Four Paws Veterinary Center
Common Household Dangers & Toxins
The ability to locate “treats” throughout the house is shared by cats and dogs. These everyday objects might be in your home, but they can be harmful or dangerous to your furry family members in varied degrees. It is advised to avoid doing all of the things on this list for your safety.
Common Household Dangers & Toxins
Found below is a list of some of the more common dangers and poison found around the home. Please be aware that this is not a comprehensive list. Please call us if you have any questions or if you suspect that you pet has been exposed to something found on the list below.
Harmful Foods
- Chocolate
- Xylitol-based Candies and Gum
- Grape
- Raisin
- Macadamia Nuts
- Walnuts
- Avocado
- Garlic
- Chives
- Onion
- Salt
- Tea leaves
- Coffee
- Soda
- Alcohol
- Spoiled food
- Fatty foods
- Raw meat
- Bones
- Yeast-based dough
- Grapefruit
- Lemon
Harmful Drugs
- Any form of human medication not prescribed by a Veterinarian
- Ibuprofen
- Aspirin
- Acetaminophen
- Prescription Pain killers
- Cold & Flu medications
- Antidepressants
- Vitamins
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Tobacco products
- Marijuana and other illegal narcotics
- Diet Pills
Harmful Products
- Detergents
- Fabric softener sheets
- Drain cleaners
- Oven cleaner spray
- Disinfectants
- Bleach
- Lime / scale remover
- Paint thinners
- Lighter fluid
- Insecticides
- Certain flea & tick products
- Rodent bait
- Snail bait: Including non-toxic forms
- Moth balls
- Fly bait
- Lead-based paints
- Liquid potpourri
- Anti-freeze: Including non-toxic forms
- Ice melting products
Harmful Objects
- Batteries
- Coins
- Twist ties
- Rubber bands
- Paper clips
- Cotton Swabs
- Dental floss
- String & yarn
- Plastic wrap
- Electrical cords
- Glass
- Compost piles
- Fertilizers
- Oil
- Gasoline
- Algae
- Mold
- Fireworks
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Hair pins
- House Plants (see specific webpage)
- Teflon-coated Cookware