Friday, February 12, 2010

LIST OF POISONOUS HOUSEHOLD FOODS & ITEMS FOR PETS

We thought we would post the list of poisonous foods for pets again.
One on the list we found interesting: fatty foods- like bacon and pork cause pancreatitis.

Food:
Macadamia nuts --cause neurological problems
Raisins-- cause kidney failure
Grapes-- cause kidney failure
Green spots on potatoes-- cause neurological problems
Chocolate--kidney failure
Cocoa Mulch--kidney failure
Garlic--anemia
Nicotine--very toxic--neurological problems
Avocado(leaves, stems & seeds)--liver problems
Coffee beans-- increased heart rate
Fatty foods such as bacon, pork, gravy--cause pancreatitis
Rogaine-- heart problems
Alcohol- neurological problems
If you have any question that your pet may have ingested a poisonous item please call the ASPCA poison hotline
This information is from information gathered from vets and reposted by Mickey's Pet Supplies