A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z WARNING: Not seeking immediate medical care for a pet, stray, or wild animal that you know has consumed or otherwise been exposed to any of the poisons listed below, or any not listed here, is a felony, and you can be arrested, fined, and incarcerated in a state prison. The following is an alphabetical list of items that will be harmful and/or fatal to your pets if consumed:
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Acorns Affected: Dogs, horses, cattle. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal upset, foreign body obstruction, kidney failure. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Aconite Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Alcoholic Beverages Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Drunken appearance, vomiting, lethargy, respiratory depression.
Almonds Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Alocasia Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Amaryllis Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Toxic.
American Holly / Ilex Opaca Affected: Cats, dogs, birds, small mammals, reptiles. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal upset, depression.
Angel's Trumpet Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Ant Poison Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Antifreeze [containing Ethylene Glycol] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small mammals, horses, birds, reptiles, livestock. Symptoms: Vomiting, drunken appearance, excessive drinking, excessive urination, seizures, kidney failure. Fatal if not treated immediately, a very painful and tortuous death - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Apple Seeds Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms after digesting 50+ seeds: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Apricot [leaves / twigs / bark / pit / seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Arrowgrass Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Arrowhead Vine Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Asparagus Fern Affected: Dogs, cats, rabbits, goats, cattle, horses, birds. Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the mammary glands in some species, heart and respiratory problems.
Autumn Crocus Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Avacado Affected: Dogs, cats, rabbits, goats, cattle, horses, birds. Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the mammary glands in some species, heart and respiratory problems.
Azalea Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Toxic. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
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Bakers Chocolate Affected: Cats, dogs, and other small animals. Symptoms: Within 1-4 hours after consumption: Vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmia, rapid breathing, muscle tremors, seizures, hyperactivity, and with overdose: coma, death. An amount of chocolate weighing as little as 10%-30% of a cat's body weight can be lethal, more than 30% is lethal. A 20-40 lb dog could consume up to 16 onces before death, 3 ounces of baking chocolate (the most toxic chocolate) can kill a 15 lb or smaller dog. Overdose is Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Balsam Apple [seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Balsam Pear [seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Baneberry Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Batteries Affected: Dogs, cats, small mammals. Symptoms: Foreign body obstruction, corrosive injury to the mouth and gastrointestinal tract.
Bayonet Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Beargrass Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Begonia Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Bird of Paradise [fruit & seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Bitter Cucumber Seeds Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Bitter Melon Seeds Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Bittersweet Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Bittersweet Woody [bark / leaves / seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Black-Eyed Susan Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Black Locust Leaves / Seeds / Bark] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Bleach Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Bleeding Heart Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Bluebonnet Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Bloodrot Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Boston Ivy [berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Boxwood Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Brake Fluid Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Bracken Fern Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Buckeye [seeds & nuts] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Buckthorn [leaves & fruit] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Burning Bush Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Buttercup Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic. Symptoms: Paralysis.
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Cactus Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Caffeine Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Within 1-4 hours after consumption: Vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmia, rapid breathing, muscle tremors, seizures, hyperactivity, coma, death. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Caladium Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Toxic.
Calla Lily Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Canada Yew Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Candelabra Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Cardinal Flower Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Castor Bean [seeds / pulp] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea. Fatal if not treated immediately - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Ceriman Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Cherry [leaves / twigs / bark / pit / seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Chewing Tobacco Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Chinaberry [especially berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Convulsions.
Chinese Lantern Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Toxic.
Chinese Sacred Bamboo / Heavenly Bamboo Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Chocolate Affected: Cats, dogs, and other small animals. Symptoms: Within 1-4 hours after consumption: Vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmia, rapid breathing, muscle tremors, seizures, hyperactivity, and with overdose: coma, death. An amount of chocolate weighing as little as 10%-30% of a cat's body weight can be lethal, more than 30% is lethal. A 20-40 lb dog could consume up to 16 onces before death, 3 ounces of baking chocolate (the most toxic chocolate) can kill a 15 lb or smaller dog. Overdose is Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Choke Cherry [leaves / twigs / bark / pit / seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Christmas Cactus / Schlumbergera Truncata Affected: Cats, dogs, birds, small mammals, reptiles. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal upset.
Christmas Cherry [leaves & berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Toxic.
Christmas Rose Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Christmas Tree Preservative Affected: Cats, dogs, birds, small mammals, reptiles. Symptoms: Mild gastrointestinal upset.
