Sentences with phrase «which is toxic to»

Secondly, they contain a chemical called aesculin — found in all parts of the horse chestnut tree, including the leaves — which is toxic to dogs.

Despite the punch that these two ingredients add to bland food, they are members of the Allium plant genus, which is toxic to both dogs and cats.

Cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and even gum (Nicorette ®) contain nicotine, which is toxic to dogs and cats.

They also contain small amounts of cyanide, which is toxic to dogs.

Most pennies have a core made of zinc, which is toxic to birds, causing destruction of red blood cells and multiple neurologic abnormalities.

Advil contains ibuprofen which is toxic to dogs; symptoms would have presented by now, but if you are concerned I would suggest having blood tests done as toxicity could lead to kidney failure.

Antifreeze most commonly contains the chemical ethylene glycol which is toxic to pets.

The pits are a choking hazard and contain cyanide, which is toxic to both humans and dogs.

I once had a dog pass away when I was growing up due to being fed grapes (which is toxic to dogs!)»

Avocados contains persin, which is toxic to the heart in several species, but not humans.

First, the seeds, core and stem of an apple contain cyanide, which is toxic to both dogs and humans (dog's just have a little more trouble stopping themselves from eating stuff than people do).

Rub the outside surfaces and avoid human toothpaste, which is toxic to pets.

* Snopes site gives the following information: http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp * Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs.

He got into a flower arrangement we had and ate a piece of a Lilly flower, which is toxic to cats but thank god he was ok.

You will also need to pay attention to see if your cat is acting peculiar because this could indicate that he has been exposed to or ingested a household item or food which is toxic to cats.

Apple seeds, stems and leaves contain cyanide, which is toxic to our canine friends and should be avoided at all costs, recommends the ASPCA.

Chocolate contains theobromine, an ingredient which is toxic to your canine companions, as are sugar substitutes like xylitol, warns petMD.

But all of the «good stuff» in grapes is offset by the high amount of a substance which is toxic to dogs.

Firstly, avocado contains a compound called persin, which is toxic to many animals.

The only species of mint, in the genus Mentha, which is toxic to dogs is English pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium).

Note: Never give dogs or cats human pain killers, such as Tylenol which is toxic to pets.

Baby food contains traces of onion and / or garlic powder, which is toxic to dogs.

Lattes and other coffeehouse beverages contain caffeine which is toxic to pets; caffeine contains theobromine which is also toxic to pets.

You're right about human toothpaste too — a lot of human toothpastes are full of xylitol, which is toxic to pets.

These ingredients contain eugenol which is toxic to pets.

Here is a quick list of foods to avoid giving to your pet: Alcoholic beverages Apple seeds Apricot pits Avocados Cherry pits Candy (particularly chocolate — which is toxic to dogs, cats, and ferrets — and any candy containing the toxic sweetener Xylitol) Coffee (grounds, beans, and chocolate - covered espresso beans) Garlic Grapes Gum (can cause blockages and sugar free gums may contain the toxic sweetener Xylitol) Hops (used in home beer brewing) Macadamia nuts Moldy foods Mushroom plants Mustard seeds Onions and onion powder Peach pits Potato leaves and stems (green parts) Raisins Rhubarb leaves Salt Tea (because it contains caffeine) Tomato leaves and stems (green parts) Walnuts Xylitol (artificial sweetener that is toxic to pets) Yeast dough

In addition, some manufacturers add garlic to their product, which is a toxic to felines.

The copper IUD (ParaGard) releases copper which is toxic to live sperm and the Mirena releases progestin to prevent ovulation.

Then, there was «Promise Me,» a perfume created by Komen which contained toxic ingredients including galaxolide, an endocrine disruptor, touluene, a possible carcinogen and toxic to the liver, and coumarin, which is toxic to the liver and kidneys and used to kill rodents.

Spot removers, upholstery and carpet cleaners, and dry cleaning solutions: These products contain perchloroethylene, or PERC, which is toxic to the brain and increases the risk of cancer.

There is a beautiful alchemy that occurs wherein the Kombucha culture transforms sugar, which is toxic to the human organism in large quantities, and coverts it into healthy acids.

«When you're sleep deprived, your stress - hormone levels increase, which is toxic to your neurons,» Dr. Fotuhi explains.

This is true with elderberries, which are excellent at helping boost the immune system, but whose leave and stems should be avoided because of the natural Cyanogenic glycoside content, which is toxic to humans.

A primary feature of ALS is an accumulation of the protein TDP43, too much of which is toxic to cells.

It also had increased oxidative stress level, which is toxic to the neuron.

If the researchers replaced the silicate mineral with structurally similar salts containing Germanium which is toxic to the algae, the algae moved away from the mineral source.

The toxic form of the element is methylmercury, which is toxic to the nervous system and can move up the food chain as higher organisms accumulate the methylmercury present in their prey.

To this end, Johansen's team grew the bacteria in a medium containing a glucose analog called 2 - deoxyglucose, which is toxic to cells.

Any planets that formed would have water made with deuterium instead of hydrogen, which is toxic to life in our universe.

But for reasons that are yet unknown, when Alzheimer's develops, this protein divides improperly and creates a form called beta amyloid, which is toxic to neurons in the brain.

Some people may not realize some peanut butter contain zylitol which is toxic to dogs!

-LSB-...] which is toxic to canines.

Conversely, high levels of Bmal1 overtook the UPR, thereby allowing protein synthesis to continue, which was toxic to tumor cells.

The nocturnal insects — which are toxic to bats — issue an ultrasonic «warning» whenever a bat is near.

These proteins then cluster into thread - like chains, which are toxic to other cells.

The radiation triggers a shower of reactive oxygen compounds which are toxic to all sorts of parts of the cell: «Proteins, lipids, they chew up any biological molecule,» Lin said.

They're seasoned with things like garlic and onion, both of which are toxic to dogs in any form.

An increased lead of undigested protein fragments can get to the colon and feed a section of the flora there which overgrow, produce poisonous substances (like ammonia and various biogenic aminos) which are toxic to the body if allowed access to the general circulation.

Modern processed soy foods contain high levels of MSG, fluoride and aluminum, all of which are toxic to the nervous system.

Potatoes contain glycoalkaloids which are toxic to humans but have a generally accepted safe level (200 mg / kg).