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Protecting your Pets from Poisons<\/h4>\n

There are a lot of items in everyday life that are dangerous for your pets. You may not even realize that the cleaners or plants you have can make your dog or cat sick. This blog covers the most common pet poisons as well as some common misconceptions about pet poisons.<\/p>\n

If you Think your Pet has Ingested a Poison<\/h4>\n

If your pet eats something poisonous call your vet or the Pet Poison Helpline immediately at 800-213-6680. If you think your pet has been poisoned here is a link to Pet Poison Helpline\u2019s Emergency Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n

Common Pet Poisons<\/h4>\n

These lists are the most common items that poison dogs and cats; they are based on Pet Poison Helpline\u2019s call volume.<\/p>\n

Dogs<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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  1. Chocolate<\/li>\n
  2. Mouse and rat poisons<\/li>\n
  3. Vitamin and mineral supplements (D3, iron, etc.)<\/li>\n
  4. NSAIDS (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.)<\/li>\n
  5. Cardiac medications (beta-blockers, etc.)<\/li>\n
  6. Cold and allergy medications (pseudoephedrine, etc.)<\/li>\n
  7. Antidepressants (SSRIs, etc.)<\/li>\n
  8. Xylitol and other sweeteners<\/li>\n
  9. Pain killers (Tylenol, etc.)<\/li>\n
  10. Caffeine Pills<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Cats<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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    1. Topical spot-on insecticides<\/li>\n
    2. Household cleaners<\/li>\n
    3. Antidepressants<\/li>\n
    4. Lilies<\/li>\n
    5. Insoluble oxalate plants \u2013 calla lilies, arrowhead, peace lily, philodendron, umbrella plant, and other plants in the Araceae family<\/a>, (a more in depth list of plants that are poison to cats and dogs can be found here<\/a>)<\/li>\n
    6. Human and veterinary NSAIDS \u2013 (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.)<\/li>\n
    7. Cold and flu medications \u2013 (Tylenol, etc.)<\/li>\n
    8. Glow sticks<\/li>\n
    9. ADD\/ADHD medications and amphetamines<\/li>\n
    10. Mouse and rat poisons<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      If your pet will eat anything it\u2019s especially important to make sure that you keep your medications and supplements out of reach. Here are some other common poisons listed on the ASPCA website:<\/p>\n