Chrysanthemum Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Rash after contact with mouth or skin. Toxic.
Cigars Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Cigarettes Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Clematis Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Cocaine Affected: Cats, dogs, rabbits, gerbils, other small mammals, birds, reptiles. Symptoms: Possibly vomiting, diarrhea, oral and esophageal burns, corrosive injury to the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal upset, disorientation, hyuperactivity, seizures, kidney failure. Organ failure. If the animal survives: Continual tremors and/or seizures, chronic kidney disease, and other chronic health problems. Most likely fatal, or severe damage to nerveous system and chronic kidney disease - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Cocklebur [seedlings] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Coffee Affected: Cats, dogs, small mammals. Symptoms: Within 1-4 hours after consumption: Vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmia, rapid breathing, muscle tremors, seizures, hyperactivity, coma, death. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Coriaria [leaves / berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Convulsions.
Cornflower Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Corn Lily Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Corydalis Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Creeping Charlie Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Toxic.
Creeping Fig Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Rash after leaves contact with mouth or skin.
Crocus Bulb Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Croton Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Crown of Thorns Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Rash after contact with mouth or skin. Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Toxic.
Cyclamen Bulb Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Cypress Spurge Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Rash after leaves contact with mouth or skin. Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Toxic.
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Daffodil Seeds Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting and/or diarrhea. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Daphne Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Datura Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Death Camas Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Delphinium Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Detergents [laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, dish soap] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Devil's Trumpet Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Dicentrea Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Dieffenbachia [leaves & berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Digitalis / Foxglove Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea. Heart stimulant. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Drunk Cane / Dieffenbachia [leaves & berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Dumbcane / Dieffenbachia [leaves & berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Dutchman's Breeches [leaves / roots] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
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Easter Lily, Stargazer Lily, Tiger Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily Spider Affected: Cats. Symptoms: Vomiting, kidney damage. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Eggplant Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Arthritis, inflammation, parasites, respiratory problems, swelling, excess mucus production. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is important. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Egg Whites Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Elderberry [unripened] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Electrical Cords Affected: Dogs, cats, small mammals. Symptoms: Shock or electrocution results in burns to mouth & lips, erradic heartbeat, convulsions, seizures, cardiac arrest, fluid on the lungs. CPR may be necessary. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Elephant Ear Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Emerald Duke Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
English Holly [leaves & berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
English Ivy Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
English Yew Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Easter Lily Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Ethanol Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Drunken appearance, vomiting, lethargy, respiratory depression.
Euonymus Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
European Bittersweet [bark / Llaves / seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Evergreen Ferns Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
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False Hellebore Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Ficus Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Fig Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Flax [seed pods] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Four-o'Clocks / Mirabilis Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Foxglove / Digitalis Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea. Heart stimulant. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
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Gasoline Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Garlic Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Golden Glow Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Gopher Purge Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Ground Cherry [unripened fruit] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Ground Ivy Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Toxic.
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Halogeton [leaves] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Heart Leaf Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Heavenly Bamboo / Chinese Sacred Bamboo Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Hellebore Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Hemlock Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Hemp / Marijuana Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Hallucinations. Toxic.
Henbane Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Holly [berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Honeysuckle [berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Hops Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Horsebeans Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Horsebrush Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Horsetail Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Horse Chestnut [seeds & nuts] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Human Cough/Cold/Flu Medicines Affected: Cats, dogs, birds, small mammals, reptiles. Symptoms: Organ failure. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Hyacinth Bulbs Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Hydrangea Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
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Ice Melts Affected: Cats, dogs, other small mammals, birds, horses. Symptoms: Vomiting diarrhea, disorientation and electrolyte imbalances.
Illegal Drugs [Cocaine, Methanphetamine, etc] Affected: Cats, dogs, rabbits, gerbils, other small mammals, birds, reptiles. Symptoms: Possibly vomiting, diarrhea, oral and esophageal burns, corrosive injury to the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal upset, disorientation, hyuperactivity, seizures, kidney failure. Organ failure. If the animal survives: Continual tremors and/or seizures, chronic kidney disease, and other chronic health problems. Most likely fatal, or severe damage to nerveous system and chronic kidney disease - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Indian Tobacco / Punche Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Indian Turnip [bulbs / stems / leaves] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Iris [corms] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Iris Ivy Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Isopropyl Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Drunken appearance, vomiting, lethargy, respiratory depression.
