Owner Beware: Don't Feed Your Dog These Foods
These are just some common ones (there are more):
-CHOCOLATE (THE DARKER THE CHOCOLATE THE MORE CONCENTRATED AND THE LESS IT TAKES TO KILL (can cause seizures and/or cardiovascular shock)
- CAFFEINE: i.e. Coffee (especially beans & grounds) and tea (contains some of the same toxic chemicals as chocolate)
- GRAPES/RAISINS(as little as 2oz. has been linked to dog's death- a few won't do any harm, but if your dog consumes a bunch start watching for signs of poisoning. If you catch him in the act, you can induce vomiting.)
- ONIONS or onion powder(can cause something called hemolytic anemia - If your animal ever has pale gums and lethargy GO TO THE VET)
- GARLIC (Sulphur)
- GREEN PARTS from TOMATOS or POTATOES
- RHUBARB LEAVES
- HOPS
- YEAST (DOUGH)
- ALCOHOL
- MACADAMIA NUTS
- High-FAT or SALTY food
Oh, don't forget household items! Antifreeze is sweet-tasting and LETHAL.
Acetaminophen (tylenol) is very poisonous. Everyone ought to know this already, but...
DON'T GIVE YOUR DOG ANY MEDICATION UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO BY A VET.
If you suspect your dog has been poisoned call your vet or Animal Poison Contol Center
I have never needed this, so I can't speak for their service. However, if it were me, I would contact my vet. But, I keep the poison control # on my fridge just in case.
National Animal Poison Control Center
ASPCA's National Animal Poison Control Center
888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435)
$45.00 per case (VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). The Center will do as many follow-up calls as necessary in critical cases, and at the owner's request will contact their veterinarian. The Center also provides via fax specific treatment protocols and current literature citations when indicated.
1-900-443-0000
$45.00 per case. The Center will do as many follow-up calls as necessary in critical cases, and at the owner's request will contact their veterinarian.
Poisonous Plants
If your pet suddenly displays ANY of these symptoms: Do NOT pass Go, Do NOT Collect $200, JUMP IN THE CAR & GO TO THE VET:
DROOLING
CONVULSIONS (SEIZURES) OR MUSCLE SPASMS
FATIGUE OR LETHARGY
-DIARRHEA (especially if bloody)
-DIFFICULTY BREATHING
Kid and Pet Smart:
Keep Items in Their Original Containers. If you look on the back you will find alot of information and the poison control number. Having the bottle in hand can help a doctor/vet/poison control operator identify what is the causitive agent. Keep cleaning agents locked up tight! (If you want to know why, e-mail me and ask for the 409 story from when I was four). Teach dogs and kids the commands: "Leave-it", "Wait", and "Take-it". It is a good idea for your pooch and child not to take items unless you have given permission. We practice this by holding a treat in our hands (or even putting it on a chair in front of the dog) and say "Wait" then "Take-it". Keep the Vet's and Dr's Numbers on the fridge (or by the phone). Oh, and if you aren't sure about an item, don't allow them to have it until you have checked with the vet first.
Do you have any of these any your garden?
-Bulbs (Iris, Tulip, Deffodil, amaryllis, Lily of the Valley
-English or Black Walnut hulls
-Oleander (EXTREMELY TOXIC LEAVES)
-Bird of Paradise
-Foxglove (all parts are toxic)
-Japanese or American yew
-Azalea
- English Ivy fruit (dog may die within a day of consuming this so watch out for it)
-Rhododendron
-Mushroom caps(those in Amanifaceae family)
-Black nightshade
-Hemlock
-Lupine
-Black-eyed Susan
-Butter Cup
-Azalea
-Wandering Jew
-Angel's Trumpet
-Elderberry
-China berry
-English holly
-Castor Bean
-Mountain Laurel
-Philodendron (don't induce vomiting, animal will be having difficulty breathing, give CPR if needed)
-Stinging nettle & other nettles (the hair is poinonous - DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING & keep dog quiet)
Take your dog to the vet IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EVEN SUSPECT POISONING
For most of these, your dog should be induced to vomit and given activated charcoal. Montitor your dogs heartbeat and breathing as you go to the vet - give CPR if needed
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Did I miss an important/common poison? Let me know! Do you have questions?
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