Animal Health Care of Myerstown / Toxins

Animal Health Care of Myerstown

1 Krall Rd
Myerstown, PA 17067

(717)866-7387

www.ahcm.net

 

TOXINS IN DOGS AND CATS

 

Common Toxins

 

10 Most Common Toxins in Canines:

  • Chocolate
  • Mouse & rat poison
  • Anti-inflammatory medications
  • Xylitol (ingredient in sugar free gum & more)
  • Grapes & raisins
  • Antidepressant medications
  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  • Vitamin D overdose
  • Stimulant medications (for ADD/ADHD)
  • Fertilizers

10 Most Common Toxins in Felines:

  • Lilies
  • Flea/tick medications for dogs
  • Household cleaners
  • Antidepressant medications
  • Essential oils
  • Anti-inflammatory medications
  • Mouse & rat poison
  • Stimulant medications (for ADD/ADHD)
  • Onions & garlic
  • Vitamin D overdose

Common Human Medication Toxins:

  • NSAIDS (Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Etc.)
  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  • Antidepressants (Effexor,Cymbalta,Lexapro, Etc.)
  • ADD/ADHD medications (Concerta, Adderall, Ritalin, Etc.)
  • Benzodiazepines/Sleep aids (Xanax, Ambien, Lunesta, Ect.)
  • Birth Control
  • Ace Inhibitors (Zestril, Altace, Ect.)
  • Beta-blockers (Tenormin, Toprol, Coreg, Ect.)
  • Thyroid hormone medications
  • Cholesterol lowering medications (Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor, Ect.)

 


 

Seasonal Poisons/Dangers:

 

Summer:

  • Salt Water
  • Slug & snail bait
  • Mole & gopher bait
  • Mushrooms
  • Fireworks
  • Grapes or raisins
  • Mouse & rat poison
  • Herbicides
  • Blue-green algae

Fall:

  • Mushrooms
  • Mothballs
  • Antifreeze
  • Mouse & rat poison
  • Compost bins/piles

Halloween dangers:

  • Chocolate or other candy
  • Grapes or raisins
  • Candy wrappers
  • Glow sticks & glow jewelry
  • Candles

Winter:

  • Tinsel
  • Holiday ornaments
  • Plants (Poinsettia, Lilies, Mistletoe, Holly)
  • Alcohol
  • Holiday food (Chocolate, grapes/raisins, Xylitol, fatty meat scraps)
  • Imported snow globes (if broke open they may contain antifreeze)
  • Liquid potpourri

Spring:

  • Tulips
  • Hyacinth
  • Daffodils
  • Lilies
  • Crocus plant
  • Fertilizers
  • Pesticides/Insecticides

Easter:

  • Lilies
  • Fake Easter grass
  • Chocolate

 


 

Common Poisonous Plants

 

  • Autumn Crocus
  • Azalea
  • Cyclamen
  • Kalanchoe
  • Lilies
  • Oleander
  • Dieffenbachia
  • Daffodils
  • Sago Palm
  • Tulips
  • Hyacinths

 


 

Marijuana Toxicity

 

There are over 80 different cannabis/marijuana plants. The two most common ones that are recognized, utilized, and studied are:

  • Tetrahydrocannabiol (THC)
  • Cannabidiol (CBD)

 

Common Symptoms of Marijuana Toxicity:

  • Sedation/lethargy
  • Dilated pupils or glassed over eyes
  • Dazed expression
  • Difficulty walking
  • Vomiting
  • Low or high heartrate
  • Agitation
  • Trouble regulating tempurature
  • Incontinence/dripping urine
  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Vocalization

Signs can be seen anywhere from 5 minutes to 12 hours after exposure. Signs can also last anywhere from 30 minutes to several days depending on dose ingested.

 

Pet Poison Helpline

(855) 764-7661

 

All information comes directly form the Pet Poison Helpline. If you think your pet may have gotten into a toxin that is not talked about on this page please check their website, call the helpline, or contact our office!