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DANGEROUS FOOD AND TOYS
Chocolate
Onions
Grapes
Spinach
Rhubarb
Tomato leaves
Mushrooms
Seeds from Apples
Nail polish
Draino
Shampoo
Cleaning products/ detergents
Antifreeze - dogs love this will kill
Insecticide, ant traps, bug poisons, pesticdes
Fertilizers, weed killers etc- keep dogs off of grass after treatment
Gasoline
Batteries and Battery Acid
Paint, Turpentine
Golf Balls,
Small sized balls- can choke
Hollow balls, like tennis balls
Squeaker in toys
Toys that can be shredded- watch for stuffing
Hard frisbees- better to buy the cloth ones or the flexible plastic ones made for dogs
Bottle caps, plastic bottle rings
Rawhide bones...keep a watch to make sure to take away when it get's small so dog can't get it lodged in throat.
Ivy
Holly
Mistletoe berries
Poinsettia
Amaryllis
Chrysanthemum
Rhododendron
Morning Glory
Lily of the valley flowers
Delphinium, Foxglove
Hyacinth, Tulip, Daffodile bulbs
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Just to add some more dangers:
Medicine
Over the counter pain relievers, ie Motrin, Advil Aleve
anything containing ibuprofen or naproxen are toxic even in low doses and cause severe to fatal stomach ulcers and kidney damage
Asprin should never be given to a dog that is taking anti- inflammatory such as Rimadyle or Deramaxx - also aspirin can cause stomach ulcers
Any human medication
dog medication in quantity (ie overdose)
Flea and tick products if not used as directed
Food
Macadamia nuts - cause temp paralysis of rear legs
Raisins - can cause Kidney failure
Tomatoes (not just leaves) can cause tremors and heart arrhythmia
Not more than 1 teaspoon of garlic per 10 pounds of dog- affects red blood cells
Caffeine
Tobacco
Mothballs
Apple (seeds)
Apricot pits
Asparagus
Cherry pits and leaves
Peach pits and leaves
Potato leaves, stem and green skin
Rhubarb
Metals/ Household items
Lead -ie from painted wood
Zinc - some scews and bolts
Wax
Garden
Cocoa -bean mulch
Organic fertilizer if moldy
Compost- due to mold
Aloe
Anthurim
Lace fern berries
Autumn Crous
Bird of Paradise
Bittersweet American adn European
Bleading Heart
Buckey
Buddhist Pine
Caladium
Calla Lily
Trumpet Flower
Castor Bean
Philodendron
Chinese evergreen
Clematis
Corn plant
Croton
Cyclamen
Daphne
Dogbane
Elephant's Ear
Euonymous
Germanium
Gladiolas
Hydrangea
Iris
Milkweed
Mistletoe berries
Mushrooms
Narcissus
Oleander
Peace Lily
Plumosa fern berries
Rosary pea or precatory bean
Sago palm
Stinging nettle
Monstera
Yew
Yucca
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Here is a link to lists of other posonous and non posisonous plants etc and tips on poison proofing your home for our pets
The ASPCA Animal Posions Control Center
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=apcc
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Helen a very thorough list and some new things on it which I had no idea! Asparagus! I used to feed Apollo the stems raw, he loved them and broccoli!! I have even given some to Spirit.... I won't anymore though! So thank you! NOT only those things, but the mushrooms and tomatoes! I will be tacking a copy of this list to my bulletin board for all the family to check!
Oh and you may want to add ANTIFREEZE I didn't see it but it is a very dangerous one and even tastes sweet so animals love it!
As far as the bones and toys, I would just add this one kind which is made of cornstarch. When they chew it and it gets wet, it is very, very slippery. My Rottie nearly choked to death on one which slipped down his throat and I had to reach in and grab it. It was extremely large and it's just a chew bone that's not really safe. It's sold here relatively cheap and is a popular product, don't know about there in Canada.
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RAISINS & GRAPES a report provided by VMRCVM Vet Notes
Animal Poison Control Center has documented multiple cases of grape and raisin poisoning in dogs within the last couple of years. Presumably, this has occurred in the past but attributed to other causes.
What Kind of Grapes & Raisins?
