Albert North Veterinary Clinic
219 Albert St. NorthRegina, SK S4R 3C2306-545 x7211
www.albertnorthvetclinic.ca
ANVC's Outstanding Care
Poisonous Plants/Household Hazards
Many plants as well as household items are toxic to your pets.
Here is a list of what to be aware of. If your pet eats anything listed below, please be sure to call (306-545-7211) IMMEDIATELY, to determine what level of care your pet will need.
Some items may only cause mild vomiting or diarrhea, while others require immediate care from a veterinarian.
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Plant - Toxic Part
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Plant - Toxic Part
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| Aconite - foilage/seeds |
Elephant's Ear - entire |
| Amaryllis - bulbs |
English Ivy - entire |
| Andromeda - entire |
European Bittersweet - entire |
| Apple - seeds |
Flase Flax - seeds |
| Apricots - pits |
Flase Hellebore - entire |
| Arrowgrass - leaves |
Holly - berries |
| Atropa belladonna - entire |
Iris - leaves/roots |
| Autumn Crocus - entire |
Jerusalem Cherry - berries |
| Avocadoes - entire |
Larkspur - leaves/seeds |
| Azalea - entire |
Lantana - berries |
| Baneberry - berries/roots |
Lilies - entire |
| Bird of Paradise - pods |
Mistletoe - berries |
| Bittersweet - leaves/fruit |
Monks Hood - roots/seeds |
| Black Locust - entire |
Oleander - entire |
| Bloodroot - entire |
Philodendron - entire |
| Box - entire |
Pointsettia - leaves/stem |
| Buckeye - sprouts/nuts/seeds |
Poison Oak/Poison Ivy - leaves |
| Buttercup - entire |
Pokeweed - entire |
| Calla Lily - entire |
Privet - entire |
| Caradium - entire |
Rattle box - entire |
| Carolina Jessamine - flowers/leaves |
Rhododendron - leaves |
| Castor Bean - entire |
Rhubarb - leaves |
| Chinaberry Tree - berries |
Skunk Cabbage - entire |
| Chokecherries - leaves/cherries/pits |
Smartweeds - sap |
| Christmas Berry - leaves |
Snow on the Mountain - sap |
| Christmas Rose - rootstock/leaves |
Sorghum - leaves |
| Chrysanthemums - entire |
Star of Bethlehem - entire |
| Common Privet - leaves/berries |
Sumac - entire |
| Corn Cockle - seeds |
Sweet Pea - seeds/pods |
| Cowbane - entire |
Tulip - bulbs |
| Cow Cockle - seeds |
Velvet Grass - leaves |
| Cowslip - entire |
Virginia Creeper - leaves/berries |
| Daffodil - bulbs |
Walnuts - entire nut |
| Daphne - bark/berries/leaves |
Wild Black Cherry - leaves/pits |
| Death Camas - entire |
Wild Radish - seeds |
| Delphinium - entire |
Wisteria - pods/seeds |
| Dieffenbachia - entire |
Woody Aster - entire |
| Dumb Cane - entire |
Yellow Jessamine - entire |
| Dutchman's Breeches - foilage/roots |
Yellow Oleader - entire |
| Elderberry - entire |
Yellow Pin - entire |
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Yew - bark/leaves/seeds |
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Common Household Poisons
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| Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Daytril, etc) - cats |
Ibuprofen |
| Aspirin (high doses) |
Insulation |
| Automobile Fluids |
Kerosene |
| Batteries |
Lead |
| Bleach |
Lye |
| Boric Acid |
Matches |
| Brake Fluid |
Metal Polish |
| Carbon Monoxide |
Mineral Spirits/Oil |
| Carburetor Cleaner |
Mothballs |
| Chocolate |
Nail Polish & Remover |
| Cigarettes/Cigars |
Naproxen (such as Aleve) |
| Cleaning Fluid |
Onions (dogs - high doese, cats - any dose) |
| Deodorizers |
Paint & Remover |
| Deodorants |
Perm Solutions |
| Detergents |
Phenol |
| Disinfectants |
Photo Developer |
| Drain Cleaner |
Rat Poison |
| Dye |
Rubbing Alcohol |
| Fabric Softener Sheets (New) |
Shoe Polish |
| Fungicides |
Sleeping Pills |
| Furniture Polish |
Liquid Soaps |
| Garlic (high doses) |
Suntan Lotions |
| Gasoline |
Tar |
| Grapes/Raisins |
Tobacco |
| Hair Colourants |
Turpentine |
| Herbicides/Insecticides |
Wood Stains |
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Often pets will find items in our homes that seem like great toys. However many of these can be very dangerous for our pets. Here are a list of a few to be careful of.
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| String |
These can be easily swallowed and may cause intestinal blockages or strangulation
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| Yarn |
| Drapery Cords |
| Threaded Needles |
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| Tinfoil |
Although pets love to play with these items, if left unattended they may swallow and either choke on them or potentially cause intestinal blockage
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| Corks |
| Cellophane Wrap |
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| Christmas Tinsel |
Cats love tinsel and angel hair, unfortunately these can get lodged in their intestines and bowels. Angel hair is thinly spun glass and can also cause internal bleeding
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| Angel Hair |
| Twist Ties |
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| Plugs |
These can cause internal bleeding and may lead to intestinal blockages |
| Bottle Caps |
| Coins |
| Balloons |
| Steel Wool |
| Clothing |
| Bones |
| Sponges |
| Rocks |
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| Electrical Cords can cause burns or electrocution if chewed. |
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Anything that can fit in your pet's mouth, or be chewed to fit can be hazardous.
***Always supervise your pet(s) when they are playing with any toy.***
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