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Emergency Advice/Safety Tips › Save a Life: Learn Animal CPR (Heinlich for Dogs) › CPR at bestfriends.org › CPR at dogpatch.org
Poisons and Emergency Treatment for Poisoning › Poison Info › AVMA OnLine › ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center › Plants Toxic to Animals (Univ of Ill) › Poisonous Plant Guide (AKC) › Poisonous Plants › Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System › Cornell University Poisonous Plants › Poisons & Antidotes (Steadman Shorter's Medical Dictionary, 1943) › Rhubarb Poison Info
Holiday Hazards for Pets Thank you to: Dr. Sharon Brandt, who originally posted this info, to be shared, during the Holiday Season. PLANTS: Christmas trees (firs, cedars, pines): contain volatile oils that can cause vomiting and diarrhea; needles can cause irritation to the mouth and stomach. Christmas tree preservatives:most contain sugar and fertilizer - the sugar will attract the dog and the fertilizer can cause vomiting. Decorative holly: can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea and central nervous system depression. Mistletoe: depending on the variety, the signs can range from vomiting and diarrhea to heart arrhythmias, difficult breathing, seizures, or coma. Poinsettia: rumors of its toxicity have been somewhat exaggerated. It can cause vomiting and diarrhea, but rarely causes severe problems. Amaryllis and Christmas cactus: can both cause severe depression, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea if ingested. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Batteries: if bitten into, the corrosive fluid can cause severe ulcers in the mouth, esophagus and stomach. Intact batteries pose a foreign body hazard in the GI tract. Christmas decorations: most are foreign body hazards rather than true toxicities. EXCEPTION: ornaments made from homemade play dough can contain high levels of salt. The NAPCC has had several recent cases where dogs eating homemade play dough have died of salt poisoning. Potpourri/potpourri oil: can cause severe burns to the mouth and esophagus. The essential oils can affect the nervous system, causing weakness, incoordination, and hypotension. Christmas gifts: perfumes and after-shaves generally contain fairly high levels of alcohol, which can be dangerous to dogs. Be sure to put up any gifts that you suspect may contain food items such as chocolates, coffee, or macadamia nuts. FOODS: Chocolate: dark chocolates, cocoa and chocolate chips are more dangerous than milk chocolate, but even milk chocolate can be deadly in large enough quantities. Chocolate intoxication can result in hyperactivity, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, and life-threatening heart arrhythmias. The high amounts of fat in most chocolate items can precipitate a bout of pancreatitis in susceptible animals. Bread dough: yeast from homemade bread produce alcohol-ingestion of raw yeast dough can result in serious alcohol intoxication. Additionally, here is a risk of bloat and gastrointestinal obstruction from the dough as it rises in the stomach. Coffee and espresso: caffeine is a no-no for dogs, as it acts as a stimulant and can cause severe heart acceleration and seizures. Macadamia nuts: can cause increased body temperature, muscle stiffness, increased heart rate and tremors. Alcohol: serious intoxications have occurred when dogs have been given alcohol to drink as a "joke". Also, dogs seem to be attracted to alcoholic drinks, so drinks should not be left unattended. Poisonous Plant, Trees, Fruits & Vegetables List and Symptoms of Ingestion This information is for informational purposes only and we assumes no liability for the content. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your pet has ingested any of the following plants.This does not represent a complete list of all poisonous plants. Also, your pet may have a sensitivity or allergy to a plant that is not on the list, resulting in toxicity. Shrubs Azalea: Weakness, Upset Stomach, Drooling, Coma, Heart Failure, Depression Boxwood: Upset Stomach, Heart Failure, Excitability or Lethargy Holly (Berries): Upset Stomach, Tremors, Seizures, Loss of Balance Hydrangea: Seizures, Dizziness, Rapid Breathing Oleander: Upset Stomach, Heart Failure, Excitability or Lethargy Flowers Amaryllis: Upset Stomach, Hyperactivity, Lethargy, Coma, Shock, Death Autumn Crocus: Oral Irritation, Upset Stomach, Kidney Failure, Hyperactivity, Lethargy, Coma, Shock, Death Buttercup: Upset Stomach Calla Lilly: Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation, Asphyxiation, Tremors, Seizures, Loss of Balance, Death Christmas Rose: Upset Stomach, Diarrhea, Seizures, Disorientation Chrysanthemum: Skin Irritation Daffodil (bulb): Upset Stomach, Seizures, Weakness, Tremors, Excitement, Lethargy, Coma, Death Easter Lily: Kidney Failure, Upset Stomach, Weakness Foxglove: Upset Stomach, Tremors, Seizures, Loss of Balance, Lethargy, Collapse, Heart Failure, Death Hyacinth (bulb): Varied Toxic Effects Iris (root): Upset Stomach Jessamine: Labored Breathing, Seizures, Weakness, Respiratory Failure Jonquil (Narcissus): Upset Stomach, Hyperactivity, Depression, Coma, Seizures, Tremors, Weakness, Irregular Heartbeat, Death Morning Glory: Upset Stomach, Hallucinations Narcissus: Upset Stomach, Hyperactivity, Depression, Coma, Seizures, Tremors, Weakness, Irregular Heartbeat, Death Peony: Upset Stomach, Tremors, Seizures, Staggering, Loss of Balance, Depression, Collapse, Heart Failure, Death Periwinkle: Hallucinogen Poinsettia: Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation Primrose: Upset Stomach Tulip (bulb): Varied Toxic Effects Vines/Ground Cover Devil's Ivy: (Philodendron) Upset Stomach, Mouth Irritation, Tremors, Seizures, Loss of Balance, Asphyxiation, Death English Ivy: Upset Stomach, Hyperactivity, Labored Breathing, Drooling, Fever, Increased Thirst, Dilated Pupils, Weakness, Staggering Jasmine: Weakness, Seizures, Respiratory Failure Vine: Upset Stomach, Lethargy, Drooling, Heart Failure, Dilated Pupils Matrimony Vine: Varied Toxic Effects Virginia Creeper: Varied Toxic Effects Ornamentals and Houseplants Asparagus Fern: Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Cramps, tremors, heart, respiratory, kidney problems Caladium: Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation, Asphyxiation, Tremors, Seizures, Loss of Balance, Death Elephant's Ear (Colocasia): Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation, Asphyxiation, Tremors, Seizures, Loss of Balance, Death Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia): Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation, Asphyxiation, Tremors, Seizures, Loss of Balance, Death Philodendron (Saddle Leaf, Split Leaf): Swollen Mouth, Painful Tongue, Sore Lips Poinsettia: Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation Pot Mum: Dermatitis Spider Mum: Dermatitis Umbrella Plant: Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Cramps, Tremors, heart, respiratory, kidney problems Trees Apple (leaves and stem): Rapid breathing, shock, dilated pupils, gum inflammation American Yew: Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Cuban Laurel (Ficus): Upset Stomach Fiddle-Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata): Upset Stomach, Skin Irritation Oak (acorns): Varied Toxic Effects English Yew: Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Western Yew: Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Apricot: Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Almond: Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Peach: Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Cherry (leaves and stem): Shock, Gum Inflammation, Dilated Pupils, Rapid Breathing Wild Cherry: Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Japanese Plum: Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Balsam Pear: Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Fruits/Vegetables Apple Seeds: Varied Toxic Effects Apricot Seeds: Varied Toxic Effects Avocado Seeds: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Labored Breathing, Death Cornstalk: Upset Stomach, Labored Breathing, Drooling Eggplant (all parts except fruit): Upset Stomach, Heart Failure, Drooling, Lethargy Onion: Upset Stomach, Anemia Peach Seeds: Varied Toxic Effects Other Aloe Vera: Diarrhea Mistletoe: Varied Toxic Effects Mushrooms: Varied Toxic Effects
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