Ivy [Glacier Ivy, Heart Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Ripple Ivy] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage.
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Jack-in-the-Pulpit [bulbs / stems / leaves] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Japanese Plum [twigs / bark / pit / seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Japanese Yew Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Jasmine [berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Java Beans Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Jessamine Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Jerusalem Cherry [leaves & berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Toxic.
Jimson Weed Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Jonquil Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Jungle Trumpets Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Juniper Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
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Kalanchoe Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
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Lantana Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Larkspur Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Laurel Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Lawn Pesticides Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Lily-of-the-Valley Affected: Cats. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Liquid Potpouris Affected: Cats, dogs, other small mammals, birds. Symptoms: Oral and esophageal burns.
Locoweed Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Hallucinations.
Lupine [especially seed pods] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
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Macadamia Nuts Affected: Dogs. Symptoms: Weakness, vomiting, incoordination, tremors.
Majesty Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Malanga Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Mandrake [herbage / roots / seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Marble Queen Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Marigold Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Marijuana / Hemp Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Hallucinations.
Matrimony Vine [leaves / shoots] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
May Apple [herbage / roots / seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Mescal Bean [used in Mexican-made necklaces] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Methanol Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Drunken appearance, vomiting, lethargy, respiratory depression.
Methanphetamine Affected: Cats, dogs, rabbits, gerbils, other small mammals, birds, reptiles. Symptoms: Possibly vomiting, diarrhea, oral and esophageal burns, corrosive injury to the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal upset, disorientation, hyuperactivity, seizures, kidney failure. Organ failure. If the animal survives: Continual tremors and/or seizures, chronic kidney disease, and other chronic health problems. Most likely fatal, or severe damage to nerveous system and chronic kidney disease - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Milkweed Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is very important. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Mirabilis Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Mistletoe / Phoradendron Serotinum [berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, birds, small mammals, reptiles. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal upset, lowered blood pressure, cardiovascular collapse. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is very important. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Minoxidil Affected: Cats. Symptoms: Lethargy & severe drop in blood pressure within 12 hours, accumulation of fluid in the lungs and damage to the heart muscle, eventual cardiac failure within 4 days. Never apply Minoxidil to any animal's skin or fur, human application should occur in a room not accessible to pets, clean up any spills immediately and thoroughly. Most Likely Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Mock Orange Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Moldy Food Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Monkeypod / Rain Tree Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Monkshood Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Moonseed [fruit / roots] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Moonweed Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Convulsions.
Morning Glory Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Hallucinations.
Mountain Laurel Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Mushrooms Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
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Narcissus Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Nephthytis Ivy Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Nettles Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Nightshade [all varieties: Black, Common, Deadly, Woody, Climbing / leaves / raw fruit] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Nutmeg Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic. Symptoms: Hallucinations.
Nux Vomica Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Convulsions.
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Oak [leaves / acorns] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Oleander Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Onions Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Onion Powder [found in baby food] Affected: Kittens and sick cats. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Ornaments [glass Christmas tree decorations] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: If your pet appears distressed, drools, slobbers, swallows painfully, regurgitates food and water, vomits, coughs, bleeds from a body opening, or appears to have stomach pain or breathing problems, it may be caused by a blockage or perforation of the digestive tract. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Glass tree ornaments and tinsel can be dangerous of chewed or swallowed. If your pet appears distressed, drools, slobbers, swallows painfully, regurgitates food and water, vomits, coughs, bleeds from a body opening, or appears to have stomach pain or breathing problems, it may be caused by a blockage or perforation of the digestive tract. Seek medical help as soon as possible. You can also feed a large meal of pet food and bread, flour paste, or cotton balls soaked in milk or broth to coat the object and cushion its passage through the digestive tract. Check his feces every day for the object. To prevent indiscriminate chewing in dogs, buy a bottle of bitter apple and spray it on dangerous objects. Other unpopular flavors include chili powder or citrus, which cats loathe
Ornamental Pepper Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage.
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Peace Lilly Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Peach [leaves / twigs / bark / pit / seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Pencil Cactus Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Peony Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Peppers Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Arthritis, inflammation, parasites, respiratory problems, swelling, excess mucus production. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is important. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Periwinkle Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Hallucinations.
Pesticides Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Peyote Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Hallucinations.
Peyote Cactus Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals.
