Pet Poisons and Dangers

Pet Poison Hotline

24/7 Animal Poison Control Center

855-764-7661

 Please be advised there is a per incident fee

www.petpoisonhelpline.com

 

For plants that may be poisonous to your pets, visit:

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/plants-may-poison-your-pets

For foods that may be poisonous to your pets, visit:

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/foods-can-be-poisonous-pets

 

What To Do for Suspected Poisoning

If you think your dog or cat has been poisoned, try to stay calm. It is important to act quickly but rationally.

First, gather up any of the potential poison that remains -- this may be helpful to your veterinarian and any outside experts who assist with the case. If your dog has vomited, collect the sample in case your veterinarian needs to see it. 

Then, try to keep your pet calm and call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) at (888) 426-4435. Experts at the APCC are available to answer questions and provide guidance 24 hours a day for a $60 consultation fee.



Poison Protection: Pet-Proofing Your House

The best way to reduce the chances that your beloved dog will be the victim of pet poisoning is by preventing exposure to dangerous substances.

- Keep all medications, even those in child-proof bottles, in cabinets that are inaccessible to your dog. If you inadvertently drop a pill on the floor, be sure to look for it immediately. Supervise anyone, such as the elderly, who may need help taking medications. 

- Always follow guidelines on flea or tick products. 

- Although you can give some "people foods" safely to your pets as a treat, others are toxic. If you have any questions about what is safe, ask your veterinarian. Or err on the safe side and give treats made specifically for animals. 

- Be sure any rodenticides you use are kept in metal cabinets or high on shelves where your pets can't find them. Remember that dogs and cats can be fatally poisoned by eating an exposed rodent, so always be very cautious about using these products. Tell your neighbors if you put out rat bait, so they can protect their pets from exposure, and ask them to do the same for you. 

- When buying plants for your home, opt for those that won't cause problems if your pet happens to nibble on them. The ASPCA has an online list of toxic and nontoxic plants by species. If you choose to have toxic plants, be sure they are kept in a place where your animals can't reach them. 

- Store all chemicals and cleaners in pet-inaccessible areas of your home.

Pet Dangers at Home

  Your pets rely on you to protect them from harm. In general, you should only feed your pets food and treats specially formulated for the type of pet that you have. Some human food and drink can make animals sick, so keep them out of your pets’ reach. Here are some examples:

  • 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
  • Macadamia nuts
  • Salt and sugar
  • Yeast dough
  • Coffee grounds
  • Xylitol (sweetener ofen found in sugar-free gum and candy)
  • Apple seeds
  • Apricot, cherry, peach pits
  • Walnuts
  • Tomato leaves and stems
  • All medications (aspirin is especially harmful to cats)

Many other things in or around your home can cause serious illness or even death in your pet. Here are some examples:

  • Antifreeze
  • Cocoa mulch
  • Bait for rodents
  • Batteries (they can contain corrosive fluid)
  • Car care products, such as cleaners or oils
  • Fertilizer
  • Gorilla Glue (or similar products)
  • Household cleaners
  • Ice-melting products
  • Nicotine products
  • Pesticides for insects
  • Plants that are toxic to pets
  • Pool or pond products
  • Poisonous snakes
  • String, yarn, rubber bands and dental floss
  • Toys with removable parts
  • Utensils with food on them (such as steak knives)

Other potential dangers in your home include burning candles that may be knocked over, electrical cords that can be chewed, and loose cords or wires that animals may become tangled in. Take a look around your house and make it pet-safe.

Pet Dangers Away From Home

Here are some things to avoid when traveling with your pet:

  • Don’t let your pet ride in the back of an open truck. He can be injured if you need to brake suddenly or take a sharp turn. Tying the animal to the truck doesn’t solve the problem; he can still be seriously hurt or killed. If you must use the back of a truck to transport a pet, put the animal in a secure crate that is anchored so it doesn’t move around in the bed of the truck.
  • Never leave your pet in a vehicle in hot weather, even for a few minutes. Even with the windows wide open, the car can quickly become hot enough to cause heatstroke, brain damage, and even death.

Finally, don’t let your pet roam. He or she can suffer injury or death from running at large. Your pet doesn’t understand the danger of speeding cars, poisoned bait or trespassing on someone else’s property.

Source: https://bestfriends.org/resources/pet-dangers-hazards-your-pets-health

 

 

 

Below is a list of common houseplants that can be harmful or fatal depending on the quantity swallowed.

Symptoms of poisoning will range from seizures and foaming at the mouth to vomiting and coma.  Immediate medical attention as soon as you see the cat has eaten a toxic substance (don't wait for symptoms to appear) is necessary.  Take the cat to your local veterinarian immediately.

The ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center is a 24-hour emergency service with phones manned by licensed veterinarians and toxicologists (these are not free calls; have your credit card handy): 

You can call 24 hours a day from anywhere in the U.S. 1-888-426-4435

   
 

 

Alfalfa
Almond (Pits of)
Alocasia
Aloe
Amaryllis
American Bittersweet
American Yew
Andromeda Japonica
Apple (seeds)
Apple Leaf Croton
Apricot (Pits of)
Arrowgrass
Asian Lily (Liliaceae)
Asparagus Fern
Australian Nut
Autumn Crocus
Avocado (fuit and pit)
Azalea
Baby's Breath
Bamboo * (Dracaena sanderiana)
Baneberry
Bayonet
Beargrass
Beech
Belladonna
Bird of Paradise
Bittersweet
Black Locust
Black-eyed Susan
Bleeding Heart
Bloodroot
Bluebonnet
Box
Boxwood
Branching Ivy
Buckeye
Buckeyes
Buddist Pine
Burning Bush
Buttercup
Cactus, Candelabra
Caladium
Calla Lily
Castor Bean
Ceriman
Charming Dieffenbachia
Cherry (pits, seeds & wilting leaves)
Cherry, ground
Cherry, Laurel
Cherry, most wild varieties
Chinaberry
Chinaberry Tree
Chinese Evergreen
Christmas Rose
Chrysanthemum
Cineria
Clematis
Cordatum
Coriaria
Corn (or Cornstalk) Plant
Corn Plant
Cornflower
Cornstalk Plant
Corydalis
Crocus, Autumn
Croton
Crown of Thorns
Cuban Laurel
Cutleaf Philodendron
Cycads
Cyclamen
Daffodil
Daphne
Datura
Day Lily
Deadly Nightshade
Death Camas
Decentrea
Delphinium
Devil's Ivy
Dieffenbachia
Dracaena Palm
Dragon Tree
Dumb Cane
Easter Lily
Eggplant
Elaine

Elderberry
Elephant Ears
Emerald Feather
English Ivy
English Yew
Eucalyptus
Euonymus
European Bittersweet
Evergreen
Ferns
Fiddle-leaf fig
Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron
Flamingo Plant
Flax
Florida Beauty
Florida Beauty
Four O'Clock
Foxglove
Fruit Salad Plant
Geranium
German Ivy
Giant Dumb Cane
Glacier Ivy
Golden Chain
Gladiolas
Glory Lily
Gold Dieffenbachia
Gold Dust Dracaena
Golden Glow
Golden Pothos
Gopher Purge
Green Gold Nephthysis
Hahn's Self-Branching Ivy
Heartland Philodendron
Heavenly Bamboo
Hellebore
Hemlock, Poison
Hemlock, Water
Henbane
Holly
Honeysuckle
Horse Chestnuts
Horsebeans
Horsebrush
Horsehead Philodendron
Hurricane Plant
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Indian Rubber Plant
Indian Tobacco
Iris
Iris Ivy
Jack in the Pulpit
Janet Craig Dracaena
Japanese Show Lily
Japanese Yew
Java Beans
Jerusalem Cherry
Jessamine
Jimson Weed
Jonquil
Jungle Trumpets
Kalanchoe
Lace Fern
Lacy Tree
Lacy Tree Philodendron
Lantana
Larkspur
Laurel
Lily of the Valley
Lily Spider
Locoweed
Lucky Bamboo * (Dracaena sanderiana)
Lupine
Macadamia Nut
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Marble Queen
Marble Queen
Marigold
Marijuana
Mauna Loa Peace Lily
Mescal Bean
Mexican Breadfruit
Miniature Croton
Mistletoe
Mock Orange
Monkshood

Moonseed
Morning Glory
Mother-in Law's Tongue
Mountain Laurel
Mushrooms
Narcissus
Needlepoint Ivy
Nephytis
Nightshade
Oleander
Onion
Orange Day Lily
Oriental Lily
Panda
Peace Lily
Peach (pits and wilting leaves)
Pencil Cactus
Peony
Periwinkle
Philodendron
Pimpernel
Plumosa Fern
Poinciana
Poinsettia (low toxicity)
Poison Hemlock
Poison Ivy
Poison Oak
Pokeweed
Poppy
Potato
Pothos
Precatory Bean
Primrose
Privet, Common
Queensland Nut
Red Emerald
Red Lily
Red Princess
Red-Margined Dracaena
Rhododendron
Rhubarb
Ribbon Plant * (Dracaena sanderiana)
Rosemary Pea
Rubber Plant
Rubrum Lily
Saddle Leaf  Philodendron
Sago Palm
Satin Pothos
Schefflera
Scotch Broom
Silver Pothos
Skunk Cabbage
Snow on the Mountain
Snowdrops
Spotted Dumb Cane
Staggerweed
Star of Bethlehem
Stargazer Lily
String of Pearls
Striped Dracaena
Sweetheart Ivy
Sweetpea
Swiss Cheese Plant
Tansy Mustard
Taro Vine
Tiger Lily
Tobacco
Tomato Plant
Tomato Plant (green fruit, stem and leaves)
Tree Philodendron
Tropic Snow Dieffenbachia
Tulip
Tung Tree
Variable Dieffenbachia
Variegated Philodendron
Virginia Creeper
Warneckei Dracaena
Water Hemlock
Weeping Fig
Western Yew
Wild Call
Wisteria
Wood Lily
Yews
 

 

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