![]() The myth of the “deadly nature of the poinsettia plant” evolved from a 1900s rumor of an army officer’s child dying after eating one leaf. Poinsettia ingestion by dogs causes only mild GI upset. If your dog ingests a fire log, systemic toxicity is not expected but there could be GI upset and obstruction risk. Fire Logsįire logs generally contain sawdust, wood chips, peanut shells, petroleum wax, ammonium chloride, and potentially a metal, such as copper, to produce flame color. Mild GI upset may occur when the application is fresh and is less likely to occur once the product has dried. Lawn treatment herbicides, in general, do not cause severe systemic symptoms when ingested by a dog or cat. ![]() There is also a risk of impaction in the intestines if a large amount is ingested. Another concern is if the product is moldy or rancid, as your dog can develop a bacterial gastroenteritis (a bacterial cause of vomiting and diarrhea) or develop severe tremors from tremorgenic mycotoxins that are found in moldy substances. “Organic” Fertilizer/Bone Meal/Blood Meal products are very attractive to dogs, and the primary concern here is if there are any insecticides mixed in. If the iron level is greater than 5 percent, more significant effects may occur. But there's a caveat: Check for added iron, insecticides, or pesticides, which can increase toxic potential. If ingested by dogs, fertilizers are usually only GI irritants. Fertilizers with Salts of Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium (N-P-K): ![]() But if your pup has lapped up the entire bowl's contents, you can dilute the toilet water that was ingested by encouraging your dog to drink his or her “normal” water or other fluids such as chicken broth. Drinking small amounts of toilet water should not be of concern for your dog. Toilet water with tank “drop-ins” can be corrosive in their concentrated forms (the actual gel or tablet) but are only mild GI irritants once diluted in toilet water. A 25-pound dog would need to eat about 300 pills! Other methods of birth control, such as the NuvaRing, contain 11.7 mg of progesterone and 2.7 mg of estrogen ingestion of this by a dog rarely reaches the 1 mg/kg toxic levels. The good news is these levels are usually not reached if a dog ingests birth control pills. The levels of toxicity for estrogen are dosages greater than 1 mg/kg of body weight, and for iron, dosages of greater than 20 mg/kg. The hormone pills contain low levels of estrogen (less than 0.04 mg/tablet) and some contain iron. Birth Controlīirth control pill packets contain 21 tablets of estrogen and/or progesterone and possibly seven placebo pills. Ant and roach trapsĪnt and roach traps contain multiple active ingredients but at very low concentrations so if they are ingested by dogs, they are not likely to cause any significant clinical effects. By the time they're eaten, the iron powder has been converted to ferric oxide (aka, rust). If your dog ingests them, they should be okay. These little packets, which are usually found in dry, packaged foods, contain iron powder, sodium chloride, and carbon. (The packaging is often the biggest risk in the case of all these toxins. Though silica gel is chemically and biologically inert, the main risk is that packets can potentially cause an obstruction in the intestines if the whole packet is swallowed, especially in small dogs. If your dog eats them, mild gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, such as an upset stomach, are possible. Packed in products like vitamins and new clothes to protect against spoilage, silica gel packets are commonly ingested or chewed by dogs. 15 "Toxins" That Actually Aren't Toxic for Dogs 1. ![]() Familiarize yourself with this list to save you and your dog a trip to the vet. Below are the most common "nontoxic" toxins that I'm asked about on a regular basis. See our privacy statement to find out how we collect and use your data, to contact us with privacy questions or to exercise your personal data rights.ĭuring emergency hours, I receive many calls that begin, “My dog ate…” followed by the questions, “Is this harmful?” and “Do I need to bring them in?” Many of these inquiries are about substances that are not necessarily toxic, and I often tell people their dog can remain happily at home.
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