| What does chocolate, grapes and calla lilies have in | | | | The dumb cane can cause mouth irritation, |
| common? They are all potentially deadly for | | | | stomach upset, asphyxiation, seizures and death.We |
| your dog.When you first get your new dog, you are | | | | always love to give our dogs little bites or treats of |
| usually aware of the basic needs of a bowl for fresh | | | | human food, but sometimes food that is |
| water available at all times, dog gates to prevent | | | | fine for humans to eat can be deadly for dogs.1) |
| accidents from falling down stairs, or to isolate | | | | Chocolate: Chocolate has an ingredient called |
| the new dog in a safe environment. Are you aware, | | | | theobromine, which can cause epileptic seizures |
| however, of other, common household items | | | | in dogs prone to seizures, or it could cause the heart |
| that could be seriously harmful to your | | | | to go into an abnormal rhythm leading to a |
| pet?Household plants are beautiful to look at but can | | | | heart attack, or even internal bleeding from intestinal |
| injure or even kill your dog if ingested. Some of | | | | irritation which can lead to death. The |
| the more common deadly houseplants include :1) The | | | | amount of chocolate eaten, and the size of the dog |
| philodendron. All parts of this common houseplant are | | | | will determine the outcome.2) Grapes and Raisins: |
| poisonous. If eaten, this plant can | | | | Dogs can choke on grapes and asphyxiate Raisins |
| cause swelling of the mouth and throat and damage | | | | and grapes are also |
| the kidneys. If your dog eats enough, it could | | | | poisonous for dogs.3) Onions and Garlic:: If eaten |
| kill him. This plant is poisonous for children, also.2) | | | | raw, onions or garlic can cause the red blood cells to |
| Peace lilies, calla lilies, and pothos can have the same | | | | break down, |
| deleterious effects as the philodendron.3) Some | | | | leading to hemolytic anemia.4) Nuts: Nuts are not |
| plants used for live holiday decorations can be deadly. | | | | good for dogs to eat. Walnuts are poisonous and |
| The yew bush produces beautiful | | | | other nuts can lead to |
| red berries which can lead to seizures, coma and | | | | bladder stones.The new dog owner needs to be |
| even death if eaten. Mistletoe berries are toxic | | | | aware of the dog's environment and control potential |
| for animals. They cause diarrhea, vomiting, pain, and | | | | dangers. |
| could make your dog loose consciousness | | | | This list is by no means all inclusive, and the |
| and comatose. Use artificial decorations; they'll last | | | | responsible dog owner will check with his vet for |
| longer and your pets will be safer.4) Poinsettia: There | | | | complete information on making your home a safe |
| has been much controversy over this plant and | | | | one for your dog.Important: Please consult your own |
| whether or not it is poisonous | | | | vet or pet professional before using any advice!This |
| for dogs. It can cause mouth irritation and stomach | | | | article has been submitted in affiliation with |
| pain, so why have it within reach of your dog?5) | | | | which is a site for Pet |
| Dumb Cane: A pretty green plant, known for its | | | | Forums.Mary Casey is an author on |
| foliage, this plant should be known to dog | | | | which is a site for Writers. |
| owners for its ability to seriously injure your pet. | | | | |