• Alcasia• Apple (seeds)• Apricot (pits of)• Arrowgrass• Avocado (fruit and pit)• Baby’s Breath• Bayonet• Beargrass• Beech• Belladonna• Bittersweet• Black-eyed Susan• Boxwood• Branching Ivy• Buckeyes• Buddhist Pine• Cactus, Candelabra• Ceriman• Charming Dieffenbachia• Cherry (pits, seeds & wilting leaves)

• Cherry, most wild varieties

• Cherry, ground• Cherry, Laurel• Chinaberry• Chinese Evergreen• Cineria• Clematis• Cordatum• Coriaria• Cornflower• Corn Plant• Cornstalk Plant• Corydalis• Crown of Thorns• Cuban Laurel• Cutleaf Philodendron• Cycads• Cyclamen• Daphne• Datura• Deadly Nightshade• Death Camas• Devil’s Ivy• Decentrea• Dieffenbachia• Dracaena Palm

• Dragon Cane• Easter Lily• Eggplant• Elaine• Elderberry• Emerald Feather• Eucalyptus• Euonymus• Evergreen• Fiddle-leaf fig• Florida Beauty• Flax• Four O’Clock• Fruit Salad Plant• Geranium• German Ivy• Giant Dumb Cane• Glacier Ivy• Golden Chain• Golden Glow• Golden Pothos• Gopher Purge• Hahn’s Self- Branching Ivy

• Hellebore• Henbane• Holly• Horsebeans• Horse Chestnuts• Hurricane Plant• Indian Rubber Plant• Indian Tobacco• Ivy• Japanese Show Lily• Java Beans• Jerusalem Cherry• Jonquil• Jungle Trumpets• Kalanchoe• Lacy Tree Philodendron• Locoweed• Madagascar Dragon Tree

• Marble Queen• Marigold• Mescal Bean• Mexican Breadfruit• Mock Orange

• Moonseed• Mother-in-Law’s Tongue• Needlepoint Ivy• Nephytis• Nightshade• Onion• Oriental Lily• Peace Lily• Peach (pits and wilting leaves)

• Pencil Cactus• Periwinkle• Philodendron• Pimpernel• Plumosa Fern• Poinciana• Poison Ivy• Poison Oak• Pokeweed• Poppy• Potato• Privet, Common• Red Emerald• Red Princess• Red-Margined Dracaena• Ribbon Plant• Rubber Plant• Saddle Leaf Philodendron• Sago Palm• Schefflera• Scotch Broom• Skunk Cabbage • Snowdrops• Snow on the Mountain• Spotted Dumb Cane• Staggerweed• String of Pearls• Sweetheart Ivy• Swiss Cheese Plant• Tansy Mustard• Taro Vine• Tobacco• Tree Philodendron• Tung Tree• Water Hemlock• Weeping Fig• Wild Call

OTHER POISONOUS PL ANTS: (toxicity varies)

FIRST AID FOR PET POISONINGS

If you suspect that your pet has been exposed to a poison, follow these guidelines below:

1Remain calm. Panicking only delays the treatment time for your pet.

1Get the poison away from the pet. Brush or wash off the pet's face, fur and paws to remove the poison if needed.

1Keep a bottle of hydrogen peroxide 3% solution available. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING unless advised by professional.

1Take 30-60 seconds to safely collect and have at hand the product involved so poison center experts can determine the best treatment plan.

1Contact your local Poison Control Center for FREE at 1-800-222-1222. Be ready to provide your name, telephone number, zip code, information about the product, description of your pet & signs/symptoms your pet is experiencing.

1In the event you need to take your animal to your local vet clinic, be sure to collect the product & any vomiting or chewings in a sealed container or bag.

1If your pet is having a seizure, losing consciousness, unconscious or having difficulty breathing, you should contact your local vet clinic immediately.

1If the local poison center can not provide you with a treatment plan, you should contact the Animal Poison Control Center hotline at 1-888-426-4435. There is a fee for consultation.

COMMON MEDICATIONS TOXIC TO PETS

NSAIDs (Advil®)Causes: stomach and intestinal ulcers for both dogs & cats, as well as kidney damage for cats

Antidepressants (Depression medication)Causes: vomiting, sleepiness, agitation, fever, elevated heart rate and blood pressure, confusion, tremors & seizures

Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)Causes: damage to red blood cells and oxygen transportation for cats and dogs, & liver damage in dogs

Methylphenidate (ADHD medication)Causes: elevated heart rate, blood pressure & temperature as well as seizures

Pseudoephedrine (Cough & Sinus medication)Causes: elevated heart rate, blood pressure & temperature as well as seizures

Insulin (Diabetes medication)Causes: drop in blood sugar level, confusion, lack of coordination & seizures

Vitamin D SupplementsCauses: life threatening spikes in blood calcium levels, vomiting, anorexia, increased urination and thirst due to kidney failure

Baclofen (Muscle relaxant)Causes: impaired central nervous system of cats & dogs, depression, confusion, seizures, coma & ultimately death

PET OWNER'S POISON

PREVENTIONGUIDE

TEXAS POISONCENTER NETWORK

www.poisoncontrol.org

TEX AS POISON CENTER NET WORK

The Texas Poison Center Network provides a 24-hour helpline for any caller in need of medical assistance due to poisoning. Assistance is also available for questions concerning the possible toxicity of a product or medication. Phones are answered by pharmacists and nurses who have access to information on more than a million toxic substances and their antidotes. If necessary, the staff may refer callers to the nearest hospital and assist in the patient's initial and follow-up care.

