Chocolate: cocoa and chocolate contain a chemical that can affect heart rhythm and cause vomiting, diarrhea and seizures if ingested by pets.
Sweeteners:many sugarless gums and candies contain xylitol a sweetener that is highly toxic to dogs. It can cause vomiting, weakness, a life-threatening drop in blood sugar, loss of muscle control, seizures and liver failure.
Caffeine: coffee, tea, energy drinks, dietary pills or anything else containing caffeine should never be given to your pet. They can affect the heart, stomach, intestines and nervous system.
Grapes & Raisins: Just a handful of grapes or raisins can damage your pet’s kidneys, or even prove deadly. Even a small amount in trail mix or snack boxes can be dangerous.
Onions & Garlic: Large amounts of onions and garlic in any form-even powdered-can cause symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal upset to severe anemia.
Yeast Dough: Unbaked dough that contains yeast can expand and release gases in your dog’s stomach or intestines resulting in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and even life -threatening bloat and twisted stomach. Some yeast dough also ferments into alcohol, which can cause alcohol toxicity.
Please contact us immediately if you suspect your pet has eaten any of these items.
After Hours Emergency – Nassau Animal Emergency Clinic (516) 333-6262
Poison Control: 800-222-1222
