze: Ethylene glycol found in regular anti-freeze is HIGHLY TOXIC and often fatal. Propylene glycol in “pet-safe” anti-freeze can be toxic, too, depending on how much is consumed
* Bases: Found in drain cleaners, dry cell batteries, hair relaxers, lye, non-chlorine bleach, oven cleaners, etc.
* DEET
* Ethanol: Found in rubbing alcohol, Purell®, and other hand sanitizers, etc.
* Glue/superglue
* Gasoline/diesel/motor oil
* Ice melting products
* Metaldehyde: Found in snail and slug baits
* Methanol: Found in windshield washer fluid, paint thinners, household cleaning products
* Mothballs
* Propylene glycol: Found in “pet-safe” antifreeze, hair dyes, disinfectants, and various paints/varnish
* Rodenticides
* Tea tree oil
* Xylitol (sugar-free sweetener): Found in many sugar-free foods and chewing gum, breath mints, ni****ne gum, oral care products, nasal sprays, and sugar-free chewable vitamins
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
* Alcohol
* Liquid potpourri
* Lithium ion batteries
* To***co products
* U.S. pennies
* Ma*****na
* Recreational drugs
PLANTS
* Amaryllis
* Autumn Crocus
* Azalea/Rhododendron
* Castor Bean
* Chrysanthemum
* Cyclamen
* English Ivy
* Holly bush
* Kalanchoe
* Mistletoe
* Oleander
* Poinsettias
* Pothos
* Sago Palms
* Schefflera
* Tulips/bulbs
* Yew
Source: https://dailybarker.com/wellness-wednesday-dog-toxins/