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