Toxic Foods, Plants and Products

Please note that this is only a guide. Each dog may react differently. Consult your Vet if you have any concerns.
Food Potential Reactions
Chocolate (Link to learn more) Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hyperactivity, shock, death
Onions Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Xylitol sugar-alcohol sweetener (gums & candy) Sudden drop in blood sugar causing weakness, lethargy, loss of coordination, collapse and seizures
Garlic (ok in moderation) Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Macadamia nuts Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures,
Pear, peach, apricots & plum pits Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Apple core pits & seeds Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Potato peelings and green looking potatoes Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Rhubarb leaves Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Moldy/spoiled foods Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Alcohol Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Yeast dough Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine) Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hyperactivity
Hops (used in home brewing) Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Tomato leaves & stems (green parts) Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Broccoli (in large amounts) Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Raisins and grapes Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Cigarettes, tobacco, cigars Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
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Flowers Potential Reactions
Amaryllis Stomach upset, lethargy, shock, death
Crocus Stomach upset, liver failure, lethargy, shock, death
Buttercup Stomach upset
Calla Lily Stomach upset, mouth irritation, asphyxiation, seizures, death
Christmas Rose Stomach upset, diarrhea, convulsions
Chrysanthemum Skin irritation
Daffodil (bulb) Stomach upset, tremors, seizures, lethargy, heart Failure, death
Easter Lily Stomach upset, kidney failure
Foxglove Stomach upset, tremors, seizures, lethargy, heart Failure, Death
Hyacinth (bulb) Varied effects
Iris (root) Stomach upset
Jasamine Seizures, respiratory failure
Morning Glory Stomach upset, hallucinations
Narcissus Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, heart failure, death
Peony Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, heart failure, death
Periwinkle Hallucinogen
Poinsettia Stomach upset, mouth irritation
Primrose Stomach upset
Tulip (bulb) Varied effects
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Tress and Vines Potential Reactions
Apple (stem and leaves) Shock, mouth inflammation, rapid increase in breathing
Yew (American, English, Western) Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, death
Black Walnut (shavings & hulls) Laminitis, breathing problems, gastroenteritis
Apricot Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Almond Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Peach Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Wild Cherry Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Japanese Plum Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Ficus(Cuban Laurel) Stomach upset
Cherry Rapid breathing, shock, mouth inflammation, heart rate increase
Balsam Pear Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle-Leaf) stomach upset, irritated skin
Oak Varied effects
Philodendron (Devil's Ivy) Upset stomach, convulsions, asphyxiation, death
English Ivy Stomach upset, hyperactivity, labored breath, drooling, Fever, thirst increase, pupil dilation, staggering
Jasmine Convulsions, death
Vine Pupil dilation, upset stomach, drooling, heart failure
Matrimony Vine Varied effects
Virginia Creeper Varied effects
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Houseplants Potential Reactions
Asparagus Fern Vomiting, respiratory problems, kidney failure, tremors, abdominal pain
Caladium Mouth irritation, stomach upset, asphyxiation, tremors, seizures, death
Colocasia (Elephant's Ear) Mouth irritation, stomach upset, asphyxiation, tremors, seizures, death
Deiffenbachia (Dumb Cane) Mouth irritation, stomach upset, asphyxiation, tremors, seizures, death
Philodendron (Saddle Leaf, Split Leaf) Mouth swelling, irritation
Poinsettia Mouth irritation, stomach upset
Mum (Pot and Spider) Skin irritation
Umbrella Plant Vomiting, respiratory problems, kidney failure, tremors, abdominal pain
Aloe Vera Varied effects
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Household Items Potential Reactions
Cocoa Mulch Stomach upset, staggering, tremors, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hyperactivity, shock, death
Antifreeze & Motor Oil Depression, stumbling, staggering, vomiting, seizures and death Caustic
Acetaminophen (Tylenol & similar type Products) Excessive drooling, vomiting, weakness and abdominal pain Caustic
Insecticides Excessive drooling, weeping eyes, excessive urinenation, diarrhea, muscle spasms, weakness, difficulty breathing and collapse Caustic
Household Cleaners Skin irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, internal organ damage, bloody vomit, bloody stools Caustic
Nail Polish & Remover Varied effects Caustic
Flea products Decreased appetite, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive drooling Caustic
Paint Brush Cleaner, Thinner & Turpentine Skin irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, internal organ damage, bloody vomit, bloody stools Caustic
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If your dog has ingested a substance that you suspect is toxic, your first step is to identify the substance.

Call the Animal Poison Control Center

1-888-426-4435

May be a $45 fee.

It needs to be determined if the substance is caustic. Do not induce vomiting if you suspect or know that the substance is caustic!

In most cases if the substance is not toxic the immediate treatment is to induce vomiting. If the dog is showing signs of shock, lethargy or is confulsing or having seizures, do not induce vomiting.

In ALL poisoning cases, seek veterinary care immediately! Vomiting is only a temporary fix, to allow you enough time to get your pet to a vet!

How To Induce Vomiting
(Read the above information before you do this)

To induce vomiting, give orally, one teaspoon of Syrup of Ipecac, or two teaspoons of Hydrogen Peroxide. Reaction should be almost immediate.

Chocolate Details

Toxic Levels

It takes, on average, a fairly large amount of theobromine 100-150 mg/kg to cause a toxic reaction in a dog. Although there are variables to consider like the individual sensitivity, animal size and chocolate concentration.

On average:
Milk chocolate contains 44 mg of theobromine per oz.
Semisweet chocolate contains 150mg/oz.
Baker's chocolate 390mg/oz.

Using a dose of 100 mg/kg as the toxic dose it comes out roughly as:

1 ounce per 1 pound of body weight for Milk chocolate

1 ounce per 3 pounds of body weight for Semisweet chocolate

1 ounce per 9 pounds of body weight for Baker's chocolate.

So, for example, 2 oz. of Baker's chocolate can cause great risk to an 15 lb. dog. Yet, 2 oz. of Milk chocolate usually will only cause digestive problems.

We've all heard it, "Don't give your dog chocolate it will kill him". Is that really true? Do I have to rush him to an emergency vet if he ate one of my M&M's?

The truth is chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities. This is a xanthine compound in the same family of caffeine, and theophylline.