MISTLETOE
POINSETTIA
TREE WATER
AMERICAN HOLLY
AMARYLLIS
Can cause mild or more serious gastritis (vomiting, diarrhea or inappetance). If purchased
in the store, the berries frequently have been removed and replaced with plastic “berries”
which can be a foreign body.
The toxicity of poinsettias is generally overrated and large quantities must be ingested before
signs develop. Most cats or dogs develop mild, self-limiting vomiting that resolved with little
to no treatment.
Can cause mild gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, diarrhea or inappetance). If large
quantities are ingested more serious signs can develop.
Ingestions cause gastrointestinal irritation that can lead to GI ulcers.
Ingestions of the foliage generally only results in drooling, vomiting and diarrhea. Large
ingestions or ingestion of the bulb can cause hypotension, weakness, ataxia, tremors and
seizures.
LILLIES
Ingestions cause acute renal failure in cats. EVEN MINOR EXPOSURE (bite on a leaf,
ingestion of pollen) may result in toxicosis, so all feline exposures MUST be considered lifethreatening and you should seek VETERINARY ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
ICE MELT
Animals that ingest ice melt products are most likely to show signs of vomiting, but
symptoms can range through diarrhea, salivation, depression, anorexia, tremors,
disorientation, excessive thirst, seizures to death depending upon the amount of ice melt
eaten.
LIQUID POTPOURRI
ALCOHOL
Exposure to some types of liquid potpourris can result in severe oral, dermal and ocular
damage or more serious cases included systemic toxicity including CNS depression, coma,
seizures, hypotension, muscular weakness and fasciculations, collapse or pulmonary edema.
Cats & dogs are far more sensitive to alcohol than humans are. Even a small amount can
cause significant intoxication and even death.
RODENTICIDES
Any rat bait can be seriously life-threatening to our pets. If your pet ingests something like
this or even if you are questioning it CONTACT YOUR VETERINARIAN IMMEDIATELY AND
BRING IN THE PACKAGE OR EVEN THE BAIT ITSELF! It is important for the vet to know
exactly what kind of rat bait it is in order to appropriately treat your pet.
CHOCOLATE
Ingestion of any type of chocolate can lead to serious problems and even death in your pet.
Dark chocolates or baking chocolates are the worst. If your pet ingests even a small amount
of any chocolate please CONTACT YOUR VETERINARIAN IMMEDIATELY!!!