Sentences with phrase «possible plant poisoning»

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Edward Krenzelok, PharmD, director of the Pittsburgh Poison Control Center and Drug Information Center at the University of Pittsburgh (and lead author of the 1996 study), says that it is possible to become ill by consuming a large amount of the plant — but it's also rare, even in small children and pets.

Most dogs don't die from jessamine poisoning, but fatalities are possible and toxicity levels can vary even among individual plants in the same species.

In order to quickly assess the severity of the situation, pet owners should call Pet Poison Helpline (800-213-6680) or bring the animal and plant to their veterinarian as soon as possible.

How to induce vomiting in your dog or cat: If the pet has eaten something he or she shouldn't have and there is real potential for poisoning to occur (such as medication, certain plants, flea medication, rat poison) it is possible to induce vomiting by giving about 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) of hydrogen peroxide 3 % (the regular kind from the pharmacy) for each 10 pounds of body weight.

In 2013 the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center fielded 18,000 calls about possible poisonings from toxic plants, compost, and yard and garden chemicals.

Ingestion of a possible toxin, such as antifreeze (ethelene glycol), rat poison, human medications or a toxic plant.

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) says that while it is possible — though challenging — to keep dogs healthy on a plant - based diet, a vegan diet is not appropriate for cats at all.

If you think your pet has ingested a dangerous plant, contact your veterinarian or a poison control center as soon as possible.