Lurking Dangers: Simple Household Items That Can Be DEADLY

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ASPCA 24/7 Poison Control Hotline at 888-426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 〰️

Dangerous "People" Foods

Every year, there are tens of thousands of emergency pet calls regarding ingesting, and being poisoned by, "people" food. Foods that are dangerous to your pet include:

• Chocolates

• Coffee

• Caffeine

• Alcohol

• Avocados

• Macadamia nuts

• Grapes and raisins

• Yeast dough
  

• Raw/undercooked meat

• Eggs

• Bones

• Xylitol - a sweetener in many productsOnions

• Garlic

• Chives

• Milk

• Salt

ASPCA 24/7 Poison Control Hotline at 888-426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661

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ASPCA 24/7 Poison Control Hotline at 888-426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 〰️

Dangerous Plants

Believe it or not, thousands of calls were also made to emergency services concerning poisoning caused by household plants. Here are the top 17 plants that may harm your pet:

• Yew

• Amaryllis

• Autumn crocus

• Chrysanthemum

• English ivy

• Peace Lily

• Pothos

• Schefflera

• Lilies

• Marijuana

• Sago Palm

• Tulip/narcissus bulbs

• Azalea/rhododendron

• Oleander

• Castor bean

• Cyclamen

• Kalanchoe
  

Most Commonly Ingested Household Poisions

Surprisingly, "people" food and plants are not the top issues when it comes to pet poisoning. Nearly ten times the number of calls are made to emergency centers concerning pets exposed to poisons. Here are some of the most common dangerous household items that may poision or cause illness or death to a pet or animal:

• Human medications

• Insecticides

• Veterinary medications

• Garden products

• Rodenticides

• Household cleaners

• Heavy metals

• Chemical hazards