[DoggieVogue]

Thanks for taking your time to put this list together! Its very informative.

[Corky/Max]

14. Amitraz--This is an insecticide that is present in certain brands of topical solutions and dog tick collars. Toxicity generally occurs in puppies who ingest the ingredient. In most cases, symptoms begin within just a few hrs. The dog will often become lethargic and weak. Vomiting and diarrhea may also be present. A coma can occur wiyhout treatment, as well as death. See your vet immediately for treatment.
15. Amphetamine--Human medications can be quite dangerous to dogs. Amphetamines are commonly used as appetite suppressants as well as to elevate the mood. These medications can affect the nervous system and the brain. Toxic symptoms typically occur within a couple of hrs. and may include hyperactivity, restlessness, tremors and seizures. Call the vet immediately for the best chance of recovery.
16. Amaryllis--Ingestion in a dog may result in depression, diarrhea, vomiting, trmors, lack of appetite, abdominal pain and drooling. Speak to your vet.
17. Aspirin--Can be toxic to dogs because dogs, esp. young dogs, are not able to metabolize aspirin very quickly. It can result in difficulty with blood clotting. Spontaneous bleeding may occur as a result as well as respiratory problems and kidney failure. When aspirin consumption is suspected, speak to your vet immediately.
18. Autumn Crocus--This is a highly toxic plant that can result in bloody vomiting, kidney failure, shock, diarrhea and liver damage. Call the vet immediately.
19. Baking Powder and Baking Soda--Both of these items are leavening agents which make batter rise. When a dog consumes large amounts of either of these items, it can lead to abnormalities in the dog's electrolytes.
Symptoms often include musle spasm. See your vet immediately as this can cause congestive heart failure!
20. Burning Bush--Ingestion of this plant may result in diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite and depression. When severe, call your vet.
21. Chrysanthemum--May result in depression, vomiting, diarrhea and lack of appetite. When severe, call your vet.
22. Coffee grounds and beans--Dogs that eat coffee beans and grounds can contract caffeine toxicity. The symptoms are often similar to chocolate toxicity and can be even more serious.
23. Daffodil--Consumption in a dog may result in serious gastrointestinal problems as well as low blood pressure, seizures, convulsions and tremors. Call your vet immediately.
24. Dairy Products--Generally not often dangerous but they can result in problems such as Pancreatitis when consumed in large amounts. Most common symptom is diarrhea. Some adult animals may get diarrhea from dairy products. Try lactose-fee milk products. Cottage cheese and yogurt appear to be more stomach friendly.
More on dairy: 50% of dogs are lactose intolerant (just like people!) – they don’t produce the enzyme Lactase, therefore they are unable to break down Lactose (milk sugar). This can cause gas, diarrhea and abdominal discomfort.

25. Easter Cactus--May result in depression, diarrhea and vomiting. When symptoms appear severe, call your vet immediately. Me talking---Wonder if they meant to say Easter Lily and not Cactus---Is there even a plant called Easter Cactus? And I do know the Easter Lily is dangerous!!
26. Herbal Medications--Can be great for humans, but certain ones dangerous for dogs. Common side effects include vomiting and diarrhea.
MORE TO FOLLOW--------------------------------------->

[Corky/Max]

27. Holly--A plant commonly found in and around homes during the holiday season. Ingestion in a dog can result in diarrhea and vomiting. When severe, speak to your vet.
28. Hyacinth-May result in severe vomiting, depression, diarrhea and tremors. Call your vet immediately.
29. Iron--Iron can be important to the production of red blood cells in appropriate amounts. It is frequently included in vitamins and various supplements. When ingested in large amounts it can result in overdose, causing heart and liver damage. Signs commonly begin to show up within a few hrs. One of the most common problems with this type of poisoning is the fact that dogs may appear better after a little while; however, stomach upset will commonly return along with liver failure, shock and possibly even coma! This is why it is imperative that you contact your vet immediately if you suspect your dog has ingested iron!
30. Jerusalem Cherry--Ingestion can result in mouth ulcers, vomiting, diarrhea, shock and possibly death. Call your vet immediately.
31. Lead--Lead poisoning can be dangerous to dogs as well as people. Several different sources can lead to ingestion of lead, including paint. Lead poisoning can result in diarrhea, vomiting and seizures. A mother dog with lead poisoning can also excrete it in her milk to her puppies. Speak to your vet if you suspect lead poisoning.
32. Mistletoe--Eating this plant can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting. It can also cause respiratory problems and death when a lot of it is eaten. Call your vet immediately.
33. Potpourri--As much as many of us like the smell of this, it can be dangerous to curious pets. Even licking potpourri can result in chemical burns to the dog's tongue as well as throat and esophagus. Pets who receive severe burns may need feeding tubes. Speak to your vet immediately.
34. Permethrin Insecticides--These types of insecticides are commonly used to kill FLEAS. An overdose in a dog can be toxic. Common symptoms and signs include lethargy, drooling, vomiting, muscle tremors and seizures. The first step if you suspect this type of poisoning is to give your dog a LUKEWARM bath. You should NOT use flea shampoo when bathing your dog if you suspect that he has ingested permethrin insecticides!! Use a mild dish soap (Dawn is good) instead. (and of course this is not dishwasher soap!!) DO NOT USE HOT WATER. This can cause the blood vessels in the skin to dilate and cause the flea product to be more easily absorbed. After bathing your pet, call the vet immediately.
35. Poinsetta--Irritation to the mouth and stomach are common when this plant is ingested. Vomiting may also occur. Generally, this plant has a low level of toxicity and symptoms should disappear soon.
36. Tulip--Ingestion can result in depression, diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite and drooling. When severe, call your vet.


