Pets MOST POISONOUS PLANTS/FOOD. PLEASE READ

THIS IS A CROSS POST OF TAMARAS ARTICLE OF POISONOUS PLANTS & FOODS!

In honor of National Animal Poison Prevention Week (March 14th-20th), here are the top 10 common foods that are most toxic to your pet:

Grapes and raisins
Can be toxic to dogs and cause kidney failure when they are ingested in large amounts. Researchers say there are still many unknowns about the toxicity of
grapes and raisins, including whether only certain dogs are affected,
but it is advised not to feed grapes or raisins to dogs in any amount.

Avocado
While many pet owners say they feed their pets avocados with no problems, studies have shown that their leaves, fruit, seeds and bark can contain a toxin called Persin.
According to the ASPCA, the Guatemalan variety, which is commonly found
in stores, contains the most toxicity.

Yeast dough
Dough that is not cooked and contains yeast can rise in your pet’s stomach and cause pain in the stomach and potentially cause the intestines to rupture. This risk
diminishes once the dough is cooked.

Onions, onion powder, and garlic
Can lead to gastrointestinal irritation and red blood cell damage. Cats are more susceptible than dogs, but it is recommended that you not give cats or
dogs large quantities of these.

Foods with a high salt or fat content
While pets do need certain kinds of fat in their diet, excessive fats can cause upset stomach and potentially inflame the pancreas causing
pancreatitis. Salty foods can pose a risk for the development of sodium
ion toxicosis, according to the ASPCA. Be aware that if your pet gets
into food with a high fat or salt content, she could experience stomach
problems including diarrhea and vomiting.

Left-over bones
Left-over bones pose a choking hazard to pets, and they can also splinter and puncture your pet’s digestive tract. Additionally if you feed your pet meat or eggs, make
sure they are fully cooked. Undercooked or raw meat and eggs can
contain harmful bacteria.

Sugarless Candies (or products sweetened with xylitol)
This compound can cause liver damage and even death in some more vulnerable dogs. Xylitol is in many products including gum, candy, sugar-free
cookies and toothpaste.

Macadamia Nuts
Can cause weakness, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia in dogs. Symptoms generally last up to two days, and usually appear within 12 hours of ingestion.

Alcohol, Chocolate, Coffee
According to the ASPCA, the substances in these products, methlxanthines, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination,
hyperactivity, tremors, seizures, and potentially death in pets. The
higher the cocoa percentage, the more dangerous the chocolate is,
making dark chocolate more toxic than milk or white chocolate.

17 Most common poisonous plants
1. Lilies
2. Marijuana
3. Sago Palm
4. Tulip/Narcissus bulbs
5. Azalea/Rhododendron
6. Oleander
7. Castor Bean
8. Cyclamen
9. Kalanchoe
10. Yew
11. Amaryllis
12. Autumn Crocus
13. Chrysanthemum
14. English Ivy
15. Peace Lily (AKA Mauna Loa Peace Lily)
16. Pothos
17. Schefflera

ALSO POINSETTIAS & RHUBARB LEAVES, AND WATCH YOUR PET IF THEY ARE LICKING THERE FEET. READ WARNING FOR COCO MULCH SERIOUS INJURY TO CATS AND DOGS!

What do you do if your pet ate something poisonous?

If your animal is having seizures or losing consciousness, bring him or her to your veterinarian or emergency vet center.

If your pet is not showing symptoms, but ingested something potentially toxic, call the ASPCA hotline at (888) 426-4435. Have the following
information available: the species, breed, age, sex, weight, and
information about the product exposure. It is best to have the package
of the product available for reference.

For Full Article and Photos visit the link below

10 Foods Poisonous to Pets

Posted by Megan Zehnder Mar 19, 2010 5:08 pm

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