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Potentially Poisonous Items for Your Dog

Visit US FDA for full listing.    https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/potentially-dangerous-items-your-pet#centers

Pet Poison Control Centers 

     ·       Pet Poison Helpline, 855-764-7661   http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

     ·      ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, 888-426-4435   http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control

Plants and flowers

• Almond, apricot, cherry, nectarine, peach, and plum trees and shrubs
• Aloe Vera
• Amaryllis
• Autumn Crocus
• Begonia
• Bleeding Heart
• Bloodroot
• Caster Bean
• Chrysanthemum
• Cyclamen
• Corn Plant
• Daffodil
• Daphne
• Dogbane
• Dumbcane (Dieffenbachia)
• English Ivy (both leaves and berries)
• Flower bulbs of any kind
• Foxglove
• Geranium
• Golden Pothos
• Hibiscus
• Hyacinth and Tulip (especially the bulbs)
• Hydrangea
• Iris
• Jerusalem Cherry
• Kalanchoe
• Larkspur
• Lilies: Daylily, Gloriosa Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peace Lily, True Lily
• Marijuana
• Mistletoe
• Mother-in-Law Tongue
• Mountain Laurel
• Narcissus, Daffodil, Paperwhite, and Jonquil
• Oleander
• Philodendron
• Poinsettia
• Pothos
• Rhododendron and Azalea
• Rhubarb
• Rosary Pea
• Sago Palm
• Schefflera
• Stinging Nettle
• Thorn apple or jimsonweed
• Virginia Creeper
• Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Plant
• Yew Bush

Trees and Shrubs

• Azalea and Rhododendron  The entire genus is extremely dangerous for dogs. Eating even a few leaves can cause serious issues, including vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, paralysis, shock, coma, and death.
• Black Walnut  The tree itself isn’t dangerous, but the nuts that fall to the ground can be. They start to decay very quickly and produce mold, so when a dog ingests them they cause digestive upset and even seizures.
• Boxwood (all Buxus genus) Eating the leaves can cause profuse diarrhea, salivation, dehydration, and in some cases seizures and death
• Chinaberry  The berries, leaves, bark, and flowers of this tree all contain toxins that can result in anything from vomiting and diarrhea to weakness, slow heart rate, seizures, and shock.
• Fruit trees The fruits of trees such as plum, apricot, peach, and even avocado contain pits, and the seeds of cherries and apples contain toxins that can make your dog sick and are choking hazards. Even if they only eat the fruit, eating too much can cause diarrhea
• Holly Varieties include American holly, English holly, Japanese holly, and Christmas holly. Although some are less toxic than others, it is best to keep your dog away from any variety. Eating the leaves can result in vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal injury due to the plant’s spiny leaves. Symptoms include lip-smacking, drooling, and head shaking.
• Horse Chestnut (Buckeye) This tree contains saponin, which causes vomiting and diarrhea, dilated pupils, affects the central nervous system, and can also lead to convulsions and coma.
• Hydrangea With high concentrations of toxic substances in the flowers and leaves, ingestion, especially of the leaves and flowers, can cause lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal upsets.
• Ivy The foliage of certain types of ivy plants is dangerous to dogs, although not usually lethal. Ingestion can result in excessive salivation and drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, a swollen mouth and tongue, and difficulty breathing.
• Japanese Yew All varieties, from the dwarf to the giant trees, contain dangerous toxins that can be fatal to dogs. Symptoms include tremors, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and seizures. Because of their bright green leaves and red berries, they are popular holiday decorations – but they should not be used in homes where dogs live.
• Laburnum This shrub or tree produces flowering vines which contain quinolizidine alkaloids that can cause vomiting, weakness and incoordination.
• Oleander All parts of this popular ornamental shrub are toxic to humans and dogs. If your dog ingests the flowers or leaves, he can experience extreme vomiting, an abnormal heart rate, and even death. Other signs to look for include tremors, drooling, seizures, and weaknrss.
• Other Nut Trees As a general rule, nuts aren’t safe for dogs. Avoid letting your dog eat the nuts from almond, pecan, hickory, walnut, or other nut trees. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal problems and intestinal blockage.
• Peony   These gorgeous flowering plants contain the toxin paeonol in their bark and may cause vomiting and diarrhea if ingested in large amounts.
• Privet All parts of the plant are toxic to dogs in large doses.  Symptoms are usually limited to gastrointestinal upset but fatalities are possible with large doses.
• Sago Palm Considered one of the most toxic plants for dogs. Every part of the plant is toxic, especially the seeds. Ingesting just a few seedpods can result in acute liver failure. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and bloody stools, decreased appetite, and nosebleeds.
• Wisteria Especially the seeds and seed pods are toxic to dogs and can be fatal.

Edible Dangers

• Alcoholic drinks and food products containing alcohol
• Avocado (only mildly toxic to dogs and cats, but can be severely toxic, even deadly, to birds, rabbits, horses, and ruminants such as cattle, goats, and sheep)
• Caffeine (found in a lot of drinks such as coffee, tea, soda, and energy drinks)
• Chocolate
• Fatty foods
• Garlic
• Grapes and raisins
• Macadamia nuts
• Marijuana
• Medicine intended for people or another pet, unless directed by your veterinarian (for example, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for people, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen, may not be right for your pet and may even be harmful)
• Onions
• Salt
• Tobacco Products (including e-cigarettes and their refills)
• Xylitol (a sweetener found in products such as some sugar-free chewing gum, sugar-free candy, cough syrup, mouthwash, and toothpaste)
• Yeast products (like raw bread dough)

Non-Edible Dangers

• Antifreeze
• Cocoa mulch
• Fabric softener sheets
• Ice melting products
• Insecticides and pesticides (even flea and tick products for dogs can be dangerous, or possibly life-threatening, if used on cats or other animals)
• Lawn fertilizers and weed killers
• Liquid potpourri
• Mothballs
• Paints and solvents
• Rat and mouse bait
• Various household cleaners (including bleach and toilet bowl cleaners)
• Swimming pool chemicals
• Salt dough Christmas tree ornaments and play dough