When it comes to consumption, dogs are the oddest creatures. Some of the most disgusting items make their way into a dog's mouth with no harm done, but a number of human's favourite treats are fatal.    

Trees and Vines 

Names	Symptoms
Apple (steam and leaves)	shock, mouth inflammation, rapid increase in breathing
Yew (American, English, Western)	Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Apricot	Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Almond	Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Peach	Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Wild Cherry	Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Japanese Plum	Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Ficus (Cuban Laurel)	stomach upset
Cherry	rapid breathing, shock, mouth inflammation, heart rate increase
Balsam Pear	Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle-Leaf)	stomach upset, irritated skin
Oak	Varied effects
Philodendron (Devil's Ivy)	upset stomach, convulsions, asphyxiation, death
English Ivy	stomach upset, hyperactivity, laboured breath, drooling, Fever, thirst increase, pupil dilation, staggering
Jasmine	convulsions, death
Vine	pupil dilation, upset stomach, drooling, heart failure
Matrimony Vine	varied effects
Virginia Creeper	varied effects

Houseplants

Names	Symptoms
Asparagus Fern	vomiting, respiratory problems, kidney failure, tremours, abdominal pain
Caladium	mouth irritation, stomach upset, asphyxiation, tremours, seizures, death
Colocasia (Elephant's Ear)	mouth irritation, stomach upset, asphyxiation, tremours, seizures, death
Deiffenbachia (Dumb Came)	mouth irritation, stomach upset, asphyxiation, tremours, seizures, death
Philodendron (Saddle Leaf, Split Leaf)	Mouth swelling, irritation
Poinsetta	mouth irritation, stomach upset
Mum (Pot and Spider)	Skin irritation
Umbrella Plant	vomiting, respiratory problems, kidney failure, tremours, abdominal pain
Aloe Vera	diarrhea
Mistletoe

Varied effects

  

Some of our favourite human foods are highly toxic and fatal to our pets. Please make sure your dog's favourite goodies won't kill him.

Please Note: This site is for reference and informational purposes only. If you suspect your dog has ingested poisons, please seek immediate veterinary care.

If your suspect your pet has ingested a caustic substance, do NOT induce vomiting. Caustic substances damage flesh on contact, and do fatal damage to your dog's innards within minutes.

Seek emergency veterinary care immediately!!

List of Caustic Chemicals and Substances

• Battery Acid
• Bleach
• Carbolic Acid
• Motor Oil
• Drain Cleaner
• Fertilizer
• Glue
• Household Cleaners
• Kerosene 
• Laundry Detergent
• Turpentine
• Plaster
• Sidewalk
• Putty
• Pine Cleaners
• Paintbrush Cleaner
• Nail Polish
• Nail Polish Remover
• Paint Thinner