Signs of Poisoning

- vomiting and diarrhea

- weakness and depression

- nervous stimulation, including tremors or seizures

- drinks excessive amounts of water

- rapid or slow breathing

- tongue and gum turning white, blue or brown; instead of pink

All of these are important signs that your pet may have ingested something toxic.  First, it is important to examine the vomit for evidence of the substance that was ingested.  For example: packaging, food, plant, or other important clues.

It is important to:

1) Remain Calm

2) Contact ASPCA (Animal Poison Control Center) at:

1-888-426-4435

3) Contact your veterinarian

If your pet is having seizures, difficulty breathing, is unconscious or bleeding; rush them to your vet or emergency clinic immediately!

Common Household Toxins

Many of the items listed below can be toxic to your pet. 

Medication should always be labeled and given to your pet only when recommended by your veterinarian.

Foods:  apple seeds, apricot pit, avocado, grapes and raisins, moldy cheese, CHOCOLATE, onion, garlic, xylitol-sweetened gum

Other:

medication (over the counter and prescription)

cleaning products

insecticides and pesticides

vitamin supplements

flea & tick medication

items in your garbage (trash can must have lid)

Poisonous Plants

(in cats and dogs)

Aloe Vera

Azalea 

Baby's Breath

Branching Ivy

Calla Lily

Clematis

 Cut leaf Philodendron

Daffodil

Easter Lily (cats)

English Ivy

Elephant Ears

Geranium

Lily of the Valley

Mistletoe

Morning Glory

Primrose

Oriental Lily (cats)

Rhododendron

Tiger Lily (cats)

Tomato Plant