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Toxic To Dogs

Hazardous Substances

Aluminum Foil
When ingested, aluminum foil can cut a dog's intestines, causing internal bleeding, and in some cases, even death.

Anti-Freeze
If ingested, anti-freeze (ethylene glycol) is often lethal -- even in very small quantities. Because many dogs and cats like its sweet taste, there are an enormous number of animal fatalities each year from animals drinking anti-freeze. Poisoning from anti-freeze is considered a serious medical emergency which must be treated by a qualified veterinarian IMMEDIATELY. Keep all such substances out of reach of your pet..

Bloat
Bloat (gastric torsion & stomach distension) is a serious life-threatening emergency which must be treated by a qualified veterinarian IMMEDIATELY. Bloat is relatively common among large and deep-chested breeds, such as Basset Hounds, Dobermans, German Shepherds, Mastiff breeds, American Bulldogs and Great Danes. Many experts believe that a feeding large meal within 2 hours of exercise or severe stress may trigger this emergency. Eating quickly, changes in diet, and gas-producing foods may also contribute to this serious condition. Symptoms of Bloat include: unsuccessful retching, pacing, panting, drooling, an enlarged stomach/torso, and/or signs of distress.

Chocolate
Chocolate contains an element which is toxic to dogs, called Theobromine. Even an ounce or two of chocolate can be lethal to a small dog (10 lbs. or less). Larger quantities of chocolate can poison or even kill a medium or large dog. Dark and unsweetened baking chocolates are especially dangerous. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning include: vomiting, diorrhea, tremors, hyperactivity and seizures. During many holidays such as Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter and Halloween, chocolate is often accessible to curious dogs, and in some cases, people unwittingly poison their dogs by offering them chocolate as a treat. Always buy chocolate treats that are specially for dogs as these have the toxicity removed, instead of giving human chocolate to your dog

Electrocution
Christmas tree lights and electrical cords can be fatal if chewed on by a dog (or cat). Whenever possible, keep electrical cords out of reach.

Hypothermia
When a dog's internal temperature drops below 96 degrees F (by being exposed to cold weather for long periods, or getting both wet and cold), there is a serious risk to the dog's safety. Small and short-haired dogs should wear sweaters when taken for walks during cold winter weather. Any sign that a dog is very cold -- such as severe shivering -- should signal the owner to bring the dog indoors immediately.

Ice-Melting Chemicals and Salt
Ice-melting chemicals and salt placed across pavements and roads can cause severe burning to your dog's footpads. Whenever possible, avoid walking your dog through these substances, and wash off his footpads when you return home.

Onions
These are toxic to dogs beware feeding your dog anything containing onions and ensure they are stored out of harms way 

Plastic Food Wrap /Cling filmPlastic food wrap can cause choking or intestinal obstruction. Some dogs will eat the plastic wrapping when there are food remnants left coating its surface.

Tinsel and Other Christmas Tree Ornaments
When ingested by a dog (or cat), Tinsel may cause obstruction of the intestines, and the tinsel's sharp edges can even cut the intestines. Symptoms may include: decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, listlessness and weight loss. Treatment usually requires surgery. Many ornaments are made of fine glass which easily shatters and can cut paws or damage a dog internally if ingested. 





Poisionous Plants

Dogwood -- Fruit 
Eggplant -- Foliage
Elderberry -- Foliage 
Elephant's Ear / Taro -- Foliage 
English Holly Berries 
English Ivy 
Equisetum 
Euphorbia / Spurges 
False Hellebore 
False Henbane 
Fiddleneck / Senecio 
Fly Agaric / Amanita 
Four O'Clock 
Foxglove 
Gelsemium 
Ghostweed / Snow On The Mountain 
Golden chain / Laburnum
Holly Berries (English and American) 
Horsechestnut 
Horsetail Reed / Equisetum Hyacinth -- Bulbs
Hydrangea -- Flower Buds 
Iris -- Bulb 
Ivy 
Jack-In-The-Pulpit /Indian Turnip 
Jasmine 
Jasmine Star 
Jatropha -- Seeds, Sap 
Java bean -- Uncooked Bean 
Jerusalem Cherry -- Berries
Jessamine -- Berries 
Jimsonweed 
Johnson Grass 
Juniper -- Needles, Stems and Berries 
Laburnum 
Lambkill / Sheep laurel 
Lantana 
Larkpsur 
Laurel
Lobelia 
Locoweed 
Lords and Ladies / Cuckoopint 
Lily of the Valley -- All parts of the plant, as well as vase water
Machineel 
Mayapple -- All parts, except fruit 
Mescal Bean 
Milk Vetch
Milkweeds -- Foliage 
Mistletoe Berries 
Moccasin Flower 
Mock orange -- Fruit 
Monkshood 
Morning glory 
Mother-In-Law's Tongue 
Mountain Laurel
Mushrooms (many wild forms) 
Narcissus -- Bulbs
Narcissus Jonquilla 
Natal Cherry 
Nicotine Bush 
Nightshades 
Oak -- Acorns, Leaves
Oleander (very poisonous)
Peach -- Pit 
Pear Seeds 
Pennyroyal -- Foliage & Flowers 
Peony 
Periwinkle 
Philodendron 
Pikeweed 
Pine Needles
Poison Hemlock 
Poison Ivy 
Poison Oak 
Poison Sumac 
Pokeweed 
Pokewood / Poke cherry -- Roots, Fruit 
Poppy 
Potato plant -- New shoots and Eyes 
Privet Shrub
Rattlebox
Rhododendron 
Rhubarb Plants
Rosary Peas -- Pods, Seeds, Flowers
Russian Thistle 
Sago Palm
Salmonberry 
Scarlet Pimpernel 
Senecio / Fiddleneck 
Skunk Cabbage 
Snapdragon 
Snowdrop 
Spanish Bayonet 
Spider Plant
Star Of Bethlehem 
Sudan Grass 
Sundew 
Tansy -- Foliage, Flowers
Tarweed 
Thornapple 
Tiger Lily
Toad flax -- Foliage
Tobacco Leaves 
Tomato Plant -- All parts, except for fruit 
Touch-Me-Not 
Toyon Berry -- Berries 
Trillium -- Foliage 
Trumpet Vine 
Tulips 
Venus Flytrap 
Verbena 
Virginia Creeper -- Sap 
Tobacco Plants 
Water Hemlock 
Wildflower 
Wild Parsnip -- Roots, Foliage
Wisteria 
Yellow Jessamine
Yellow Star Thistle 
Yew (American, English and Japanese
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