Chrysanthemums contain natural insecticidal compounds that can upset your pet’s stomach or worse. Even small amounts can cause drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Marijuana can be toxic to pets. Even small amounts—especially edibles or concentrated oils—can cause serious signs like wobbliness, urine dribbling, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to touch (often around the head). Learn more.

Moldy foods/compost/trash can contain a mold that leads to neurological signs in your dog. Learn more here.

Anti-histamines are sometimes prescribed by veterinarians to help with allergies in dogs, but beware that the product you select does not contain pseudoephedrine, which can be highly toxic!

Polyurethane-based construction adhesives, often used for home repairs, can react with moisture and create a solid foam mass in the stomach. This leads to a dangerous gastric obstruction, bloat-like signs, and even ulceration. Emegency call to animal poison control is needed, and likely emergency veterinary care will follow.

Tiki torch oil might look harmless—but it’s toxic if inhaled or ingested by pets.

Even small exposures can lead to chemical pneumonia, vomiting, or worse. Learn more here.

Did you know a swallowed penny can be toxic to pets?

Pennies minted after 1982 contain over 97 percent zinc. When ingested, that zinc can destroy red blood cells and damage organs.

Signs of toxicity may include vomiting, pale gums, orange urine, weakness.

Nicotine is highly toxic to pets—and exposures are more common than you’d think. Dogs and cats can be poisoned by cigarettes, vape liquid, nicotine gum, patches, and even cigarette butts.

Symptoms may appear in as little as 15–60 minutes:

– Vomiting or drooling

– Agitation or tremors

– Fast heart rate or breathing

– Weakness, seizures, or collapse

Nicotine affects the nervous system and can be deadly—especially in small pets.

If you think your pet ingested nicotine call animal poison control immediately

ASPCA animal poison control center: 888-426-4435

Slime is a fun activity for kids and adults, but depending on the composition of the slime, toxicity is possible. Read along to see the concern with slime. Always contact animal poison control centers if your pet may have ingested slime, or anything else you are concerned about.

Playdough is very common in homes with kids, but if ingested, it may pose a health hazard for pets. The amount ingested, the dog’s weight and health all factor into concern for toxicity. If your pet ingests playdough, the safest action is to contact animal poison control centers for a consultation.

Paintballs can be very dangerous for our pets. If toxicity is suspected, a call to animal poison control is necessary. Read more.

Rodenticides (mouse/ rat bait) are very dangerous to pets. Anti-coagulant rodenticides have a very safe antidote and carry and excellent prognosis, as long as treatment is initiated rapidly. Read the article to learn more.

While the exact toxin is unknown, Macadamia nuts can be toxic to dogs! Any exposure should be evaluated with animal poison control1 Read our article to learn more about this toxin.

Azaleas are beautiful plants, but their ingestion be dogs/ cats can cause some serious signs. If you suspect your pet ingested azaleas— call animal poison control. Read the article to learn more.

Caffeine can be highly toxic to dogs and cats. Learn about the possible sources and signs to watch for. And always remember to contact animal poison control center.

Exposure to fertilizers may cause mild to even severe signs in your pet. Learn more about this in this article.

Avocados are a staple in many human diets and are often praised for their health benefits—but when it comes to pets, especially birds and small mammals, avocados can pose a serious risk. While dogs and cats are generally more resistant, ingestion can still lead to gastrointestinal upset, and for certain species, the consequences can be far more severe.

Sago palm is a beautiful plant, which is highly toxic to pets. Read more in this article.

Vitamin D toxicosis is a very serious toxicity that we can see in our pets. If ingestion is suspected, immediate call to animal poison control is needed. Read more about this toxicity in this post.

Chocolate is toxic to dogs and can pose a serious health risk, depending on how much is ingested and what type of chocolate it is. Learn more about the dangers of chocolate ingestion.