Toxic to Dogs

Spring Plants That Are Dangerous, Toxic to Dogs

Tuesday, June 19th, 2018
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In the case of dogs eating garden plants and bulbs, the risks range from vomiting and diarrhea to seizures, and death. Here are the plants and bulbs to avoid:

 

Crocuses

Spring crocuses are attractive to many dogs. Ingestion can cause vomiting and diarrhea leading to dehydration.

 

Daffodils

All parts (flower, plant, and especially the bulb) contain poisonous alkaloids with potential to cause excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, and heart problems. Read more Spring Plants That Are Dangerous, Toxic to Dogs

PET POISONS – TOXIC TO DOGS

Saturday, February 24th, 2018
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XYLITOL

Many people think that xylitol is an artificial sweetener, but it’s not, and that’s a problem in so far as understanding a label. Due to it being a natural part of fruits and veggies, it might be listed as “natural sweetener“, or “sweetened naturally”

 

Some nut butters (not just peanut butter) have changed to include xylitol, a natural alcohol sweetener. Xylitol is poisonous to dogs, causing liver failure and dangerously low blood sugar.

 

Note: Not all natural alcohol sweeteners are a health risk for dogs, but if all the label states is “sugar alcohol” without stating which one, you’ll want to keep it away from dogs.

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