If you witness your pet consuming material that you suspect might be toxic, do not hesitate to seek emergency assistance, even if you do not notice any adverse effects. Sometimes, even if poisoned, an animal may appear normal for several hours or for days after the incident. Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (24 hours a day, 365 days a year.)
The telephone number is (888) 426.4435. There is a $65 consultation fee for this service.
Alcoholic beverages | Can cause intoxication, coma, and death |
Avocado | Contain Persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs |
Chocolate | Toxic levels possible with the ingestion of 1 ounce per 1 pound of body weight |
Coffee | Toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems |
Fatty foods | Can cause pancreatitis. |
Macadamia nuts | Can negatively affect multiple systems due to an as-yet-unidentified substance |
Moldy or spoiled foods | Contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea |
Onions, onion powder | Can lead to a severe case of hemolytic anemia whereby the blood doesn't carry enough oxygen to all parts of the dog's body |
Raisins and grapes | Can lead to kidney damage and death if consumed in a large enough quantity |
Pure Salt | If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances |
Raw Yeast dough | It will expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines |
Garlic | Can damage red blood cells and cause anemia |
Any sugar free product | Might contain xylitol and can cause liver damage and death |
Bones | Pose a choking risk or can become lodged in the digestive tract |
Mushrooms | Contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death. |
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