Grapes and raisins
You can not underestimate the toxicity of this harmless looking fruit which stole from us our much loved fit and healthy three year old Border Collie over the Christmas holiday... one day he was in the peak of fitness the next he was in total kidney failure fighting for his life... I fight he lost leaving a huge gap in our hearts. So thanks for taking this seriously and if anyone has any questions on this matter I have read a lot and will be more than happy to share what I know. I have read a lot of articles recently to keep up to date with the dangers. This is one of the most comprehensive features I've found so far... but please feel free to add any more information or links you may know of. Known Food Toxins To Dogs Fruits, Vegetables, Food Apple, Almond, Apricot, Peach, Wild Cherries, Plum, Balsam Pear, Prunes and similar fruit: Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, (Stem, Seeds and Leaves) The seeds of most fruits contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs as well as humans. Avocados: The fruit, pit and plant are all toxic. They can cause difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation in the chest, abdomen and heart Broccoli: reported to be pretty potent gastrointestinal irritant Cherry: rapid breathing, shock, mouth inflammation, heart rate increase Chocolate: seizures, coma, hyperactivity, rapid heart beat, tremors, death. Bakers chocolate is the most dangerous. A dog can consume milk chocolate and appear to be fine because it is not as concentrated but is still very dangerous. • 1 oz per lb of body weight for (2 oz per kg) of body weight for bakers chocolate • 1 oz per 3 lbs of body weight (1 oz per 1.5 kg body weight) for semi-sweet chocolate • 1 oz per 9lbs of body weight (1 oz per 4 kg) for bakers chocolate • Please keep in mind that these are only guidelines, and if you suspect your pet had ingested chocolate, please keep an eye out for ANY signs of poisoning! Every dog reacts differently to quantity. Coffee/Tea: Drinks/Foods: containing caffeine or sugar may cause many of the same symptoms chocolate causes Cooked Bones: uncooked bones should be safe but if they are cooked you should refrain because they deteriorate and easily splinter. Can cause extensive damage to internal organs and passage ways, may times resulting in death. Mushrooms: acute gastric effects, liver and kidney damage, abdominal pain, nausea, salivation, vomiting Nutmeg: tremors, seizures and death Tobacco: nausea, salivation, vomiting, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat) Onion: (cats are more sensitive), gastrointestinal upset, hemolytic anemia, heinz body anemia, hemogloinria, destroys red blood cells Grapes, Raisins, Prunes: kidney failure, as little as a single serving of grapes or raisins can kill a dog. It takes anywhere from 9 oz to 2 lbs of grapes and raisins (between .041 and 1.1 oz/kg of body weight), to cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, and possible kidney failure Salt: excessive intake can cause kidney problems Raw Eggs- many people feed raw eggs to their dogs but keep in mind that they can contain salmonella. Dogs do have a higher immunity against salmonella poisoning but are not immune and have been reported to get it from uncooked eggs. http://www.acreaturecomfort.com/toxic.htm |
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| Sorry... I will also add some plants.. it is the best list I've found but the poison bureau is also helpful if you have anything you need to ask them. There are too many plants to insert their names in bold and if like me you are not a gardener they will not be so helpful to you.... but I think on the whole plants like household chemicals offer a smaller risk to our dogs because we are all more aware that eating any type of plants is not a good idea.
Amaryllis: vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hyper salivation, anorexia, tremors Autumn Crocus: oral irritation, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, multi-organ damage, bone marrow suppression Creeping Charlie: sweating, drooling Daffodil, Narcissus: severe gastrointestinal disorders, convulsions, shivering, hypotension, dermatitis, muscular tremors and cardiac arrhythmias Hyacinth: intense vomiting, diarrhea, occasionally with blood, depression and tremors Gladiolas, Iris: vomiting occasionally with blood, depression, diarrhea, occasionally with blood, hyper salivation, abdominal pain Lily of the Valley: ataxia, vomiting, cardiac arrhythmias, death Tulip: intense vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hyper salivation, in appetence Australian Nut: depression, hyperthermia, weakness, muscular stiffness, vomiting, tremors, increased heart rate. Only reported in dogs at this time. Asparagus Fern, Emerald Feather (aka Emerald Fern), Lace Fern, Plumosa Fern: allergic dermatitis with repeated dermal exposure. Berry ingestion could result in gastric upset (vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea.) Cyclamen: vomiting, gastrointestinal inflammation, and death. Hydrangea: vomiting, depression, anorexia, diarrhea, bufodienalides are cardio toxic Christmas Rose: abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, convulsions, delirium Foxglove: cardiac arrhythmias, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, delirium Marijuana: prolonged CNS depression, respiratory depression, weakness, ataxia, sedation, sometimes hyper excitation Morning Glory: seeds may cause hallucination, may cause diarrhea Nightshade, Tomato Plant: hyper salivation, inaptness, severe gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, drowsiness, CNS depression, confusion, behavioral change, weakness, dilated pupils, slow heart rate Glory Lily: oral irritation, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, kidney and liver damage, bone marrow suppression Day Lily, Orange Day Lily, Asian Lily (liliaceae), Easter Lily, Japanese Show Lily, Red Lily, Rubrum Lily, Stargazer Lily, Tiger Lily, Wood Lily: vomiting, inaptness, lethargy, kidney failure, (Cats are only species known to be affected.) Heavenly Bamboo shrub: cyanosis, pale mucous membranes, slow heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory congestion, seizures, semi-coma, respiratory failure, death Holly shrub: intense vomiting and diarrhea, depression, also same symptoms