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tiffers
03-15-2007, 12:29 PM
You know, I read a lot of posts. I mean, A LOT of posts. Or threads, as you guys call them here. A lot of you guys are saying, "Scruffy loves Chocolate!" or "I gave my cat aspirin." or "My Princess love grapes!" or "Buddy eats crayons!" Well, you don't see anything wrong with any of this. So, I thought I'd make a list of common household items that are usually fatal in your pets. It's also an interesting read, so maybe you don't feed these items to your pets, but in the future if you're questioning something here you go. : )

1. Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, and Soft Drinks: Tremors, Seizures, Congestion, Hemmorrhages, Cardiac Failure

2. Raisins and Grapes: Vomiting, Diarrhea, Kidney Failure

3. Onions and Garlic: Anemia, Lethargy, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Blood Cell Damage.

4. Sugarless Gum: Rapid drop in blood sugar.

5. Macadamia Nuts: Temporary Paralysis in hind legs.

6. Mistletoe: Gastrointestinal Upset, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Delirim, Seizure, Coma, Cardiovascular Collapse, Shock

7. Oleander: Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Salivation, Slow/Strong Pulse, Shock, Collapse

8. Lily of the Valley: Vomiting, Anorexia, Nausea, Diarrhea, Lethargy, Confusion, Collapse

9. Azalea: Gastrointestinal Disturbances, Salivation, Nausea, Vomting, Lethargy, Stupor, Coma, Convulsions

10. Rhubarb: Staggering, Nausea, Vomiting, Lethargy, Severe Abdominal Cramps, Muscle Tremors, Internal Bleeding, Convulsions, Acute Renal Failure

11. Tomato: Headache, Stomach Pain, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Hypothermia, Cardiovascular Collapse, Respiratory Depression

12. Arsenic: Depression, Anorexia, Watery Diarrhea, Dehydration, Rear Limb Weakness, Paralysis, Seizures, Death w/in 4 to 5 days

13. Asprin: Depression, Vomiting, Anorexia, Lethargy, Anemia, Bone Marrow Depression, Muscle Weakness

14. Antifreeze: Nausea, Vomiting, Depression, Seizure, Coma, Renal Failure

15. Fertilizers: Vomting, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Fever, Lethargy, Tremors, Seizures

16. Household Cleaning Produts and Batteries: Oral Ulcrs, Burns, Gray/Yellow/Black Lesions, Pain, Vocalizations, Panting, Shock, Collapse

17. Flea Collars and Dips (Amitraz): Vomiting, Sedation, Possible Seizures, Incoordination, Staggering, Hyperglycemia, Coma

18. Carbon Monoxide: Shock, Collapse, Cherry Red Blood, Seizures, Coma

19. Crayons: Vomiting, Convulsions

20. Lotions, Perfumes, Sanitizers: Drunkeness, Retching, Respiratory Depression, Shock, Coma

21. Mothballs: Vomiting, Anemia, Hepatitis (Liver Disease)

22. Nicotene: Salivation, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Tremors, Unable to Stand, Coma

23. Tylenol: Depression, Hypothermia, Vomiting, Weakness, Coma

24. Diet Pills: Restlessness, Hyperactivity, Tremors, Hyper/Hypotension, Heart Block, Circulatory Collapse

25. Sleeping Pills: Coma, Anesthesia, Hypothermia, Respiratory Depression

26. Roach Killers and Boric Acid: Salivation, Diarrhea (possibly bloody), Adominal Pain, Tremors, Muscle Weakness, Seizures, Coma, Shock

27. Botulism (Dead Animal Consumption): Weakness, Vomiting, Not Swallowing, Salivation, Respiratory Paralysis

28. Insect Repellants: Vomiting, Tremors, Seizures, Skin Irritation

29. Hartz Brand Flea Control: Depression, Muscle Tremors, Vomiting, Anorexia, Ear Flicking (commonly in cats), Paw Shaking (commonly in cats), Contractions of Superficial Cutaneous Muscles (commonly in cats)

30. Toad Poisoning: Head Shaking, Retching, Vomiting, Weakness, Collapse, Apparent Blindness, Seizures, Collapse, Death w/in 30-60min. after Exposure

Now, most of these are usually fatal if not caught and treated soon enough. And most of these are also dose dependant, meaning it depends on how much was ingested and how large or small the ingester was. But, if I were you, I wouldn't test it out.

rstowe
03-15-2007, 12:32 PM
There is also this post which covers a lot of what Tiffers posted: http://forums.petlovers.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6366

Like Tiffers said a lot of it is dose dependent. Garlic is good for fighting infection but only in small doses. Also sometimes dose doesn't matter - the dog's system does. A small dog can eat a box of chocolate with no effects but a large dog can eat 1 piece and have the bad effects. Most of the time you are better off not giving your dog ANYTHING toxic just to be on the safe side.

NewfieGrl
03-15-2007, 12:43 PM
Agree! A good topic to revisit with valuable information.

Michele
owned by 2 Newfies, a cocker spaniel and 3 cats.

Pershing2
03-15-2007, 12:49 PM
Thanks for the info.
My favorite was number 14 Antifreeze. How in the world? :D

tiffers
03-15-2007, 12:55 PM
Thanks for the info.
My favorite was number 14 Antifreeze. How in the world? :D


You'd be amazed! : ) Working at a vet clinic you come in contact with lots of people that are...well, less fortuante when it comes to intelligence. : )

rstowe
03-15-2007, 12:57 PM
Growing up, my friend's dog died because it licked some antifreeze that spilled in their garage. It doesn't take much. In this case, if humans drink antifreeze and can and usually does kill them.