Are you aware that many
common household and garden plants
can be deadly to your dog?
Symptoms of Poisoning
Excessive salivation
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Gastro-intestinal disorders
Lack of appetite
Tremors
Convulsions
Seizures
Top 10 Dog Poisons
1. Chocolate
2. Rodenticides (Rat poisons)
3. Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen
4. Insecticides
5. Xylitol
6. Household Cleaners
7. Antidepressants
8. Fertilizers/Plant Food
9. Grapes and Raisins
10. Dewormers (Cattle/horse)
Top 10 Breeds
whose Owners call the
Pet Poison Helpline
1. Mixed Breeds
2. Labrador Retrievers
3. Golden Retrievers
4. Chihuahuas
5. Yorkshire Terriers
6. Dachshunds
7. Shih Tzus
8. Boxers
9. Beagles
10. German Shepherds
Common Household Items Toxic to Dogs
Are you looking to adapt your home, ready to take in a new, purebred dog? Maybe you have bought one or adopted one, but want further advice on how to make your house a safe and fun environment for dogs. One thing that many new owners forget is the cleaning products we use around the home.
We all know what health risks toxins such as mesothelioma-causing asbestos can have on our children and ourselves, but let’s not forget that dogs operate at a lower level. Not only are they closer to the ground, but they spend a lot of time sniffing around it and interacting with it on a level beyond just walking. This means they are in a prime position to sniff up any toxins and harmful substances.
It is essential, therefore, to carefully consider what substances exist in and around the house, how to protect your dog from them, and what better cleaning solutions there are out there. PennJersey, a Pennsylvania-based cleaning company have produced a guide to teach dog owners the risks of household toxins. It covers common toxins, the problems of cleaning products and waste, and offers sensible solutions for making a more dog-friendly environment.
Aspartame found in sugarless gum has been linked to at least one dog death recently.
Liquid Laundry Detergent gave one dog severe burns requiring sedation and treatment over several days. The dog chewed his way into the detergent which then spilled into his crate. He was found bleeding after being in the detergent for several hours.
Cacao Bean Mulch, sold by many home improvement centres, contains a lethal ingredient called “Theobromine”. It smells like chocolate and is the ingredient that is used to make all chocolate — especially dark or baker’s chocolate — which is toxic to dogs also. A dog that ingested a quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.
Chocolate as mentioned above, the toxic ingredient in chocolate is Theobromine. The dark or semi sweet baker’s chocolate is particularly dangerous for your dog. Keep all sweets and chocolate out of reach!
Raisins/Grapes are severely toxic. As few as 7 can cause vomiting, acute kidney failure, and death. Please don’t feed these to your dog as a treat.
Raw Fish Salmon Poisoning Disease is a potentially fatal condition seen in dogs that eat certain types of raw fish. Salmon and other fish that swim upstream to breed can be infected with a relatively harmless parasite called Nanophyetus salmincola. However, the parasite itself can be infected with an organism called Neorickettsia helminthoeca. It’s this microorganism that causes salmon poisoning. If untreated, death usually occurs within fourteen days of eating the infected fish. Ninety percent of dogs showing symptoms die if they are not treated.
“Salmon poisoning occurs most commonly west of the Cascade mountain range,” says Dr. Bill Foreyt, a veterinary parasitologist at Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He adds, “Canids (dogs) are the only species susceptible to salmon poisoning. That’s why cats, raccoons and bears eat raw fish regularly with out consequence.” Symptoms of salmon poisoning occur within 6 days and include vomiting, lack of appetite, fever, diarrhea, weakness, swollen lymph nodes, and dehydration.
Greenies A warning from one of our web visitors…..
On the way back from the Dobe National this year, I was walking one of the dogs at the airport waiting for the owner to return our rental car when the dog decided to throw up…..I was shocked to see a mass of green rubber-like material and immediately called the owner. The mass looked like something you would see in the pad under a carpet. I was assured the dog did not shred anything…and that the only thing the dog had been given to eat recently was a “Greenie”…one of those formed green dog treats that look like a toothbrush…..I couldn’t believe one of those pressed dog treats would reconstitute into what looked like a mass of foam rubber pieces!
Well, after getting home my friend did an experiment….cut up one of those things and soaked it in water overnight….low and behold a mass of foam rubber junk! Certainly NOT digestible! We both made a note to never feed those things again…and then last night in the Seattle area the local KIROTV newscast did a piece on…you guessed it GREENIES! A whole story about how dogs are DYING from blockages after eating those stupid things! Turns out they are NOT 100% digestible!
