Vetstreet has compiled an A to Z list of some common pet poisons that should be on your radar.
Here are 26 things that may be around your home that are poisonous to your pets.
Acetaminophen, which is found in Tylenol and other medications.
It can cause liver damage in dogs. Cats are even more sensitive: Ingestion of a single 325 mg tablet by a 10-pound cat can cause anemia and even be fatal.
They can be toxic to both dogs and cats, leading to ulcers in the mouth, esophagus and stomach
It can cause seizures and death in dogs and cats. Darker chocolate, such as unsweetened baker's chocolate, is more toxic than milk or white chocolate.
It can cause ulcers in the mouth, esophagus and stomach in dogs and cats.
Ethylene glycol is found in antifreeze, windshield de-icing agents and motor oils.
Dogs and cats are attracted to its sweet taste, but as little as a teaspoon in cats or a tablespoon in dogs can cause kidney failure.
They can contain poisonous amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, herbicides and pesticides.
Even grape juice in small amounts can cause kidney failure in dogs.
Bleach, drain cleaners, ammonia and toilet bowl cleaners, can cause gastrointestinal ulcers and other problems in dogs and cats.
Insecticides in flea and tick products
Insecticides that are meant for dogs can cause severe toxicity in cats, leading to signs such as vomiting, seizures and difficulty breathing.
Jimson weed, also known as devil's trumpet.
It can cause restlessness, drunken walking and respiratory failure in dogs and cats.
Gasoline and tiki torch fluids can cause drooling, drunken walking and difficulty breathing in dogs and cats
Easter, day, tiger, Japanese and Asiatic varieties - can cause kidney failure in cats. Lilies of the valley can cause heart rhythm problems and death in dogs and cats.
Especially if they contain naphthalene, can be toxic to dogs and cats, resulting in vomiting, diarrhea, increased drinking and urination, and seizures.
Pills such as ibuprofen can lead to severe ulcers and anemia, as well as liver and kidney failure in pets.
Onions, garlic, leeks and chives can be toxic in dogs and cats. When chewed or swallowed, these ingredients can cause anemia and gastrointestinal upset.
Drugs such as antidepressants and ADHD and cardiac drugs, are commonly ingested by pets when pills are dropped on the floor or left on counters. Even a small dose can cause problems
Queensland nuts, also known as macadamia nuts
They can cause lethargy, vomiting and difficulty walking in dogs.
Several common ingredients, like warfarin and coumarin, can cause blood clotting problems and hemorrhaging.
Sago palms are one of a number of toxic plants for dogs and cats.
Ingestion can lead to vomiting, diarrhea and seizures, as well as liver failure in dogs.
Tobacco can be toxic to both dogs and cats.
Ingestion of nicotine in the tobacco plant or in cigarettes or patches can lead to vomiting, tremors, collapse and death. Toxicity Ranking: moderate to severe.
Unbaked bread dough can expand in the stomach
If the stomach twists, cutting off the blood supply, emergency surgery is needed. The yeast in the dough can also produce alcohol, leading to seizures and respiratory failure.
Veterinary prescriptions, such as arthritis medications, are often meat-flavored, which can be enticing to dogs.
Ingestion of large quantities can result in stomach ulcers, liver failure or kidney failure.
Windshield wiper fluid
It can contain methanol or ethylene glycol. Ingestion of methanol can cause low blood sugar and drunken walking in dogs and cats.
Xylitol is a sugar-free sweetener commonly found in chewing gum, breath mints and toothpaste.
In dogs, it can lead to dangerous drops in blood sugar and liver failure.
Yard products, including snail and slug bait, herbicides and fertilizers, are never good for pets.
Signs will vary by the ingredient.
Zinc toxicity can happen when dogs and cats eat metal or coins.
Ingestion of even a single zinc penny can be fatal. Zinc can cause anemia, as well as liver, kidney or heart failure.
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