Animal Toxicity​

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Toxins in the Kitchen

• Chocolate, Coffee, Caffeine

  • Contains methylxanthines

  • Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, seizure, and/or death.

• Grapes, raisins, and currents

  • The toxic substance is unknown

  • Can cause kidney failure

• Xylitol/sugar-free gum and candy

  • Can lead to liver failure

  • Initial signs of toxicosis include vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination.

• Fatty table scraps

  • Can cause Pancreatitis

• Onions, Garlic and Chives

  • These vegetables can cause gastrointestinal irritation and can damage red blood cells.

• Macadamia Nuts

  • Can cause weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors, and hyperthermia in dogs. Can lead to hind quarter paralysis

• Unbaked bread dough

  • Yeast dough can rise and cause gas to accumulate in your pets digestive system.

• Alcohol

  • Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decrease coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, coma, and even death

• Avocados

  • Contain Persin

  • Can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Birds and rodents are especially sensitive to avocado poisoning and can develop congestion, difficulty breathing, and fluid accumulation around the heart.

• Milk

  • Pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase (the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk) and can cause diarrhea and other digestive upset.

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Human Medication Toxins

• Pain Relievers

  • Advil, Motrin, Tylenol, etc.

• Antidepressants

  • Zoloft, Cymbalta, Effexor, etc.

• ADD/ADHD Medications

  • Ritalin, Vyvanse, etc.

• Sleep Aids

  • Klonopin, Ambien, Lunesta, etc.

• Muscle Relaxers

  • Lioresal, Flexreril, etc.

• Heart Medications

  • Cartia, Cardizem, etc.

 

 

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