A surprisingly large number of common garden and household
plants are toxic to pets, and reactions to toxicity range from mild to life - threatening.
We all know by now that chocolate is toxic to dogs, but did you know that many common household
items are toxic to pets?
Lattes and other coffeehouse beverages contain caffeine
which is toxic to pets; caffeine contains theobromine which is also toxic to pets.
The list of Christmas pitfalls for pets is as long as the line to see Santa at the mall.Did you know that small animals can be killed eating the bars of cooking chocolate that are used in holiday baking?What's more, some holiday plants such as Jerusalem cherries can
also be toxic to pets.
Some foods that may
be toxic to your pets include raisins, grapes, chocolates; yeast bread dough, macadamia nuts, garlic and onions are a few that can be very concerning.
The ASPCA recommends the following precautions to keep your pets happy and healthy: Ditch the (Human) Treats Don't expose your pets to the candy bowl as several popular Halloween
treats are toxic to pets.
While Poinsettias often get a bad rap
for being toxic to pets, there are many more seasonal plants that are very dangerous if your pet ingests them.
Even if all the ingredients in a flea repellent product are natural, this doesn't ensure that they wo
n't be toxic to your pet.
Mistletoe, holly, lilies, pine and cedar are common holiday plants that can
be toxic to pets who eat them.
PDSA's latest Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report has found that for some pets, their daily diet contains treats, scraps and leftovers, takeaway and, more worryingly, even some foods that
are toxic to our pets like human chocolate and alcohol.
You need to keep your cats out of your houseplants for two reasons: 1) to prevent messes and their associated bad smells; and 2) to keep your cats safe and healthy — many
houseplants are toxic to pets.
In addition, some over-the-counter (OTC) human
medications are toxic to pets, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol) to cats and ibuprofen to dogs and cats.
We all know chocolate can
be toxic to pets so make sure to keep the Halloween loot out of reach of nosy dogs and cats.
Artificial snow, angel hair, and flocking can
be toxic to pets if ingested in significant amounts.
However, they should be given in moderation as they contain small amounts of Xylitol, a sweetener which can
be toxic to pets in large doses.
Human foods that
are toxic to pets include raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, onions, garlic, unbaked yeast bread dough, fatty foods, salty foods, and chocolate.
Other foods such as chocolate, anything sweetened with xylitol, onions, avocado (birds and rodents are especially sensitive to avocado poisoning), grapes, and
raisins are all TOXIC to pets.