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Search a food, plant or household item. This is general information, not veterinary advice.

Think your dog ate something harmful?

Call now. Do not wait for signs, and do not make your dog throw up unless a vet tells you to.

  • ASPCA Animal Poison Control: 888-426-4435
  • Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661
  • Or call your vet or the nearest emergency clinic.

Poison lines may charge a consultation fee.

People food

Alcohol

Emergency

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Absorbed fast and can be dangerous even in small amounts.

Signs: Vomiting, wobbliness, slow breathing, tremors.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Grapes, raisins and currants

Emergency

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Can cause kidney damage. Any amount is worth a call.

Signs: Vomiting, tiredness, less peeing.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Raw yeast dough

Emergency

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Rises in the stomach and can cause painful bloating. It also makes alcohol as it ferments.

Signs: Swollen belly, retching, vomiting, weakness.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Xylitol

Emergency

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Can drop blood sugar fast and harm the liver. It hides in sugar-free gum, candy, baked goods, some peanut butters and toothpaste.

Signs: Vomiting, tiredness, wobbliness, seizures.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Chocolate

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Darker and baking chocolate carry the most risk. White chocolate carries the least.

Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, panting, restlessness, tremors.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Coffee and caffeine

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Caffeine acts like the compounds in chocolate and can affect the heart and nerves.

Signs: Restlessness, fast heartbeat, tremors, vomiting.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Cooked bones

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Bones can splinter or block the gut and sometimes need surgery.

Signs: Gagging, drooling, vomiting, belly pain, straining to poop.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Corn cobs

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Cobs do not break down and can block the gut.

Signs: Vomiting, no appetite, belly pain, no poop.

Source: Things you should never feed your dog

Macadamia nuts

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Can cause weakness and tremors, usually within 12 hours.

Signs: Weakness, wobbliness, vomiting, tremors, high temperature.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Moldy food and compost

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Mold can make toxins that cause tremors and seizures.

Signs: Vomiting, tremors, wobbliness, fever.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Onions, garlic, chives and leeks

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Can damage red blood cells and lead to anemia. Raw, cooked and powdered forms all count.

Signs: Upset stomach and tiredness, sometimes days later.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Almonds, pecans and walnuts

Watch closely

Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.

Rich in fat, so they can cause vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes pancreatitis. Whole nuts can also choke a small dog.

Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Avocado

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Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.

Mostly a problem for birds and farm animals. Dogs usually get a mild upset stomach. The large pit can block the gut.

Signs: Mild stomach upset. Retching or belly pain if a pit was swallowed.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Citrus

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Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.

A little fruit usually causes only a mild upset stomach. Peels, leaves and seeds are the bigger worry.

Signs: Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Coconut and coconut oil

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Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.

Small amounts are unlikely to cause harm. Larger amounts can upset the stomach.

Signs: Loose stool, diarrhea.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Fatty and greasy foods

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Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.

Can upset the stomach and sometimes cause pancreatitis. Call if signs last or your dog seems sore.

Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain, not eating.

Source: Things you should never feed your dog

Milk and dairy

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Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.

Many dogs cannot digest lactose well.

Signs: Gas, loose stool, diarrhea.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Raw meat and raw eggs

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Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.

Can carry Salmonella and E. coli that make dogs and people sick.

Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, tiredness.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Salty snacks

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Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.

A lot of salt causes thirst. Very large amounts can be serious, so call if your dog ate a lot.

Signs: Thirst, peeing more, vomiting, diarrhea.

Source: ASPCA, people foods to avoid

Peanut butter

Usually fine

Usually fine in small amounts. Ask your vet about your dog's diet.

Only if the label has no xylitol. Check every jar, since recipes change.

Signs: None expected if xylitol free.

Source: AKC, fruits and vegetables dogs can and can't eat

Plain pumpkin

Usually fine

Usually fine in small amounts. Ask your vet about your dog's diet.

Use 100% pumpkin, not pie filling, which has sugar and spices.

Signs: None expected. Too much can loosen stool.

Source: AKC, fruits and vegetables dogs can and can't eat

Plants

Autumn crocus

Emergency

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Can cause severe vomiting and damage to organs. Not the same as the spring crocus.

Signs: Vomiting, bloody diarrhea, drooling, weakness.

Source: ASPCA, toxic and non-toxic plants

Oleander

Emergency

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All parts can affect the heart.

Signs: Drooling, vomiting, slow or irregular heartbeat.

Source: ASPCA, toxic and non-toxic plants

Sago palm

Emergency

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Every part is toxic, the seeds most of all. Can cause liver failure.

Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, black stool, weakness, seizures.

