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Request: What Foods Are Poisonous to Dogs?
Archived on 10/06/2008
What foods are poisonous to dogs?
Vanet from Saugerties, NY
Answers:
RE: What foods are poisonous to dogs?
Chocolate comes to mind first. Different breeds are more sensitive to different types of food. Best to check with your vet. (08/23/2006)
By Jo
RE: What foods are poisonous to dogs?
I looked this up and found a site that lists an amazing amount of items. Some I was shocked to find out about. Here is the site http://www.co.clackamas.or.us/dc/health/poisons.htm (08/23/2006)
- Antifreeze
- Liquid potpourri
- Ice melting products
- Rat and mouse bait
Common Household Hazards
- Fabric softener sheets
- Mothballs
- Post-1982 pennies (due to high concentration of zinc)
Holiday Hazards
- Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers and bacteria, which, if ingested, can upset the stomach.
- Electrical cords
- Ribbons or tinsel (can become lodged in the intestines and cause intestinal obstruction - most often occurs with kittens!)
- Batteries
- Glass ornaments
Non-toxic Substances for Dogs and Cats
The following substances are considered to be non-toxic, although they may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in some animals:
- Water-based paints
- Toilet bowl water
- Silica gel
- Poinsettia
- Cat litter
- Glue traps
- Glow jewelry
Believe it or not, my terrier mix Lady used to have a seizure every time I called a lawyer. I would just sit with her for about 20 minutes and then she'd get up and be fine again. She's about 16 now and doing ok. (08/25/2006)
By Jplsntprr
RE: What foods are poisonous to dogs?
I have a Bernese Mountain Dog and he somehow managed to get out of his cage and he got into a Halloween tea light candle of mine
It's not citronella but, I have been frantic in finding whether or not it is poisonous.
Have any idea?
Editor's Note: Because tealights are pretty small and he is a large dog, other than the aluminum cup, the wax part probably wouldn't hurt him. It would be a good idea to call the vet, just to be sure. (10/25/2006)
By Brittany
Andes Creme de Menthe
I had to leave the room quickly to help my son. while I was gone, my WGS X Husky (we think) snatched a package of Andes Creme de Menthe baking chips and had half the bag on the floor. He normally doesn't enter the kitchen or touch food without a signal. He would do it to night. He obviously had eaten some of them, but it's impossible to tell how many because the bag wasn't full to start with. He weights approx 72-75 lbs. I know chocolate is toxic to dogs but what about the other parts of the candy? (07/26/2008)