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Poisonous Substances, Foods, and Plants
If your pet should ingest harmful or poisonous substances, plants, or foods contact your Ahwatukee Animal Care Hospital veterinarian immediately (480) 893-0533.
After regular business hours, contact the First Pet Emergency Hospital (480) 732-0018 or VetMed Emergency Services 602 697-4694
For information about poisonous substances call Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine (8AM-5PM CST)at 1-785-532-5679 and/or Animal Poison Control 1-800-548-2423 (fee charged for certain services).
There are many plants, foods, and substances that are known poisons to cats and dogs. Just like with children, make sure these items are out of reach and/or locked up so your pet can't get into them.
Symptoms
~ Vomiting
~ Diarrhea
~ Difficulty Breathing
~ Abnormal Urine (color, aroma,odor, frequency)
~Salivation
~Weakness
Toxic Foods
| Almonds |
Balsam Pears |
Avocados |
Moldy or Spoiled food |
| Apricots |
Coffee Grounds |
Chocolate |
Onions & Onion Powder |
| Raisins |
Japanese Plums |
Fatty Foods |
Pear and Peach Kernels |
| Grapes |
Macadamia Nuts |
Yeast Dough |
Mushrooms (if also toxic to humans) |
POISONOUS PLANTS TO AVOID
There are a number of common plants which may be toxic to dogs and cats and should be avoided.
These include:
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Arum Lily
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Autumn Crocus
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Australian Flame Tree
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Avocado
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Azalea Baneberry
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Bird Of Paradise
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Bishop's Weed
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Black Laurel
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Black Locust
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Bleeding Heart
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Bloodroot
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Bluebonnet
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Blue-Green Algae
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Boxwood
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Bracken Fern
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Buckthorn
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Bulb Flowers
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Burdock
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Cacao
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Camel Bush
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Caladium
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Calla Lily
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Cardinal Flower
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Chalice
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Cherry Tree
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Chinaberry Tree
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Clematis
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Cocklebur
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Coffee
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Coral Plant
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Coriander
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Dieffenbachia
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Elderberry
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Elephant Ear (Taro)
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Eucalyptus
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Euonymus
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False Hellebore
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Flame Tree
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Felt Plant
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Firethorn |
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Four O'Clock
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Foxglove |
Glottidium |
Golden Chain
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| Ground Cherry |
Heaths
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Heliotrope |
Hemlock |
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Henbane
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Holly
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Honeysuckle
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Horse Chestnut
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Horsetail
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Hydrangea
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English Ivy
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Jasmine
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Jimsonweed
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Lantana
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Larkspur
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Lily Of The Valley |
| Easter Lily |
Lupine |
Marijuana |
Mandrake |
| Mexican Poppy |
Milkweed
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Vetch |
Yellow Jasmine |
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Mistletoe
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Mock Orange
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Monkshood |
Moonseed
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Morning Glory
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Mountain Laurel |
Mushrooms
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Nightshades
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Oak
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Oleander
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Periwinkle
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Philodendron
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Pigweed
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Poinciana
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Poinsettia
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Poison Ivy
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Poison Oak
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Pokeweed
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Potato Shoots
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Privet
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Pyricantha
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Rain Tree |
Ranunculus (Buttercup)
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Rape
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Red Maple
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Snowdrop
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Spurges
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Sweet Pea
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Tansy
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Tobacco
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Wisteria
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Yews
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Common Poisonous Household Substances:
| Alcohol |
Detergents |
Turpentine |
Acetaminophen |
Snail or Slug Bait |
| Bleach |
Rat Poison |
Rubbing Alcohol |
Nail Polish & Remover |
| Paint |
Sleeping Pills |
Furniture Polish |
Pet Vitamins Overdose |
| Gasoline |
Disinfectants |
Drain Cleaners |
Windshield Wiper Fluid |
| Fertilizers |
Deodorants |
Potpourri, liquid |
Xylitol-sweetened Products |
| Matches |
Weed Killers |
De-icing Salts |
Antifreeze & Other Car Fluids |
| Kerosene |
Shoe Polish |
Compost Piles |
Prescription & Non-prescription Medications |
| Mothballs |
Insecticides |
Human Vitamins |
Pennies, post 1982 (due to high concentrations of zinc) |
| Boric Acid |
Hair Colorings |
Cleaning Products |
Flea Products (used incorrectly or due to hypersensitivity) |
Vomiting is commonly caused by the ingestion of harmful substances.
There are many items that are known poisons to dogs and cats. Just like with children, make sure these items are out of reach and/or locked up so that your dog or cat cannot get into them.
For more informations on poisonous substances, or for an item that isn't listed here, please consult Kansas State University's School of Veterinary Medicine (8AM-5PM CST) at 1-785-532-5679 and or ASPCA's Animal Poison Control at 1-800-548-2423 (fee charged for certain services).
This is not a replacement for a veterinary consultation.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your pet's health or care, please call our friendly staff for an appointment (480) 893-0533.
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