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.
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.