Found some more very interesting data on ONIONS----Dogs simply do not have the enzyme needed to digest onions properly. (GARLIC TOO!) When they eat a large amount of onions/garlic, their red blood cells can be impacted. In fact, they can become quite fragile and even begin to break apart. Signs may not be apparent right away but may appear a few days later. DOGS WHO CONSUME LARGE AMOUNTS OF ONION OR GARLIC MAY DEVELOP SEVERE ANEMIA AND DIE WITHOUT TREATMENT!

ANOTHER BAD THING:Corn on the cob
one of the most common ways a dog can get a blocked intestine. The dog bites of a piece of the cob one inch long and swallows it. The corn is digested off the cob in the tummy and the cob is left to block the small intestine and feels like a brillo pad trying to scrape it's way down the digestive track. This is seen in vet offices often and can kill the dog if not removed surgically

[Corky/Max]

37. Cleaning Products--Household cleaners can be particularly dangerous and result in chemical burns, esp. on the tongue and esophagus. If you witness a dog eating cleaning products, you should immediately flush out the dog's mouth with plenty of water. This can dilute the chemical and possibly reduce damage. Be sure to also call your vet. If you did not witness th incident but suspect it, watch for signs such as excessive swallowing, pawing at the mouth, drooling and a lack of appetite.

Remember that there are also many non-food items within your home to which your dog may gain access that can cause problems. The best course of action if you think that your dog has gained access to an item that could be dangerous is to check the labeling information.
Some products will even discuss possible pet toxicity. Do not hesitate to call if there is an 800 number on the package. You should also contact your vet. Remember to take all packaging with you to the vet!

[Lara's mom]

Thanks so much for taking the time to post this information. It must have been a lot of work! I certainly learned a lot from reading it.

[Corky/Max]

Originally Posted by Lara's mom

Thanks so much for taking the time to post this information. It must have been a lot of work! I certainly learned a lot from reading it.

I am glad to hear your comments and yes a lot of work but as I'm always saying "I love dogs and want to help them all I can" and this I think is a good way to do that and if it only helps save even one dog's life it is well worth the effort for me! But you are giving me new inspiration ---would like to put info (kind of a sub-thread) just on vitamins and minerals and some other suplements but know it will be a bigger job yet and at the moment is too much and too long 'for me to attempt' right now---maybe at a later date! Again, thanks!

[Corky/Max]

I just posted a fairly long post that just got 'snatched' by the moderator to be checked out. Well from past experiences (and I'm sure many of you have had the same experiences) I'm sure this post will never make it to 'here'
So am just going to post a couple web addresses here--no explanations (Who knows this might not go through either.)
"The Peeing Post" - the on-line newsletter for dog lovers who respect the dog's nature K9joy - for people who love dogs and respect their nature

[Corky/Max]

Pasting this info I just found:WARNING! Zinc poisoning in dogs! Read!

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(from a horse magazine)


We heard from a reader that her one year old dog started falling over and acting sick. She took him to the vet, and it turned out he had eaten four pennies and a quarter at some time in his short life. The vet could not get the coins to pass through the stomach, so he ended up doing surgery to remove them.

U.S. pennies minted after 1982 have a copper coating around a zinc core, and contain roughly 2,440mg. of elemental zinc. One penny can cause zinc poisoning in animals. The vet explained that the smell of zinc seems to attract dogs. This particular dog had gotten on a dresser and picked out the coins containing zinc.

The zinc was breaking down in the gut and causing zinc poisoning. The red blood cells were exploding. The dog was suffering from anemia and the vet gave him some compound to help with couteracting the zinc. The had to do a blood transfusion and the bill was above $2,000.

Zinc posoning can also cause vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, weight loss, anemia, seizures, and kidney failure. It's amazing that a simple thing like a penny can be so harmful. Be sure to tell yourkids to keep those pennies off the floor where the dog can't eat them.

[rayter]

As dog owners, we just need to be very extra careful on feeding our dogs. Reading the labels all the time is important. We'll never know if the foods we're buying contain harm ingredients. Anyways, thanks for sharing the list!

Originally Posted by AuntieDale

Wow, thanks for this info Corky/Max! I knew alot of them, but not apples - I have been known to share an apple with my dog, but I won't anymore.

It is perfectly safe to share your apples with your dog. Just don't let him eat the seeds. Ditto for peaches, apricots, cherries, pears, and plums.

An additional problem with peach, apricot or plum pits. If the dog swallows them whole, they'll get stuck in the intestines, and have to be surgically removed. The intestines will "grab hold" of the corrugated surface of the pit, and there it stays until removed.