http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/poisonous_foods.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/poisonous_foods.rss A Comprehensive List of Poisonous Food Items for Cats and Dogs. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:31:12 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_foods.html&name=WATERMELON_28643 /Pets/poisonous_foods.rss1 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:17:59 EDT [QUESTION] Linda from Wallingford, CT writes: "Is watermelon harmful to dogs? Specifically a 12 lb. Yorkie. My friend gave her dog watermelon and he bled from his rectum. He is fine now, but that was a scare for her. Anything you can tell me would be appreciated. Thank you, Linda Fernandes" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_foods.html&name=GUM_23019 /Pets/poisonous_foods.rss2 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [WARNING!] Georgia from North East, MD USA writes: "Our 3 year old Yorkie was laying by my husband one night and suddenly turned on his back and his legs went in all different directions - he shook miserably - the short version is he had 3 seizures within an hour - we took him to the ER, spent over $900 (we refused some of the "ideas") but his blood sugar was 32 when we finally got him to ER. Doc said it was a poison from him getting hold of a piece of Trident gum (my husband left lay on table beside his seat). Apparently the artificial sweeteners can cause such a severe metabolic change as to cause this type of reaction. He should have died, but we prayed for him - I believe God saved his life, but taught us the hard lesson about being very careful where we lay any food and/or snack." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_foods.html&name=AVOCADO_17327 /Pets/poisonous_foods.rss3 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [WARNING!] Tylor from Topanga, CA writes: "My cat was about 6 weeks old and I fed her some mashed avocado that I was using to prepare guacamole. About 45 minutes later she began acting very lethargic and inactive. Keep in mind, she's a crazy ninja kitty. So the lack of energy was a shock. I called an animal poison control and was told that avo fruit can cause digestive problems in cats & dogs, mainly because of high fat/oil content. There is a toxin concentrated in the skin/pit of avocado, that is also present in a more complex form in the fruit. Apparently dogs & cats have a mild sensitivity to the toxin in the fruit. The skin and pits however are dangerous (i.e. animal chews through skin for fruit.) Horses, goats, cows, etc.. are even more sensitive to the toxin and can even sicken from exposure to fruit." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_foods.html&name=XYLITOL_13180 /Pets/poisonous_foods.rss4 Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT [WARNING!] Kay from USA writes: "Hi, I posted this before but I don't think it went through so here it is again. A few weeks ago on the news I was shocked to hear that two pet ferrets had died only hours after eating one piece of sugar free chewing gum. There is a sugar substitute in the gum called Xylitol that caused the deaths of these pets, it is said to be even more dangerous then chocolate for dogs, cats, ferrets and all animals. It is found in Gum, Candy, Toothpaste and other things. I felt the need to share this as it may save your pets life. Please put your gum and candy out of reach. Google it for yourself, there is so much information on the Dangers of Xylitol in Pets." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_foods.html&name=AF_11931 /Pets/poisonous_foods.rss5 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST [WARNING!] Cheryl from Santa Cruz, CA writes: "I read the suggestions about garlic for worms, and i used it on my dog and found no cure and no side effects. But, I was reading an old National Geographic magazine (Oct. 2007) and I came across a list of harmful food for dogs and one of them is garlic. It reads "Garlic breaks down a dog's red blood cells, leading to anemia and possible kidney failure from leaking hemoglobin". And for those of you who are curious.. the list reads on: 1.alcohal-depresses brain function and cause coma. 2.coffee- caffeine in a cup of coffee is a methylxanthine compound that can increase a dog's heart rate and trigger seizures. 3. macadamia nuts- just a couple can cause tremors, and even temporary paralysis in dog's hind legs 4.onions- damages is hemoglubin culmulative, so small tastes over time can be worse than wolfing down the whole bulb. 5. grapes (and that includes raisins)- can cause renal failure. .. this probably isnt everthing so I hope you read up first before giving your pet something new." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_foods.html&name=REMEDIESTOCUREPOISONING_11929 /Pets/poisonous_foods.rss6 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Wayne from palm springs, california writes: "Hydrogen peroxide. For a dog that has ingested a poisonous substance where vomiting will be the solution to expel the toxin, put 1 tsp\' [3%] HP in the mouth. Take the dog OUTSIDE and throw a pinch of salt in its mouth. The entire contents of the stomach will be immediately expelled." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_foods.html&name=AVOCADO_25641 /Pets/poisonous_foods.rss7 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST Kathleen from Grand Rapids, MI writes: "I was told that avacados are not good for dogs is that true?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_foods.html&name=REMEDIESTOCUREPOISONING_11930 /Pets/poisonous_foods.rss8 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Angela from Leitchfeld, kentucky writes: "re: curing poisioning and stomach toxins: I had a full size male doberman pinscher, was poisoned with antifreeze. Tried to take him to the vet, and would not take him said there was nothing they could do. Well being he was my baby i didn\'t give up. Someone told me to cook bacon, take the grease, a raw egg, and a lemon lime soda, mix it together and force him to eat it, granted he threw up alot, it was bright neon green, but i kept feeding it to him until it was no longer green, then feed him pedialight for dehydration, he lived and is fine today, it seems to force any toxin that is in their system out."