Should My Pet Be Eating That?

Foods Your Pet Should Avoid

Chocolate/Coffee:  Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, high heart rate, tremors, seizures and even  death

Alcohol:  Can cause vomiting, drunkenness, coma and death

Avocado:  Can be fatal to birds and rabbits.  Can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs

 Macadamia Nuts:  Can cause temporary hind leg weakness, paralysis and tremors in dogs

Grapes/Raisins:  Can cause kidney failure

Xylitol:  Can cause seizures and liver failure.  (Xylitol is used 

as a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy, 

baked goods and toothpaste)

Onions/Garlic:  Can cause vomiting and red blood cell damage


Raw Yeast Bread Dough: Can cause bloat and drunkenness

"What should I do if I think my pet has eaten something poisonous?"    

-Stay calm and contact your veterinarian for advice   

Or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center-  888-423-4435

For more information visit the ASPCA Poison Control Center. 

References:  www.aspca.org/apcc  2012