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Common toxic food and plants for dogs & cats

Ten common poisonous food and plants for dogs

  • Chocolate
  • Vitamin D Overdose
  • Fertilizers
  • Antidepressant medications
  • Xylitol (sugar-free gum & more)
  • Mouse and Rat poison
  • Stimulant Medications (e.g., for ADD/ADHD)
  • Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol)
  • Grapes & Raisins
  • Anti-inflammatory medications

Ten common poisonous food and plants for cats

  • Antidepressant medications
  • Spot-on flea/tick medications for dogs
  • Essential Oils
  • Lilies
  • Household cleaner
  • Mouse and Rat poison
  • (rodenticide)
  • Stimulant Medications (e.g., for ADD/ADHD)
  • Vitamin D Overdose
  • Onions & Garlic
  • Anti-inflammatory medications

If you assume your pets have eaten or swallowed any of the items above or any other questionable substance, quickly call your veterinarian for help.

It is vital to identify the suspected substance timely and accurately. it is a great help to have the package, label or container of the questionable substance to save time and may help save the pet's life.