Oh my! I am sorry to hear about both of your dogs! That is so scary!

Some of the food items that are not recommended for dogs, are usually in larger quantities when they become a problem...except the chocolate.

Does anyone know if Carob is as dangerous for dogs as chocolate is?

Freezing grapes is great! I do it for my ferrets, so sometimes the pup will get one or two when the ferrets lose one or, as I have seen, throw them at him. It's good for a hot day to put into a bowl of water ( also frozen peas) for ferrets, rats, or dogs.

LuvMyMutt

Im getting well confused with all this toxic, fatal & deadly stuff..
Did we drift off the topic subject at some point? Or am I just really confused lol

I love google

You can pull up a variety of lists via google, but I find the ASPCA websites have the most information regarding poisonous plants and foods for animals.
Some websites don't always have accurate information... I know i saw one the other day said raw eggs were bad for dogs...but you can ask anyone who has their dog on a BARF diet ( sounds gross aye? its basically raw food diet) Raw eggs are a very important part of the diet and their dogs are all very healthy

L.M.M

Good list.

But my JRT ate a whole pan of brownies and lived to tell the tale. Of course, she was very sick for several hours first...

I operate a landscaping business. I always make it a point to ask the homeowner if he/she owns a pet (dog/cat/bird). Is the pet caged or leashed most times? Is the pet allowed in the garden (or the area to which I am gonna make the landscaping?)

In the garden, there are so many things that can kill a dog:

herbicides (grass killers etc)
pesticides
small stones (when swallowed)
poisonous plants like the black seeds of the Marvel of Peru that when it falls on the ground may be mistaken for food and ingested
inorganic fertilizers
newly planted seeds soaked in fungicide (when dogs burrow on the exact site)
garden structures like electric fencing and such.

A few grapes should not cause a problem to a dog but if a dog gets into a fruit bowl and eats a large quantity of grapes then it can be fatal. I know of someone who lost a young Clumber spaniel after it ate a packet of sultanas that had been put out for birds.

other things to avoid

Slug pellets (Metaldelyde)
Rat poison
flower bulbs
babies dummies/soothers.....not toxic but the rubber teat is a perfect size to cause intestinal blockages and it difficult to detect
asprin.....causes gastric ulceration, should only be given under veterinary advice
Acrolein (vapours fron overheating fat or cooking oil)

Many poisons have antidotes e.g warafrin (rat poison) antifreeze (ethylene Glycol). In the UK we have a poisons bureau, the vets can phone them up and they will let us know if there is the antidote or what the best plan of action is for that specific poison.

Originally Posted by Dollydog

Now I want to know why you would freeze grapes?

My friend eats frozen grapes all the time, that's why her dog gets them... why she started eating them, I have no idea. I have to say, they're not bad. I wouldn't eat frozen grapes all the time though. I like my grapes juicy, and to squirt juice when I bite them. It's a texture thing for me...

Okay, so that was probably waaay off-topic. LOL.

naughty girl with the grapes LOL

I know the poison control here CHARGES you to call! Can you believe it?! people are being poisoned, and they charge you like $30 bucks.. united states has some issues sometimes lol

Originally Posted by Cookie_Dog

1. Antifreeze
2. Chocolate
3. Bleach
4. Tylenol
5. Watch Batteries
6. Moth Balls
7. Fabric Softeners
8. Mouthwash
9. Peach Pits

Thanks for sharing the information. I didn't know that chocolates can kill dogs. Do you have any idea what kind of chocolates? This is really scary to think that all the items listed above can be easily found by my pet. Guess I'll have to hide them somewhere else.

I too am now wondering about the fabric softener (whether its the sheets or the liquid) that is fatal to dogs..

only because when we get him he'll be in the laundry room during the day..I guess ill have to make sure theres no bounce layig around anywhere

According to the ASPCA, around 1989 a disturbing trend began to emerge from the AnTox database used by its Animal Poison Control Center: Nearly all the dogs reported to have eaten grapes or raisins developed acute renal (kidney) failure. These cases were noted all across the USA, with the amount eaten varying widely, from over a pound of grapes to as little as a single serving of raisins.

The database showed that dogs who ate the grapes and raisins typically vomited within a few hours of ingestion. Most of the time, partially digested grapes and raisins could be seen in the vomit, fecal material, or both. At this point, some dogs would stop eating (anorexia), and develop diarrhea. The dogs often became quiet and lethargic, and showed signs of abdominal pain. These clinical signs lasted for several days — sometimes even weeks.

When medical care was sought, blood chemistry panels showed consistent patterns. Hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels) was frequently present, as well as elevated levels of blood urea nitrogen, creatinine and phosphorous (substances that reflect kidney function). These chemistries began to increase anywhere from 24 hours to several days after the dogs ate the fruit. As the kidney damage developed, the dogs would produce little urine. When they could no longer produce urine, death occurred. In some cases, dogs who received timely veterinary care still had to be euthanized.
Although it is not known what component of the grapes or raisins causes renal failure in dogs, certain possibilities have been ruled out, including various pesticides, some heavy metals such as zinc and lead, and fungal contaminants. That dogs react in this fashion to both commercially-produced grapes and those grown informally in their owners' back yards indicates the likely culprit has nothing to do with the growing or cultivation process but is instead basic to grapes themselves.

