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Absorbed fast and can be dangerous even in small amounts.
Signs: Vomiting, wobbliness, slow breathing, tremors.
Search a food, plant or household item. This is general information, not veterinary advice.
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Absorbed fast and can be dangerous even in small amounts.
Signs: Vomiting, wobbliness, slow breathing, tremors.
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Can cause kidney damage. Any amount is worth a call.
Signs: Vomiting, tiredness, less peeing.
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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.
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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.
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Darker and baking chocolate carry the most risk. White chocolate carries the least.
Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, panting, restlessness, tremors.
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Caffeine acts like the compounds in chocolate and can affect the heart and nerves.
Signs: Restlessness, fast heartbeat, tremors, vomiting.
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Bones can splinter or block the gut and sometimes need surgery.
Signs: Gagging, drooling, vomiting, belly pain, straining to poop.
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Cobs do not break down and can block the gut.
Signs: Vomiting, no appetite, belly pain, no poop.
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Can cause weakness and tremors, usually within 12 hours.
Signs: Weakness, wobbliness, vomiting, tremors, high temperature.
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Mold can make toxins that cause tremors and seizures.
Signs: Vomiting, tremors, wobbliness, fever.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.
Many dogs cannot digest lactose well.
Signs: Gas, loose stool, diarrhea.
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.
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.
Usually fine in small amounts. Ask your vet about your dog's diet.
Slice them and take out the core and seeds.
Signs: None expected.
Usually fine in small amounts. Ask your vet about your dog's diet.
A sweet treat in small pieces. Peel first.
Signs: None expected. Too much can upset the stomach.
Usually fine in small amounts. Ask your vet about your dog's diet.
A good low-calorie treat. Serve plain.
Signs: None expected. Too many can cause loose stool.
Usually fine in small amounts. Ask your vet about your dog's diet.
A crunchy, low-calorie snack. Cut into small pieces for small dogs.
Signs: None expected.
Usually fine in small amounts. Ask your vet about your dog's diet.
Plain and chopped is fine, raw, steamed or canned with no salt.
Signs: None expected.
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.
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.
Usually fine in small amounts. Ask your vet about your dog's diet.
Take out the seeds and rind first, since they can block the gut.
Signs: None expected.
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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.
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All parts can affect the heart.
Signs: Drooling, vomiting, slow or irregular heartbeat.
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Every part is toxic, the seeds most of all. Can cause liver failure.
Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, black stool, weakness, seizures.
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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.
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Can upset the stomach and, in larger amounts, affect the heart and nerves.
Signs: Drooling, vomiting, weakness.
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The bulbs are the worst part. Larger amounts can affect the heart.
Signs: Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors.
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Contains compounds that can upset the heart rhythm.
Signs: Vomiting, drooling, slow or irregular heartbeat.
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The bulbs hold the most toxin.
Signs: Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea.
Usually mild. Watch for the signs below and call if they show up.
Usually causes only mild stomach upset.
Signs: Vomiting, loose stool, tiredness.
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.
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.
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Can damage the liver and the blood.
Signs: Vomiting, swollen face or paws, dark gums, tiredness.
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Stimulants can cause a dangerously fast heart rate, high temperature and seizures.
Signs: Restlessness, panting, tremors, seizures.
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Can cause agitation, tremors and seizures in dogs.
Signs: Vomiting, agitation, wobbliness, tremors.
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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.
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Can cause stomach ulcers and kidney damage in dogs.
Signs: Vomiting, black stool, less peeing, tiredness.
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Even a little can cause a fast heart rate and tremors.
Signs: Drooling, vomiting, tremors, fast heartbeat.
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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.
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Iron can harm the stomach and liver. Gummy vitamins may also contain xylitol.
Signs: Vomiting, bloody stool, tiredness.
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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.
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Can burn the throat and stomach within hours.
Signs: Drooling, gagging, vomiting, not eating.
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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.
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Some contain metaldehyde, which can cause tremors and seizures.
Signs: Drooling, tremors, seizures.
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Two or more can pinch the gut and cause serious injury.
Signs: Vomiting, belly pain, not eating.
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Can burn the mouth and stomach. Do not make your dog vomit.
Signs: Drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting.
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Has the same compounds as chocolate.
Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, tremors.
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Concentrated oils can harm dogs when swallowed or put on skin.
Signs: Drooling, vomiting, wobbliness, tremors.
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Can upset the stomach, and some types contain iron or other harmful ingredients.
Signs: Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea.
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Can cause drooling and vomiting and irritate the mouth and stomach.
Signs: Drooling, vomiting, coughing.
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.
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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