Sugar free gum‘s active ingredient, xylitol, causes dogs to secrete insulin so their blood sugar drops very quickly. This is quickly followed by liver failure. If that occurs, even with aggressive treatment, it can be difficult to save the dog. http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp
Aloe
Aloe vera
Azalea
Rhododendron spp
Buddhist Pine
Podocarpus macrophylla
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema modestrum
Cornstalk Plant
Dracaena frangrans massangeana
Daffodil
Narcissus spp
Dieffenbachia Gold
Dieffenbachia picta
Dracaena (Red Margined)
Dracaena marginata
Elephant Ears
Caladium hortulanum
Gladiolas
Gladiolas species
Hyacinth
Hyacinthus oreintalis
Ivy (Glacier)
Hedera helix Glacier
Jerusalem Cherry
Solanum pseudocapsicum
Lily (Calla)
Zantedeschia aethiopiea
Macadamia Nut
Macadamia integrifolia
Mauna Loa Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum
Nephthytis
Syngonium podophyllum
Oleander
Nerium oleander
Philodendron (Heartleaf)
Philodendron scandens oxycardium
Philodendron (Saddle Leaf)
Philodendron selloum
Precatory Bean
Abrus precatorius
Satin Pothos
Scindapsus pictus
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Brunfelsia australis
Amaryllis
Amaryllis sp
Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia gilliesii
Caladium
Caladium hortulanum
Christmas Rose
Helleborus niger
Crocus (Autumn)
Colchicum autumnale
Day Lily
Hemorocallis dumortirei
Dieffenbachia (Spotted Dumbcane)
Dieffenbachia picta
Dracaena (Striped)
Dracaena deremensis
Emerald Fern
Asparagus densiflorus
Green Gold Nephthytis
Syngonium podophyllum
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Ivy (Needlepoint)
Hedera helix Needlepoint
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe spp
Lily (Glory)
Gloriosa superba
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
Mistletoe
Phoradendron spp
Nightshade (Black)
Solanum nigrum
Onion
Allium spp
Philodendron (Lacy Tree)
Philodendron selloum
Philodendron (Split Leaf)
Philodendron pertusum
Rhododendron
Rhododendron spp
Schefflera
Philodendron spp
Yucca
Yucca sp
Andromeda Japonica
Pieris japonica
Bittersweet (American)
Celastrus scandens
Castor Bean
Ricinus communis
Clematis
Clematis sp.
Cycads
Lilium umbellatum
Devil’s Ivy
Epipremnum aureum
Dieff (Tropic Snow Dumbcane)
Dieffenbachia amoena
Dracaena (Warneckei)
Dracaena dermensis
Flamingo Plant
Anthurium sp
Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica
Iris
Iris sp.
Ivy (Sweetheart)
Hedera helix Sweetheart
Lace Fern
Microlepia strigosa
Lily (Red)
Lilium umbellatum
Marble Queen Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
Morning Glory
Ipomoea spp
Nightshade (Deadly)
Solanum dulcamara
Philodendron (Cutleaf)
Monstera deliciosa
Philodendron (Red Emerald)
Philodendron ‘Red Emerald’
Plumosa Fern
Asparagus plumosus
Ribbon Plant
Dracaena sanderiana
Tomato Greens
Lycopersicon spp
Asparagus Fern
Asparagus sprengeri
Bittersweet (European)
Solanum dulcamara
Chinaberry Tree
Melia azedarach
Cordatum
Philodendron oxycardium
Cyclamen
Cyclamen spp
Dieffenbachia (Charming)
Dieffenbachia amoena
Dracaena (Gold Dust)
Dracaena godseffiana
Dumb Cane
Dieffenbachia
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Holly
Ilex spp
Ivy (English)
Hedera helix
Japanese Yew
Taxus sp
Lily (Asian)
Liliaceae
Lily of the Valley
Convalaria majalis
Marijuana
Cannabis sativa
Mother in Law’s Tongue
Sansevieria trifasciata
Nightshade (Silverleaf)
Solanum elaegnifolium
Philodendron (Fiddle-Leaf)
Philodendron bipennifolium
Philodendron (Red Princess)
Philodendron ‘Red Princess’
Poinsettia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Sago Palm
Cycas cirinalis
Tulip
Tulip sp
Some plants have
more than one name.
Check the list here
for these plants:
Angel Wings see: Caladium
Asparagus Fern see: Plumosa Fern
Australian Nut see: Macadamia Nut
Ceriman see: Philodendron (Split Leaf)
Corn Plant see: Cornstalk Plant
Dieffenbachia (Variable) see: Dieffenbachia Picta
Dracaena (Straight Margined) see: Dracaena (Red Margined)
Emerald Feather see: Emerald Fern
Florida Beauty see: Dracaena (Gold Dust)
Fruit Salad Plant see: Philodendron (Split Leaf)
Golden Pothos see: Devil’s Ivy
Hurricane Plant see: Philodendron (Split Leaf)
Ivy (Branching) see: Ivy (English)
Lily of the Valley Shrub see: Andromeda Japonica
Mexican Breadfruit see: Philodendron (Split Leaf)
Narcissus see: Daffodil
Panda see: Philodendron (Fiddle-Leaf)
Peace Lily see: Mauna Loa Peace Lily
Philodendron (Horsehead) see: Philodendron (Fiddle-Leaf)
Philodendron (Variegated) see: Devil’s Ivy
Queensland Nut see: Macadamia Nut
Swiss Cheese Plant see: Philodendron (Split Leaf)
Taro Vine see: Devil’s Ivy
Yew see: Japanese Yew