Source: ASPCA, toxic and non-toxic plants

Wild mushrooms

Emergency

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Some are deadly and they are hard to tell apart. Treat any wild mushroom as an emergency.

Signs: Vomiting, drooling, wobbliness, tremors.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Azalea and rhododendron

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Can upset the stomach and, in larger amounts, affect the heart and nerves.

Signs: Drooling, vomiting, weakness.

Source: ASPCA, toxic and non-toxic plants

Daffodils

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The bulbs are the worst part. Larger amounts can affect the heart.

Signs: Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors.

Source: ASPCA, toxic and non-toxic plants

Lily of the valley

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Contains compounds that can upset the heart rhythm.

Signs: Vomiting, drooling, slow or irregular heartbeat.

Source: ASPCA, toxic and non-toxic plants

Tulip and hyacinth bulbs

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The bulbs hold the most toxin.

Signs: Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea.

Source: ASPCA, toxic and non-toxic plants

Aloe vera

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Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.

Usually causes only mild stomach upset.

Signs: Vomiting, loose stool, tiredness.

Source: ASPCA, toxic and non-toxic plants

Lilies

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Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.

True lilies are far more dangerous to cats. In dogs they usually cause a mild upset stomach. Peace and calla lilies can irritate the mouth.

Signs: Drooling, vomiting, pawing at the mouth.

Source: ASPCA, toxic and non-toxic plants

Pothos and philodendron

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Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.

Can irritate the mouth and stomach.

Signs: Drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting.

Source: ASPCA, toxic and non-toxic plants

Medicines

Acetaminophen

Emergency

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Can damage the liver and the blood.

Signs: Vomiting, swollen face or paws, dark gums, tiredness.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

ADHD medications

Emergency

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Stimulants can cause a dangerously fast heart rate, high temperature and seizures.

Signs: Restlessness, panting, tremors, seizures.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Antidepressants

Emergency

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Can cause agitation, tremors and seizures in dogs.

Signs: Vomiting, agitation, wobbliness, tremors.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Any other human medicine

Emergency

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Human medicines are a top cause of poisoning calls. Do not wait to see if your dog is fine.

Signs: Varies. Some signs take hours to show.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Ibuprofen and naproxen

Emergency

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Can cause stomach ulcers and kidney damage in dogs.

Signs: Vomiting, black stool, less peeing, tiredness.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Nicotine

Emergency

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Even a little can cause a fast heart rate and tremors.

Signs: Drooling, vomiting, tremors, fast heartbeat.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Cannabis and edibles

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Can cause wobbliness, sleepiness and a slow heartbeat. Edibles may also contain chocolate or xylitol.

Signs: Wobbliness, dribbling pee, sleepiness, vomiting.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Vitamins with iron

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Iron can harm the stomach and liver. Gummy vitamins may also contain xylitol.

Signs: Vomiting, bloody stool, tiredness.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Household and garden

Antifreeze

Emergency

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Tastes sweet and can cause kidney failure. Even a small lick is serious.

Signs: Wobbliness, vomiting, drinking a lot, then tiredness.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Button batteries

Emergency

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Can burn the throat and stomach within hours.

Signs: Drooling, gagging, vomiting, not eating.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Rodent bait

Emergency

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Some types stop blood clotting and others harm the brain or kidneys. Signs can take days to appear. Bring the package to the vet.

Signs: Often none at first. Later bleeding, tiredness or tremors.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Slug and snail bait

Emergency

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Some contain metaldehyde, which can cause tremors and seizures.

Signs: Drooling, tremors, seizures.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Small strong magnets

Emergency

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Two or more can pinch the gut and cause serious injury.

Signs: Vomiting, belly pain, not eating.

Source: Things you should never feed your dog

Cleaning products

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Can burn the mouth and stomach. Do not make your dog vomit.

Signs: Drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Cocoa bean mulch

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Has the same compounds as chocolate.

Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, tremors.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Essential oils

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Concentrated oils can harm dogs when swallowed or put on skin.

Signs: Drooling, vomiting, wobbliness, tremors.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Fertilizer and plant food

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Can upset the stomach, and some types contain iron or other harmful ingredients.

Signs: Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Laundry and dishwasher pods

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Can cause drooling and vomiting and irritate the mouth and stomach.

Signs: Drooling, vomiting, coughing.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Silica gel packets

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Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.

Usually only a mild upset stomach. The packet itself can choke a small dog.

Signs: Mild vomiting or loose stool.

Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control

This list is short on purpose and does not cover everything. How toxic something is depends on the amount, your dog's size and health. If it is not listed, that does not mean it is safe.

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