The Texas Poison Center Network includes six poison centers in Texas and the Commission on State Emergency Communications (State 9-1-1). The regional poison centers are located in the following cities: Amarillo, Dallas, El Paso, Galveston, San Antonio and Temple.

Visit our website, www.poisoncontrol.org, for additional information or to request a free educational program and materials for your clinic, organization, friends and/or family members.

FOOD TOXIC TO PETS

1Alcohol can be deadly to pets because of their size. Do not give them alcohol or let them lick up spilled drinks.

1Avocado can cause vomiting and cardiac failure for dogs, birds & rodents.

1Chocolate, coffee & cocoa (all forms) can cause heart problems & seizures for dogs.

1Grapes, raisins, dates and prunes can cause kidney failure in dogs.

1Macadamia nuts can cause decreased ability to move muscles, weakness, tremors, fever & vomiting for dogs.

1Onion, garlic & chives (all forms) can cause anemia is dogs & cats.

1Sugarless products with xylitol can cause liver failure, low blood sugar, inability to move muscles & seizures in dogs.

1Yeast dough can cause alcohol poisoning, stomach flips, gas trapping & heart failure in dogs.

POISON PREVENTION TIPSHere are some ways to prevent your pet from accidental poisoning in your home:

1Store medicine and household cleaners out of reach in a locked cabinet to keep

pets or young children from accidental poisonings.

1Always read the label before you buy or use pet or other chemical products, and follow the directions exactly. Pay special attention to warnings.

1Never give any medication to a pet without consulting with your veterinarian.

1Store products in their original containers. Never transfer bleach, gasoline or cleaning products to a water bottle, cup or bowl that will attract a pet or child.

DID YOU KNOW...• THe Texas Poison Center Network handles

pet calls 24/7 for FREE by calling 1-800-222-1222

• Poisonous plants are found in many homes and should be put out of reach of pets and children

• Some things can be safe for humans, but deadly for animals

Common Name: Elephant EarLatin Name: Colocasia esculentaRating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Burning mouth, vomiting

Common Name: AmaryllisLatin Name: HippeastrumRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Upset stomach, hyperactivity, lethargy, coma, shock, death

Common Name: BluebonnetLatin Name: Lupinus texensisRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Behavioral changes, breathing problems, trembling, coma, death

Common Name: Castor BeanLatin Name: Ricinus communisRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Stomach irritation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, increased heart rate & rhythm, convulsions, coma, death

Common Name: Christmas RoseLatin Name: Helleborus nigerRating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Gastrointestinal irritation, nervous effects

Common Name: FoxgloveLatin Name: Digitalis purpureaRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, tremors, convulsions, death

Common Name: CrocusLatin Name: Colchicum autumnaleRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Intestinal irritation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, muscle weakness, coma, convulsions, death

Common Name: Burning BushLatin Name: Euonymus europaeusRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, unconsciousness

Common Name: English IvyLatin Name: Hedera helixRating: Extreme to moderate toxicityClinical Signs: Oral and stomach irritation, diarrhea, breathing problems, coma, death

Common Name: Asparagus FernLatin Name: Asparagus OfficinalisRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Vomiting, abdominal pain, tremors, heart, respiratory, kidney problems

Common Name: BloodrootLatin Name: Sanguinaria canadensisRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, heart failure

Common Name: Bleeding HeartLatin Name: Dicentra spectabilisRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Burning rash, swollen tissures, eye irritation, vomiting, diarrhea

Common Name: Calla LilyLatin Name: ZantedeschiaRating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Intense burning of mouth and skin irritation

Common Name: Bird of ParadiseLatin Name: Strelitzia reginaeRating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Common Name: BaneberryLatin Name: ActaeaRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Gastroenteritis, vomiting diarrhea, delirium, possible death

Common Name: Black LocustLatin Name: Robinia pseudoacaciaRating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Gastrointestinal inflammation, swelling of organs, lesions

Common Name: DelphiniumLatin Name: DelphiniumRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Weakness, respiratory paralysis, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting

Common Name: CaladiumLatin Name: CaladiumRating: Moderately to extremely toxicClinical Signs: Vomiting and diarrhea, oral irritation, tremors, seizures, death

Common Name: ButtercupLatin Name: RanunculusRating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Oral and stomach irritation, salivation, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea

Common Name: Croton (Hogwort)Latin Name: Croton tigliumRating: Moderately to extremely toxicClinical Signs: Intense gastroenteritis; possible death

Common Name: HyacinthLatin Name: Hyacinthus orientalisRating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Intense stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea

