Poisonous Items
If your pet ingests a toxin, please call Poison Control and contact your veterinarian.
Food
| Alcoholic Beverages | Onions and Onion Powder |
| Avocado | Raisins and Grapes |
| Chocolate (all forms) | Salt |
| Coffee (all forms) | Yeast Dough |
| Fatty Foods | Garlic |
| Macadamia Nuts | Products sweetened with Xylitol (several gum products) |
| Moldy or Spoiled Foods |
Household Items
| Detergents | Fabric softener sheets |
| Mothballs | Household Cleaners / Disinfectants |
| Post-1982 pennies (due to high concentration of zinc) | Liquid potpourri |
Medication
| Over the counter pain medications (Advil/ ibuprofen, Tylenol/ acetaminophen) | Prescription medications |
| Cold & Flu medications | Diet Pills |
| Anti-cancer drugs | Antidepressants |
Poisonous Plants for Dogs & Cats
| Azalea | Cycads |
| Branching Ivy | Daffodil |
| Castor Bean | Ferns |
| Hyacinth | Iris |
| Lillies (all Lillium species) | Morning Glory |
| Oleander | Poinsettias |
| Tulips | Yucca |
* please note, this list is not all inclusive. For a complete list, visit ASPCA.
Holiday Hazards
| Sparklers / Fireworks | Easter grass |
| Holiday plants (Lilies, Mistletoe, Holly) *for a complete list see Poisonous Plant | Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers and bacteria, which, if ingested, can upset the stomach. |
| Electrical cords | Batteries |
| Ribbons or tinsel (can become lodged in the intestines and cause intestinal obstruction—most often occurs with kittens!) | Glass ornaments |
Outdoor & Cold Weather
| Animal toxins—toads, insects, spiders, snakes and scorpions | Swimming-pool treatment supplies |
| Blue-green algae in ponds | Slug and snail baits containing metaldehyde |
| Citronella candles | Antifreeze |
| Cocoa mulch | Ice Melting Products |
| Fertilizers and compost piles | Rat and mouse bait |
| Outdoor plants and plant bulbs | Fly baits containing methomyl |
Non-Toxic Substances
The following substances are considered to be non-toxic, although they may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in some animals:
| Water-based paints | Poinsettia |
| Toilet bowl water | Cat litter |
| Silica gel | Glow jewelry |