In other words, all grapes are potentially dangerous to dogs — both grapes in the plump, "just picked" form and as their dried counterparts, raisins, and regardless of whether they came from the store or off the neighbor's vine. Don't feed your dog grapes or raisins, and don't leave these foodstuffs out where he could help himself to them.

This is not to say you need live in fear of your pooch's keeling over dead if he swallows a grape or two. However, if he downs a handful of grapes or even a smaller amount of raisins, get him to your veterinarian right away. Aggressive treatment with intravenous fluids and close monitoring are his best chance for survival.

Grapes and raisins aren't the only people foods known to be dangerous to man's best friend. Chocolate and cocoa can prove deadly to them, as can onions and macadamia nuts.

Alphabetical listing of poisonous plants by common name

Poisonous Plants by Category
Bulbs: Amaryllis, Autumn Crocus, Daffodil, Day Lily, Elephant Ears, Gladiolas, Hyacinth, Iris, Lily of the Valley, Narcissus, Orange Day Lily, Tulip
Ferns: Aparagus Fern, Australian Nut, Emerald Feather (aka Emerald Fern), Emerald Fern (aka Emerald Feather), Lace Fern, Plumosa Fern
Flowering Plants: Cyclamen, Hydrangea, Kalanchoe, Poinsettia
Garden Perennials: Charming Diffenbachia, Christmas Rose, Flamingo Plant, Foxglove, Marijuana, Morning Glory, Nightshade, Onion, Tomato Plant, Tropic Snow Dumbcane
House Plants: Ceriman (aka Cutleaf Philodendron), Chinese Evergreen, Cordatum, Corn Plant (aka Cornstalk Plant), Cutleaf Philodendron (aka Ceriman), Devil's Ivy, Dumb Cane, Golden Pothos, Green Gold Nephthysis, Marble Queen, Mauna Loa Peace Lily, Nephthytis, Peace Lily, Red-Margined Dracaena, Striped Dracaena, Taro Vine, Warneckei Dracaena
Lillies: Asian Lily (liliaceae), Easter Lily, Glory Lily, Japanese Show Lily, Red Lily, Rubrum Lily, Stargazer Lily, Tiger Lily, Wood Lily
Shrubs: Cycads, Heavenly Bamboo, Holly, Jerusalem Cherry, Mistletoe "American", Oleander, Precatory Bean, Rhododendron, Saddle Leaf Philodendron, Sago Palm, Tree Philodendron, Yucca
Succulents: Aloe (Aloe Vera)
Trees: Avocado, Buddist Pine, Chinaberry Tree, Japanese Yew (aka Yew), Lacy Tree, Macadamia Nut, Madagascar Dragon Tree, Queensland Nut, Schefflera, Yew (aka Japanese Yew)
Vines: Branching Ivy, English Ivy, European Bittersweet, Glacier Ivy, Hahn's self branching English Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy
Misc/Uncategorized: American Bittersweet, Andromeda Japonica, Azalea, Bird of Paradise, Buckeye, Caladium hortulanum, Calla Lily, Castor Bean, Clematis, Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron, Florida Beauty, Fruit Salad Plant, Golden Dieffenbachia, Gold Dust Dracaena, Heartleaf Philodendron, Horsehead Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Mexican Breadfruit, Mother-in-law, Panda, Philodendron Pertusum, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Ribbon Plant, Satin Pothos, Spotted Dumb Cane, Sweetheart Ivy, Swiss Cheese Plant, Variable Dieffenbachia, Variegated Philodendron, Yesterday/Today/Tomorrow
Additional Sources of Information
Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine

Originally Posted by barbiedoll1973_tn

Thanks for this info i had no idea that chocolate would kill my dog most of the others I know would or could. Wonder why chocolate will kill them?

What's #10?

Yesterday, my friend gave me lots of raisins. I almost forgot that these are not allowed for dogs. It's a good thing this forum gives me updates from time to time. Just to be sure I always condsulted my Vet for futher informations.

What is the tenth one and what is peach pits?

I am assuming that peach pits are the stones inside peaches, and I would have thought those could be quite obstructive for anyone to eat (not just dogs!)

Dogs have a reputation for eating pretty much anything and the list shows how careful you need to be.

Some helpful comments on the thread, and something I will bear in mind for the future.

I knew about chocolate, but I thought it was something to do with dogs not being able to digest chocolate?

As most dogs like to investigate, and have their noses everywhere, it can be difficult to keep them out of harms way all of the time. But the less you put in their path, the less chance of them coming to harm.

Thanks again.

Originally Posted by LuvMyMutt

Does anyone know if Carob is as dangerous for dogs as chocolate is?

Carob is safe for dogs to eat. Three Dog Bakery makes several types of dog biscuits with carob in them or with melted carob over them:~)

I knew about chocolate but I never knew about grapes and raisins. I guess it's a good thing that I don't feed my dogs much besides dog food and dog treats. Thanks for the info.

Hey there dog lovers. I have read the 10 things that can kill a dog but I also heard that Onions can kill a dog too. For the list with cheese, that is a new one on me. Alot of doggie treats have cheese in them. For the chocolate, Its also the quantity and Dark chocolate. My friends dog ate a huge Hershey's milk chocolate candy bar one day.They rushed her to her vets and the Doc said as long as it wasn't Dark chocolate the dog should be fine. Either way chocolate is a no, no. And certain fruits as well. Just an FYI