Common Name: Japanese HoneysuckleLatin Name: Lonicera japonicaRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Accelerated heartbeat, twitching limbs, convulsions, respiratory failure, coma, death

Common Name: Jack-in-the-PulpitLatin Name: Arisaema triphyllumRating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Intense irritations and burning of the mouth

Common Name: JessamineLatin Name: Gelsemium sempervirensRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Depression, blurred vision, weakness, respiratory failure, death

Common Name: PrimroseLatin Name: Primula spp.Rating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Severe skin irritation

Common Name: MushroomsLatin Name: [varied]Rating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Enteritis, convulsions, vomiting, stupor, death

Common Name: Lily-of-the-ValleyLatin Name: Convallaria majalis Rating: Moderately to extremely toxicClinical Signs: Abdominal pain, vomiting, convulsions, death

Common Name: LarkspurLatin Name: Delphinium occidentaleRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, respiratory difficulties

Common Name: Tiger LilyLatin Name: Lilium tigrinumRating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation

Common Name: TomatoLatin Name: LycopersiconRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, circulatory and respiratory depression

Common Name: MarijuanaLatin Name: Cannabis sativaRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Hallucinations, confusion, depression, coma

Common Name: MonkshoodLatin Name: Aconitum napellusRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Muscular weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, death

Common Name: MistletoeLatin Name: Phoradendron flavescensRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Poisonous berries; gastroenteritis, failure of cardiovascular system

Common Name: RhododendronLatin Name: Rhododendron sppRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Stomach irritation, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rate, convulsions, coma, death

Common Name: PoinsettiaLatin Name: Euphorbia pulcherrima Rating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Skin, mouth, eye and stomach irritation

Common Name: PeonyLatin Name: PaeoniaceaeRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Upset stomach, tremors, seizures, loss of balance, collapse, heart failure, death

PET OWNER'S POISONOUS PLANT GUIDE

Common Name: HemlockLatin Name: Conium maculatumRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Trembling, dilated pupils, weak heartbeat, coma, respiratory failure, death

Common Name: Mountain LaurelLatin Name: Kalmia latifoliaRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Gastroenteritis, vomiting, abdominal pain, breathing difficulties, coma, death

Common Name: RhubarbLatin Name: Rheum officinaleRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness, convulsions, death

Common Name: Morning GloryLatin Name: Ipomoea purpureaRating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Upset stomach, hallucinations, brain damage

Common Name: Star of BethlehemLatin Name: Ornithogalum umbellatumRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain

Common Name: Sweet PeaLatin Name: Lathyrus odoratusRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Convulsions, paralysis of the larynx

Common Name: DaffodilLatin Name: Narcissus psuedo narcissusRating: Moderately to extremely toxicClinical Signs: Vomiting, trembling, convulsions, weakness, lethargy, coma, death

Common Name: ChrysanthemumLatin Name: Chrysanthemum morifoliumRating: Minimally toxicClinical Signs: Severe skin irritation

Common Name: HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea macrophyllaRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Gastroenteritis, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea

Common Name: IrisLatin Name: IridaceaeRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Intestinal pain and burning, nausea, severe diarrhea, skin irritation

Common Name: LupineLatin Name: Lupinus spp.Rating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Breathing problems, behavioral changes, trembling, coma, death

Common Name: LantanaLatin Name: Lantana camaraRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Gastrointestinal irritation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, weakness, failure of blood circulation

Common Name: JimsonweedLatin Name: Datura stramoniumRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Dilated pupils, agitation, trembling, delirium, convulsions, coma, death

Common Name: LobeliaLatin Name: Lobelia spp.Rating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Vomiting, pain, racing pulse, paralysis, convulsions, coma, death

Common Name: NarcissusLatin Name: Pseudo-narcissusRating: Moderate to extreme toxicityClinical Signs: Vomiting, trembling, convulsions, irregular heartbeat, death

Common Name: OleanderLatin Name: Nerium oleanderRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Vomiting, abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, breathing difficulties, coma, death

Common Name: TurnipLatin Name: Brassica rapaRating: Moderately ToxicClinical Signs: Vomiting and diarrhea if eaten raw and in quantity

Common Name: TulipLatin Name: Tulipa gesneranaRating: Moderately toxicClinical Signs: Bulbs are toxic causing nausea, vomiting salivation, heart palpitations

Common Name: YewLatin Name: Taxus baccataRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Sudden death, trembling, breathing problems, diarrhea, collapse, heart problems

Common Name: WisteriaLatin Name: Wisteria spp.Rating: Moderately toxic Clinical Signs: Gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dehydration

Common Name: Wild Black CherryLatin Name: Prunus spp.Rating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Rapid breathing, collapse, death

Common Name: Virginia CreeperLatin Name: Parthenocissus quinquefoliaRating: Extremely toxicClinical Signs: Berries toxic to pets

Common Name: Aloe VeraLatin Name: AloeRating: Minimally ToxicClinical Signs: Abdominal cramping, diarrhea, red urine, skin irritation