Topics
included in this section:
* Puppy-Proofing
Your House & Yard
* Alphabetical List of Poisons
* Winter's Most Common Poisons
Although your dog may
not usually eat plants, when bored or anxious he may chew enough of
these substances to be hazardous. You may choose to remove these
poisons or prevent access by animals (and children). For example,
you could provide a fenced dog run in your yard or keep the dog out of
all rooms that have plants.
One of our readers brought it to our
attention that some of these listings may be unnecessarily scary for
people who's dog has eaten a small amount of one of these
substances. Take garlic as an example. It's listed here
because if a 50 pound dog eats 8 ounces or more, there is a small chance
that he'll have a serious hemolytic anemia. But, a lot of people
feed their dog small amounts of garlic for medicinal purposes and never
see any ill effects. Garlic can be used for its powerful antioxidant &
"antibiotic" properties. Some examples include cases of pneumonia, bronchial
problems, kennel cough and cancer.
The moral of the story is to use herbs in
moderation, if at all. Too much of a good thing may make your dog
seriously ill. And as always, a reputable vet or professional
herbalist is your best source of up to date information. So choose
carefully & ask lots of questions.
Links to more poison resources:
Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System
The
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy - Poisons and Pets
The
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy - Poisonous Plants
Cornell
University - Poisonous Plants
University of
Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Poisonous Plants Directory
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ALPHABETICAL
LIST OF POISONS |
Here is a quick
reference guide to the more common things around the house
& yard that have been reported to be poisonous to animals.
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