Common toxins
Common toxins to pets include:
- lilies
- alfalfa
- compost
- poinsettias
- holly
- oleander
- onions
- garlic
- macadamia nuts
- nutmeg
- raisins/grapes
- xylatol (found in chewing gum)
- fruit seeds and pits
- rat bait
- slug bait
Dangerous over-the-counter medications
Many human medications are not safe to give pets. Some are safe to dogs and not cats and a proper dose must be discussed with your veterinarian. Proper monitoring of blood chemistry levels should also be done.
These medications include:
- Tylenol or acetaminophen
- Ibuprofen or Advil
- Naproxen or Aleve
- toothpaste
- Kaopectate
- Pepto-Bismol
- diet medications
Contact us immediately if you believe that your pet may have been poisoned. Or call Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435.