The source of the problem has been varied. Grapes of all varieties and growing conditions (including homegrown) have been implicated. Raisins are usually made from white seedless grapes, but all raisins of any source should be considered kidney toxic (chocolate covered raisins as well).
Why?
The toxic principle is unknown. Grapes contain low amounts of tannins compared to acorns, a known kidney toxicant in large animals. Grapes lack significant amounts of Vitamin D, another known kidney toxicant. It is unlikely pesticide residue is involved due to the wide variety of grape types involved. So far the majority of toxicosis reports have been in dogs. However, feeding grapes or raisins to cats and ferrets should also be discouraged, as poisonings have been reported in these species as well.
How Many Would Poison Your Dog?
The minimum toxic dose is approximately 0.3 oz/kg body weight. This would correspond to about 2 grapes per kg body weight, or roughly 1 grape per pound of body weight.
15 lb dog = 12-14 grapes could be deadly
25 lb. dog = 23 grapes could be deadly
50 lb. dog = 50+ grapes could be deadly
75 lb. dog = 75 grapes could be deadly
Raisins, having lost their water content are considered more toxic at 6 raisins per kg of body weight, or 2-3 raisins per pound of body weight. Think how many raisins are in ONE small snack pack of raisins – maybe enough to kill your dog.
15 lb. dog = 30-45 raisins could be deadly
25 lb. dog = 50-75 raisins could be deadly
50 lb. dog = 100-150 raisins could be deadly
75 lb. dog = 150-225 raisins could be deadly
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms appear 6-24 hours after the dog eats raisins or grapes (average is 12 hours). Initially, symptoms are gastro-intestinal signs, followed by kidney problems.
Vomiting is usually the primary sign, with diarrhea, depression/lethargy, anorexia, colic, dehydration and sharply decreased urine output. The course of the toxicosis is anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks. Dogs with kidney problems have a guarded to poor prognosis.
Diagnosis is based on history of recent exposure and clinical signs. On bloodwork, the kidney values are increased. Typically BUN, creatinine, phosphorus and potassium are elevated (sometimes serum calcium as well). The urine sediment will have hyaline casts and the urine specific gravity will be either hyposthenuric or isosthenuric (diluted to the concentration of water of less concentrated than water) at SG 1.006 to 1.010.
Treatment
If the raisins or grapes have been ingested within 2-3 hours, vomiting should be induced followed by activated charcoal to limit further absorption. Treatment is based on preventing further absorption if appropriate and maintaining urine output & electrolyte balance. The vet may also give an osmotic cathartic (to speed up GI passage of toxin without absorption). The animal should receive an isotonic saline solution IV at twice maintenance rates for 48 hours. Anti-nausea medication, diuretics and peritoneal dialysis may be needed in some cases.
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To Induce Vomiting or Not:
The following vomit guide is taken from Dogs: The Ultimate Care Guide, Good Health,Loving Care, Maximum Longevity, published by Rodale Press, Inc.
Induce this Poison?
Antifreeze Yes
Arsenic (ant/rat/mouse poison) Yes
Aspirin Yes
Battery acid No
Bleach No
Crayons Yes
Drain cleaner No
Fertilizer No
Furniture polish No
Glue No
Household Cleaners No
Insecticides (flea/tick dips) Yes
Kerosene No
Kitchen matches Yes
Laundry detergent No
Medications Yes
Motor oil No
Nail polish No
Paint thinner No
Painbrush cleaner No
Paste (glue) No
Pine-oil cleaners No
Plaster, putty No
Shampoo Yes
Shoe polish Yes
Toilet bowl cleaners No
Turpentine No
Weed killers Yes
How to Induce Vomiting:
One teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide for each ten pounds of body weight can quickly induce vomiting or you can induce vomiting by giving 1/2 teaspoonful (small dog) to 2 teaspoonfuls (adult large dog) of ipecac syrup. If you do not have hydrogen peroxide. Vomiting should never be induced when trying to purge caustic substances such as drain cleaner and petroleum-based products that can burn twice -- once when they do go down and again if they are vomited. If your is having trouble breathing, having seizures, has a slow heart rate, is unconscious, or has a bloated stomach, never induce vomiting.
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