03/19/2025
It’s national poison prevention week! It’s the perfect time to learn about the risks of accidental pet poisonings and how to prevent them. Knowing what potentially harmful poisons exist in your home is the first step to keeping your pet safe and healthy.
🚫 Grapes contain a compound called tartaric acid, which can cause acute kidney failure in dogs even in small amounts.
🚫 Macadamia nuts are very high in fat, which can upset a dog’s digestive system and lead to pancreatitis. They contain compounds that may also affect a dog’s nervous system, leading to symptoms such as weakness and incoordination.
🚫 Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, both of which dogs are unable to metabolize. The higher the percentage of cacao, the more toxic.
🚫 Xylitol is a sugar substitute that’s found in many products, including chewing gum, candies, and peanut butter. Ingesting even a small amount can cause a dog to experience a rapid increase in insulin release, which can lead to hypoglycemia, seizures, and even liver failure.
🚫 Onions contain a compound that damages red blood cells, which can lead to anemia.
🚫 COOKED bones become brittle and easily splinter, posing risks like choking, internal injuries, and digestive blockages.
Raw feeding for dogs (and cats)
