PET TOXICOLOGY FOR LAYPERSONS The National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPPC) of the University of Illinois can be reached by calling 1-900-680-0000 or 1- 800-548-2423. ... The NAPCC staff have a wide range of information specific to animal poisoning.
Conversion on weights and measurements in Metric vs American units American unit 1 ounce 1 lb 2.2 lbs 1 tsp 1 Tbsp
Metric unit 28 gm 454 gm 1 kg = 1000 gm 5 ml 15 ml
Example 1 raisin weighs approx. 7 gm or ¼ oz. 1/4 lb butter = 1 stick = 114 gm
1 cup 4 cups = 1 qt
2 dl Approx. 1 liter (l)
3 tsp = 1 Tbsp 8 Tbsp = ½ cup = 1 dl
Household items that may be toxic to pets Food item
Species affected
Toxic dose
Toxic effect
Raisins
Dogs
3 – 36 gm/kg 1 raisin = 7 gm
Renal failure (dogs). 1 raisin can kill a dog. Depends upon breed.
Grapes
Dogs
4-5 grapes or more
Currants Macadamia nuts
Dogs Dogs
1 currant or more
Renal failure. Signs of renal failure may include nausea, vomiting, drinking and urinating more than normal Renal failure Vomiting, weakness, fever, muscle tremors, depression