Dog Poisoning
What NOT To Feed Dogs

This is a healthy Rottweiler. The owner will do everything possible
to protect the dog’s health, just as the dog will protect his owner.

Do you enjoy house plants and flower gardens? Dog poison comes in many forms and HOUSE PLANTS
can be dangerous. Here’s a list of 83 potential poisons waiting for your pet.

Do you know what constitutes dog poisoning products? Are you aware of ALL the What Not To Feed Dogs products are?

Your dog has a natural curiosity about everything in his/her environment. Regardless of the breed or age, your pooch likes to sniff, snoop and investigate.

Sampling objects and liquids goes with the natural canine curiosity. “Curiosity killed the cat” and a lot of dogs too! Learn what’s on this list from the ASPCA and make sure your dog can’t get in harms’ way because a lot of these items will mean certain death.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Hotline is 1.888.426.4435

Copy the number and hang it on the refrigerator door!

Common Dog Poisoning Items

By knowing what not to feed dogs, you might just have your beloved pet a little longer!

• 1. Algae — Found in water, damp porches, basements. Toxic to dogs.
  2. Anti-cancer drugs
  3. Aspirin, other Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products (ibuprofen, etc)
  4. Acetaminophen
  5. Anti-freeze, Coolant. Very common dog poisoning product as this tends to leak onto driveway and garage floors.
  6. Antidepressants (Unless prescribed by a vet)
  7. Balls, small, for large dogs — Choking problems.
  8. Batteries — they corrode with harmful chemicals.
  9. Bleach
  10. Brake fluid– Deadly, like poison
  11. Bread twist ties — choking hazard.
  12. Buttons, Coins, Cotton Swabs, Hair Pins, Jewelry, Nylons, Paper Clips, Small Erasers, Thumb Tacks, Rubber Bands, string, Yarn, Dental Floss. — all choking hazards.
  13. Cocoa Bean fertilizer
  14. Cold and flu medications
  15. Compost (especially if moldy)
  16. Home insect products, all types.
  17. Rat and mouse bait—I had a dog die a long, slow, painful death from licking rat poison.
  18. Deck lattice—Large openings can allow dog to fall off deck.
  19. Deicing salts
  20. Detergents
  21. Diet pills
  22. Disinfectants
  23. Drain cleaners (like Drano, etc)
  24. Fabric softeners
  25. Fences, Gates — If not secure, dogs can run out and get hit by cars or poisoned.
  26. Fire Pits, Grilles—the ashes are toxic to dogs causing illness.
  27. Flea and tick products
  28. Fly bait
  29. Gasoline, Oil
  30. Lead in any form
  31. Lighter fluid
  32. Lime/Scale remover
  33. Mothballs
  34. Oven cleaner spray
  35. Plastic wrap — suffocation.
  36. Sharp objects, Glass — anything that can cut.
  37. Slug/Snail bait
  38. Solvents (like paint thinner, etc)
  39. Tobacco products
  40. Wax
  41. Windshield fluid– Deadly, like poison Cause death.

A cute little Pembroke Welsh Corgi who relies on humans
to protect him from harmful objects, foods and chemicals.