PROTECTING YOUR PETS AGAINST ACCIDENTAL POISONING
The following is a list of toxic plants and household items reprinted from a handout issued by The Humane Society. I find it useful and handy to have around the house. I have added a section called "Items Which Are Dangerous". I hope these lists can prevent a tragedy.
If you think your pet has been poisoned, call your vet immediately, or call The Humane Society Poison Center at
1-800-548-2483.Toxic Plants
Dangerous Household Items
Plant |
Toxic Part |
Plant |
Toxic Parts |
|
| Aconite | Roots, foliage, seeds | Jasmine | Berries | |
| Amaryllis | Bulbs | Jerusalem Cherry | Unripe fruit, foliage | |
| Andromeda | Entire plant | Jimsonweed | Entire plant | |
| Apple | Seeds | Joquil | Bulbs, leaves, roots | |
| Apricot | Pit | Laburnum | Entire plant | |
| Arrowgrass | Leaves | Larkspur | Young plants | |
| Atropa Belladonna | Entire plant | Laurel | Leaves | |
| Autumn Crocus | Entire plant | Lily of the Valley | Leaves, flowers | |
| Avocado | Skin, flesh, pit | Lupines | Sap, fruit | |
| Azaleas | Entire plant | Marigold | Entire plant | |
| Baneberry | Berries, roots | Marijuana | Entire plant | |
| Bird of Paradise | Pods | Matrimony Vine | Leaves, shoots | |
| Black Locust | Entire plant | Mayapple | Entire plant | |
| Bloodroot | Entire plant | Milk Vetch | Entire plant | |
| Box | Entire plant | Mistletoe | Berries | |
| Buckeye | Sprouts, nuts, seeds | Monkshood | Entire plant | |
| Buttercup | Entire plant | Morning Glory | Seeds, pods | |
| Caradium | Entire plant | Mountain Mahogany | Leaves | |
| Carolina Jessamine | Flowers, leaves | Mushrooms | Entire plant | |
| Castor Bean | Entire plant | Mustard | Seeds | |
| Chinaberry Tree | Berries | Narcissus | Bulbs | |
| Chokecherry | Leaves, fruit, pits | Nicotiana | Leaves | |
| Christmas Berry | Leaves | Nightshade | Leaves, berries | |
| Christmas Rose | Rootstock, leaves | Oak | Shoots, leaves, acorns | |
| Chrysanthemum | Entire plant | Oleander | Leaves | |
| Common Privet | Leaves, berries | Peach | Pit | |
| Corn Cockle | Seeds | Philodendron | Entire plant | |
| Cowbane | Entire plant | Pokeweed | Roots, seeds, berries | |
| Cow Cockle | Seeds | Poinsettia | Entire plant | |
| Cowslip | Entire plant | Poison Hemlock | Entire plant | |
| Daffodil | Bulb | Potato | Shoots, sprouts | |
| Daphne | Bark, berries, leaves | Rattle Box | Entire plant | |
| Death Camas | Entire plant | Rhododendron | Leaves | |
| Delphinium | Entire plant | Rhubarb | Leaves | |
| Dieffenbachia | Entire plant | Rosary Pea | Seeds | |
| Dumbcane | Entire plant | Skunk Cabbage | Entire plant | |
| Dutchman’s Breeches | Entire plant | Smartweeds | Sap | |
| Elderberry | Entire plant | Snow on the Mountain | Sap | |
| Elephant’s Ear | Entire plant | Sorghum | Leaves | |
| English Ivy | Entire plant | Star of Bethlehem | Entire plant | |
| European Bittersweet | Entire plant | Sumac | Entire plant | |
| False Flax | Seeds | Sweet Pea | Seeds, pods | |
| False Hellebore | Entire plant | Tulip | Bulbs | |
| Fan Weed | Seeds | Velvet Grass | Leaves | |
| Field Peppergrass | Seeds | Walnuts | Entire nut | |
| Flax | Seeds, pods | Wild Black Cherry | Leaves, pits | |
| Foxglove | Leaves | Wild Radish | Seeds | |
| Geraniums | Entire plant | Wisteria | Seeds, pods | |
| Holly | Berries | Woody Aster | Entire plant | |
| Horse Chestnut | Nuts, sprouts | Yellow Jessamine | Entire plant | |
| Horse Nettle | Entire plant | Yellow Oleander | Entire plant | |
| Hyacinth | Bulbs | Yellow Pine Tax | Entire plant | |
| Iris | Leaves, roots | Yew | Bark, leaves, seeds | |
| Jack in the Pulpit | Entire plant |
| ITEMS WHICH ARE DANGEROUS | COMMON HOUSEHOLD POISONS |
| Chocolate and onions
– Never, never, never give your dog any kind chocolate. It contains a chemical called
"Theobromine", which causes the heart to beat out of control and can result in
heart attack and death within minutes. Onions, whether raw or cooked, should never be fed
to your dog. They cause the dog to develop anemia and can also result in death if fed to
the dog over a period of time. String, yarn, and drapery cords – These can be easily swallowed and may cause intestinal blockages or strangulation. Tinfoil, corks, and cellophane wrap – Although pets love to play with these toys, if left unattended, they may swallow and choke on them. Cellophane wrappers can turn "glassy" in your pets stomach and cause internal bleeding. Rubber Bands – These can be fatal if swallowed. Electric Cords – Chewing electric cords can result in shock or death by electrocution. Christmas Tinsel and Angel Hair – Pets love tinsel and angel hair decorations at Christmas. Unfortunately, tinsel gets lodged in their intestines. Angel Hair is thinly spun glass and can cause internal bleeding if eaten. Tampons and Sanitary Napkins – These can cause asphyxiation or intestinal blockage. Be sure to dispose of these items in a safe manner. |
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