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Are you aware that many
common household and garden plants
can be deadly to your dog?

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Sick Dog

Symptoms of Poisoning

paw_red[1] Excessive salivation
paw_red[1] Abdominal pain
paw_red[1] Diarrhea
paw_red[1] Vomiting
paw_red[1] Gastro-intestinal disorders
paw_red[1] Lack of appetite
paw_red[1] Tremors
paw_red[1] Convulsions
paw_red[1] 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)

 *Pet Poison Helpline

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

 *Pet Poison Helpline

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

Gallery of Toxic Plants

Aloe vera

Aloe
Aloe vera

Azalea

Azalea
Rhododendron spp

Buddhist Pine

Buddhist Pine
Podocarpus macrophylla

Chinese Evergreen

Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema modestrum

Cornstalk

Cornstalk Plant
Dracaena frangrans massangeana

Daffodil

Daffodil
Narcissus spp

Dieffenbachia Gold

Dieffenbachia Gold
Dieffenbachia picta

Drac Red

Dracaena (Red Margined)
Dracaena marginata

Elephant Ears

Elephant Ears
Caladium hortulanum

Gladiolas

Gladiolas
Gladiolas species

Hyacinth

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus oreintalis

Glacier Ivy

Ivy (Glacier)
Hedera helix Glacier

Jerusalem Cherry

Jerusalem Cherry
Solanum pseudocapsicum

Calla Lily

Lily (Calla)
Zantedeschia aethiopiea

Macadamia Nut

Macadamia Nut
Macadamia integrifolia

Mauna Loa Peace Lily

Mauna Loa Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum

Nephthytis

Nephthytis
Syngonium podophyllum

Oleander

Oleander
Nerium oleander

Philodendron (Heartleaf)

Philodendron (Heartleaf)
Philodendron scandens oxycardium

Philodendron (Saddle Leaf)

Philodendron (Saddle Leaf)
Philodendron selloum

Precatory Bean

Precatory Bean
Abrus precatorius

Satin Pothos

Satin Pothos
Scindapsus pictus

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Brunfelsia australis

Amaryllis

Amaryllis
Amaryllis sp

Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia gilliesii

Caladium

Caladium
Caladium hortulanum

Christmas Rose

Christmas Rose
Helleborus niger

Crocus

Crocus (Autumn)
Colchicum autumnale

Day Lily

Day Lily
Hemorocallis dumortirei

Dieff Dumbcane

Dieffenbachia (Spotted Dumbcane)
Dieffenbachia picta

Drac Striped

Dracaena (Striped)
Dracaena deremensis

Emerald Fern

Emerald Fern
Asparagus densiflorus

GG Nephthytis

Green Gold Nephthytis
Syngonium podophyllum

Hydrangea

Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla

Needlepoint Ivy

Ivy (Needlepoint)
Hedera helix Needlepoint

Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe spp

Glory Lily

Lily (Glory)
Gloriosa superba

Madagascar Dragon Tree

Madagascar Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata

Mistletoe

Mistletoe
Phoradendron spp

Black Nightshade

Nightshade (Black)
Solanum nigrum

Onion

Onion
Allium spp

Philodendron (Lacy Tree)

Philodendron (Lacy Tree)
Philodendron selloum

Philodendron (Split Leaf)

Philodendron (Split Leaf)
Philodendron pertusum

Rhododendron

Rhododendron
Rhododendron spp

Schefflera

Schefflera
Philodendron spp

Yucca

Yucca
Yucca sp

Andromeda

Andromeda Japonica
Pieris japonica

Bittersweet

Bittersweet (American)
Celastrus scandens

Castor Bean

Castor Bean
Ricinus communis

Clematis

Clematis
Clematis sp.

Cycads

Cycads
Lilium umbellatum

Devils Ivy

Devil’s Ivy
Epipremnum aureum

Tropic Snow

Dieff (Tropic Snow Dumbcane)
Dieffenbachia amoena

Drac Warneckei

Dracaena (Warneckei)
Dracaena dermensis

Anthurium

Flamingo Plant
Anthurium sp

Bamboo

Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica

Iris

Iris
Iris sp.

Sweetheart Ivy

Ivy (Sweetheart)
Hedera helix Sweetheart

Lace Fern

Lace Fern
Microlepia strigosa

Red Lily

Lily (Red)
Lilium umbellatum

Marble Queen Pothos

Marble Queen Pothos
Epipremnum aureum

Morning Glory

Morning Glory
Ipomoea spp

Deadly Nightshade

Nightshade (Deadly)
Solanum dulcamara

Philodendron (Cutleaf)

Philodendron (Cutleaf)
Monstera deliciosa

Philodendron (Red Emerald)

Philodendron (Red Emerald)
Philodendron ‘Red Emerald’

Plumosa Fern

Plumosa Fern
Asparagus plumosus

Ribbon Plant

Ribbon Plant
Dracaena sanderiana

Tomato

Tomato Greens
Lycopersicon spp

Asparagus Fern

Asparagus Fern
Asparagus sprengeri

Bittersweet Eu

Bittersweet (European)
Solanum dulcamara

Chinaberry Tree

Chinaberry Tree
Melia azedarach

Cordatum

Cordatum
Philodendron oxycardium

Cyclamen

Cyclamen
Cyclamen spp

Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia (Charming)
Dieffenbachia amoena

Dracaena

Dracaena (Gold Dust)
Dracaena godseffiana

Dumb Cane

Dumb Cane
Dieffenbachia

Foxglove

Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea

Holly

Holly
Ilex spp

English Ivy

Ivy (English)
Hedera helix

Japanese Yew

Japanese Yew
Taxus sp

Lily

Lily (Asian)
Liliaceae

Lily of the Valley

Lily of the Valley
Convalaria majalis

Marijuana

Marijuana
Cannabis sativa

Mother in Law's Tongue

Mother in Law’s Tongue
Sansevieria trifasciata

Silverleaf Nightshade

Nightshade (Silverleaf)
Solanum elaegnifolium

Philodendron (Fiddle-Leaf)

Philodendron (Fiddle-Leaf)
Philodendron bipennifolium

Philodendron (Red Princess)

Philodendron (Red Princess)
Philodendron ‘Red Princess’

Poinsettia

Poinsettia
Euphorbia pulcherrima

Sago Palm

Sago Palm
Cycas cirinalis

Tulip

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