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Pet Toxin Library

A comprehensive reference of foods, plants, and household items that are toxic to dogs. Click any card for a full guide with symptoms, doses, and emergency steps.

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Contains theobromine. Dark & baking chocolate are most toxic.

Grapes & Raisins

Cause acute kidney failure. Even one grape can be fatal.

Found in gum & peanut butter. Triggers insulin release & liver failure.

Destroy red blood cells. Toxic in all forms — raw, cooked, powdered.

5× more toxic than onion. Causes hemolytic anemia.

GI bleeding and kidney failure. Even one tablet is dangerous.

CNS depression and respiratory failure at tiny doses.

Coffee & Caffeine

Same toxin class as theobromine. Coffee grounds especially dangerous.

Amanita species cause fatal liver failure. Never safe.

More concentrated than fresh grapes. Even one raisin is a risk.

Persin causes GI distress. Pit is a choking and blockage hazard.

Causes weakness, tremors and hyperthermia. Rarely fatal alone.

Lily of the Valley affects the heart. True lilies are catastrophic for cats.

Raw Yeast Dough

Ferments in stomach producing alcohol and painful gas expansion.

Contain trace cyanide. Flesh is safe; seeds should be avoided.

Myristicin causes hallucinations, rapid heart rate and seizures.

Not toxic but the leading cause of intestinal blockage surgery.

Can carry Neorickettsia helminthoeca — potentially fatal salmon poisoning.

Pits, leaves and stems contain cyanide. Flesh is mostly safe.

Splinter and cause GI perforation. Raw bones are safer.

Green parts contain solanine. Ripe red tomato flesh is generally safe.

Saponins in gel/latex cause vomiting and diarrhea.

Ethylene glycol is sweet-tasting and rapidly fatal. Keep sealed.

Bleach & Cleaners

Chemical burns to mouth and GI tract. Keep all cleaners locked away.

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