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-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital
Pet Poisons
Poison Prevention Week is March 18-24. While this week was originally started to focus on preventing accidental poisonings for people, it’s also important to do our best to prevent accidental poisonings for our pets! These are some of the more common things that can be poisonous for our furry family members. • Antifreeze. Yes, that green, sticky fluid that goes in your car. It tastes sweet, so animals are attracted to it. Unfortunately, it is very dangerous for all animals, especially our dogs and cats. Just a few licks from a puddle can be fatal. Keep dogs and cats away from any areas where there could be an antifreeze spill, and clean up any as soon as you notice it. If you think your pet drank antifreeze, call your veterinarian immediately. • Chocolate. Chocolate is not good for our pets, but it may not be quite as dangerous as you think. Most chocolate candies actually have a very low amount of
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theobromine (the part of chocolate that is toxic). The darker the chocolate, the more theobromine it contains. Bakers chocolate has the highest amount of theobromine. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, so if your dog or cat gets into the Easter basket, call your vet right away. • Xylitol. Xylitol is often used as a sugar substitute in sugar-free candy and gum. While xylitol isn’t harmful to people, it can be very dangerous to dogs. Keep all candy and gum out of reach of your pets, but especially anything that is sugar-free. Some sugarfree peanut butters use xylitol as a sweetener. Check the ingredient list for xylitol –these foods should never be fed to pets. • Easter Lilies. These beautiful white flowers are often used as decorations in the spring. They are beautiful, but can be very dangerous to cats. As all cat owners know, cats love to chew on plants. Some parts of the Easter lily cause severe mouth irritation. Other parts of the Easter lily can cause kidney failure that could be fatal. If you bring Easter lilies into your home for the spring, be sure they are well out of reach of your cats. • Onions and garlic. These are often seen as a “health food” – but not for pets! Onions and garlic can cause damage to your pet’Äôs red blood cells and lead to a life-threatening condition. All forms of onion or garlic can cause this damage –fresh, frozen, minced, or dried. • Grapes and raisins. These may seem like a healthy treat for your dogs, but they are not. Grapes and raisins can cause severe kidney damage in dogs. Grapes and raisins are great snacks for people, just not for sharing with our pets! You can find even more information about everyday foods and plants that can be dangerous for our pets. Visit princetonVet.net and type “poison” in the search box. If you think your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t have, call your veterinarian right away. Some things are not very dangerous, but others may need medical treatment right away to save your pet’s life. Princeton Veterinary Hospital always accepts new clients, and we are on call for emergencies. You can reach us at 812-385-2733. Small To
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