Philodendron Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Pigweed [leaves / stems / roots] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Pimpernel Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Poinciana [fruit & seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Poinsettia Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Rash after leaves contact with mouth or skin. Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage.
Poison Hemlock Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Poison Ivy Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Poison Oak Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Pokeberry [root] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Poke Weed [root] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Poppy Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Potatoes [leaves / stems / sprouts / eyes] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Arthritis, inflammation, parasites, respiratory problems, swelling, excess mucus production. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is important. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Pothos Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Precatory Beans Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Privet Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
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Radiator Coolant Affected: Cats, dogs, other small mammals, horses, birds, reptiles, livestock. Symptoms: Vomiting, drunken appearance, excessive drinking, excessive urination, seizures, kidney failure. Fatal if not treated immediately, a very painful and tortuous death - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Raisins and Grapes Affected: Dogs. Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, lethargy and kidney failure. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Rat Poison Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic. Fatal if not treated immediately - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Raw Egg Whites Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Raw Salmon Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Infestation with rickettsial parasites, death occurs within 7-10 days. Fatal if not treated immediately - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Red Princess Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Rhododendron Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Rhubarb [leaves] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Rocky Mountain Elderberry [berries] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Rosary Pea Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Rubber Plant Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
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Sacred Datura Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Saddle Leaf Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Schefflera / Umbrella Plant Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Salt Affected: Dogs. Toxic.
Scorpionweed [hairs] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Scotch Broom Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Shamrock Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Skunk Cabbage Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Snowberry [fruit] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Snowdrops Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Snow-on-the-Mountain [leaves] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Rash after leaves contact with mouth or skin. Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Toxic.
Snuff Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Soapberry [leaves / fruit] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Spider Lily Affected: Cats. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Spider Mum Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Rash after leaves contact with mouth or skin. Toxic.
Spinach Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Split-Leaf Philodendron Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Spoiled Food Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Spreading English Yew Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Sprengeri Fern Affected: Dogs, cats, rabbits, goats, cattle, horses, birds. Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the mammary glands in some species, heart and respiratory problems.
Spurge Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Squirrel Corn [leaves / roots] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Staggerweed Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Starleaf Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Stargazer Lily Affected: Cats. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Star of Bethlehem Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Sweetpea Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
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Tansy Mustard Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Tea Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Within 1-4 hours after consumption: Vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmia, rapid breathing, muscle tremors, seizures, hyperactivity, coma, death. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Texas Mountain Laurel [used in Mexican-made necklaces] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Theobromine [used in cold medications] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Within 1-4 hours after consumption: Vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmia, rapid breathing, muscle tremors, seizures, hyperactivity, coma, death. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Theophyline [used in cold medications] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Within 1-4 hours after consumption: Vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmia, rapid breathing, muscle tremors, seizures, hyperactivity, coma, death. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Thornapple Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Tiger Lily Affected: Cats. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Tinsel [Christmas decoration] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: If your pet appears distressed, drools, slobbers, swallows painfully, regurgitates food and water, vomits, coughs, bleeds from a body opening, or appears to have stomach pain or breathing problems, it may be caused by a blockage or perforation of the digestive tract. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is crucial. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Toadstools Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is important. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Tobacco Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Tomatoes [leaves / stems / vine] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Arthritis, inflammation, parasites, respiratory problems, swelling, excess mucus production. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is important. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Tuberous Begonia Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Tuffroot Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Tulip Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
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Umbrella Plant Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart & respiratory anomalies, kidney damage.
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Virginia Creeper Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
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Walnut Hulls Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Water Arum Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Water Hemlock [stems / roots] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is important. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Water Plant Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips.
Wax Begonia Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips.
Weeping Fig Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Rash after plant sap contacts with mouth or skin. Toxic.
White Marsh Marigold Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Wild Call Wisteria Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Wild Calla Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
Wild Mushrooms [all varieties: Fly, Monkey Agaric, Death Angel, Death Cap, Panther Cap] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is important. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Wisteria [seeds] Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Wolfsbane Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Toxic.
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Yeast Dough Affected: Dogs. Symptoms: Drunken appearance, abdominal pain, respiratory depression, possible cardiac failure. Potentially Fatal - Immediate medical care is important. Call the WSU Veterinary Hospital at 509-335-0711 IMMEDIATELY.
Yellow Calla Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Syptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips. Toxic.
Yew / English Yew / Canada Yew Affected: Cats, dogs, other small animals. Symptoms: Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
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