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Here is a quick reference guide to foods, plants and household items your pet should avoid. Of course, the dose makes the poison, so eating small amounts may cause just an upset stomach, but in some cases it may be fatal. If you suspect that your animal has ingested poisonous substance, call our office or the Animal Poison Control Center for 24 – hour animal poison information at (888) 426-4435. We strongly suggest you avoid feeding your pet whatever you can find on the list below.
Medication:
Common examples of human medications that can be potentially lethal to pets, even in small doses, include:
- Pain killers
- Cold medicines
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Antidepressants
- Vitamins
- Diet Pills
Foods to avoid for your dog: May result in:
Alcoholic Beverages Can cause intoxication, coma and death.
Baby Food Can contain onion powder, which may be toxic to dogs.
Can result in nutritional deficiencies if fed in large amounts.
Bones from poultry, Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
fish or other meat
sources.
Cat Food Generally too high in protein and fats.
Chocolate, coffee, tea Contain caffeine, theobromine which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous system
and other caffeine
Citrus Oil Extracts Can cause vomiting
Fat Trimmings Can lead to pancreatitis.
Grapes and Raisins Contain an unknown toxin which may lead to kidney damage.
Hops Unknown compound causes panting,increased heart rate,elevated temp,seizures and death.
Human vitamin Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to other organs including the liver and kidneys.
supplements contain
ing iron
Liver Large amounts can cause Vitamin A toxicity which affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia Nuts Contains an unknown toxin which can affect digestive and nervous systems and muscle. Can cause seizures.
Walnuts
Milk and other dairy Some adult dogs are lactose intolerant.Diarrhea may result if ingested. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.
products
Moldy or spoiled food Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting, diarrhea and can affect other organs.
Mushrooms Can contain toxins which may affect multiple systems in the body causing shock and resulting in death.
Onions and Garlic Can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
(raw, cooked or
powder)
Potato, rhubarb & Can affect the digestive, nervous and urinary systems. More of a problem in livestock.
tomato leaves; potato
and tomato stems.
Raw eggs Decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin) which can lead to skin and hair coat problems.
Also may contain Salmonella.
Raw fish Can result in a thiamine deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures and in severe cases, death. More common if fed regularly.
Salt In large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
Sugary Foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Table Scraps in Not nutritionally balanced and may contain onion, garlic, mushrooms. (see above)
large quantities
Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.
Foods to avoid for your cat: May result in:
Alcoholic Beverages Can cause intoxication, coma and death.
Baby Food Can contain onion powder, which may be toxic to cats.
Can result in nutritional deficiencies if fed in large amounts.
Bones from poultry, Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
fish or other meat
sources.
Canned tuna (for human Can lead to malnutrition as it lacks the proper levels of vitamins and minerals
consumption.)
Chocolate, coffee, tea Contain caffeine, theobromine which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous system.
and other caffeine
Citrus Oil Extracts Can cause vomiting
Fat Trimmings Can lead to pancreatitis.
Dog food If fed repeatedly may result in malnutrition and heart disease.
Grapes and Raisins Contain an unknown toxin which may lead to kidney damage.
Human vitamin Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to other organs including the liver and kidneys.
supplements contain
ing iron
Liver Large amounts can cause Vitamin A toxicity which affects muscles
and bones.
Macadamia Nuts Contains an unknown toxin which can affect digestive and nervous
systems and muscle. Can cause seizures.
Milk and other dairy Some cats are lactose intolerant.Diarrhea may result if
products ingested. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.
Moldy or spoiled food Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting, diarrhea and can
affect other organs.
Mushrooms Can contain toxins which may affect multiple systems in the body
causing shock and resulting in death.
Onions and Garlic Can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more
(raw, cooked or susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
powder)
Potato, rhubarb & Can affect the digestive, nervous and urinary systems. More of
tomato leaves; potato a problem in livestock.
and tomato stems.
Raw eggs Decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin) which can lead
to skin and hair coat problems. Also may contain Salmonella.
Raw fish Can result in a thiamine deficiency leading to loss of appetite,
seizures and in severe cases, death. More common if fed
regularly.
Salt In large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
Sugary Foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Table Scraps in Not nutritionally balanced and may contain onion, garlic, mushrooms.
large quantities (see above)
Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system causing pain
and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.
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