as Jerusalem Cherry (see below) Jerusalem Cherry shrub: gastrointestinal disturbances, possible ulceration of the gastrointestinal system, seizures, depression, respiratory depression, and shock Mistletoe "American" shrub: gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular collapse, dyspnea bradycardia, erratic behavior, hallucinogenic in humans Oleander shrub: vomiting, diarrhea, cardiac abnormalities, decreased body temperature, death Precatory Bean shrub: beans are very toxic, especially if broken or chewed. Can see severe vomiting and diarrhea, increased body temperature, lack of coordination, inaptness and death Cycads, Sago Palm Shrubs: vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure, death Tree Philodendron Yucca: vomiting, depression, diarrhea, drooling, seizures Aloe (Aloe Vera): vomiting, depression, diarrhea, anorexia, tremors, change in urine color Avocado: vomiting, diarrhea, death, inflammation of mammary glands, cardiac failure, respiratory distress, generalized congestion, fluid accumulation around the heart Buddhist Pine: severe vomiting and diarrhea Chinaberry Tree: Berries are most toxic. Can see slow heart rate, diarrhea, vomiting, depression, weakness, seizures, and shock Japanese Yew (aka Yew): sudden death from acute cardiac failure, early signs muscular tremors, dyspnea, and seizures in dogs Macadamia Nut: Queensland Nut: depression, hyperthermia, weakness, muscular stiffness, vomiting, tremors, increased heart rate. Only reported in dogs at this time. Branching Ivy: allergic dermatitis with repeated dermal exposure. Berry ingestion could result in gastric upset (vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea) European Bittersweet: drooling, in appetence, severe gastric upset, drowsiness, lethargy, weakness, dilated pupils, slow heart rate English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Hahn's self branching English Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy: (The foliage is more toxic than the berries.) gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, hyperactivity, breathing difficulty, coma, fever, polydipsia, dilated pupils, muscular weakness, and lack of coordination American Bittersweet: weakness, convulsions, gastroenteritis (vomiting, diarrhea) Andromeda Japonica, Azalea, Rhododendron: vomiting, diarrhea, hyper salivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death Bird of Paradise: gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, vomiting, lack of coordination is possible. Deaths in rabbits have been reported Buckeye: severe gastroenteritis, depression or hyper excitability, dilated pupils, coma Castor Bean: (beans are very toxic): oral irritation burning of the mouth and throat, increase in thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney failure, convulsions Clematis: vomiting, diarrhea, oral ulcers, ataxia or vesicant action Corn Plant (aka Cornstalk Plant), Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron, Florida Beauty, Gold Dust Dracaena, Madagascar Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant, Red-Margined Dracaena, Striped Dracaena, Warneckei Dracaena: In cats: dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, abdominal pain, increased heart rate. In cats and dogs: vomiting depression, in appetence, drooling, lack of coordination and weakness. Caladium hortulanum, Calla lily, Ceriman (aka Cutleaf Phiodendron, Charming Diffenbachia, Chinese Evergreen, Cordatum, Devil' Ivy, Dub Crane, Elephant Ears, Fruit Salad Plant, Flamingo Plant, Golden Deiffenbachia, Golden Pothos, Green Gold Nephthysis, Heartleaf Philodendron, Horsehead, Marble Queen, Mauna Loa Peace Lily, Nephthyti, Peace Lity, Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Lacy Tree, Mexican Breadfruit, Mother-in-Law, Panda, Philodendron Pertusum, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Lef Philodendron, Poinsettia, Satin Pothos, Scheffiera Tree, Spotted Dumb Cane, Swiss Cheese Plant, Taro Vine, Tropic Snow Dumbcane, Variable, (Dumb Cane) Dieffenbachia, Veriegated Philodendron: oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing Yellow Jasmine: Convulsions, death Sweetheart Ivy: gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, hyperactivity, breathing difficulty, coma, fever, polydipsia, dilated pupils, muscular weakness and lack of coordination Yesterday/Today/Tomorrow: Depression, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle tremors, convulsions, increase urinations, lack of coordination, hyperthermia Should your pet eat a substantial part of a toxic plant, rush to your veterinarian as soon as possible. Time can cause a lot of damage. If you can, take the plant or part of it with you for identification. |
I'm so sorry about your dog, what a horrible thing to happen  Thank you , though, for being kind enough to post this much needed information. |
I'm very sorry that you lost your baby to this, too. 
Thanks for this comprehensive list. I was just looking for something on plants that are toxic to pets as I want to plant a border around Beau's yard, but want to be sure whatever goes there won't hurt him. He'll chew on anything.  |
| Jan,
So sorry about the loss of your beautiful Border Collie. Thank you so much for this comprehensive list of common substances which can be harmful to our pets. Just a quick note--- Also carefully check product labels. I recently was planning to purchase a supplement made by a holistic pet food company. The product contained raisins. I emailed my concerns to the company, and was told they are aware of the raisin concern but came from "a different point of view". They further stated veterinarians refer clients to the product. Needless to say, I looked elsewhere for the supplement. (If anyone would like the name of the product/company, please PM me) |
| ^^ a very good point. I've seen dog cookies marketed as 'all natural ingredients' which sounds appealing... but they contained raisins... so you do have to be careful. Some people find it hard to accept these are so dangerous and many vets as yet don't know the risks..... our vet had no clue and told me not to worry when I first contacted them about my Jack so great experts though they are human just like us and they don't always know what they should so could sadly endorse harmful products. |
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