Pet Toxicity Database
116 entries in this category.
Comprehensive pet toxicity database covering common household foods, plants, medications, and chemicals that are dangerous to dogs, cats, and other pets. Each entry includes toxic principles, dose thresholds, symptom timelines, target organs, and emergency guidance — plus an interactive risk evaluator to assess your pet's exposure level.
Jade Plant (Crassula) Toxicity in Cats: Unknown Toxin Effects
<p>Jade plants (<em>Crassula ovata</em>), also known as money plants, lucky plants, or friendship trees, are...
Kalanchoe Toxicity in Cats: Bufadienolide Cardiac Effects
<p>Kalanchoe species — including the popular flowering varieties <em>Kalanchoe blossfeldiana</em> (flaming Katy,...
Cyclamen Toxicity in Dogs: Triterpenoid Saponin Poisoning
<p>Cyclamen (<em>Cyclamen persicum</em>) is a popular flowering houseplant, especially during the winter holiday...
English Ivy Toxicity in Dogs: Saponin & Furocoumarin Poisoning
<p>English ivy (<em>Hedera helix</em>) is a common ornamental climbing vine found on walls, fences, and as a ground...
Chrysanthemum Toxicity in Dogs: Pyrethrin & Sesquiterpene Lactone
<p>Chrysanthemums — commonly called mums — are popular garden flowers that contain several natural insecticidal...
Eucalyptus Toxicity in Cats: Essential Oil & Plant Ingestion
<p>Eucalyptus — both the fresh plant material and the concentrated essential oil — is toxic to cats. The primary...
Lavender Toxicity in Cats: Linalool & Linalyl Acetate Poisoning
<p>Lavender (<em>Lavandula angustifolia</em>) is widely used in aromatherapy, household cleaning products, and...
Hand Sanitizer Toxicity in Dogs: Ethanol Alcohol Poisoning
<p>Hand sanitizer has become a ubiquitous household item, and its high alcohol content (typically 60-95% ethanol)...
Dishwasher Detergent Pod Toxicity in Dogs: Alkaline Corrosive Burns
<p>Dishwasher detergent pods (also called dishwasher tablets or pacs) are one of the most dangerous household...
Vape Liquid (E-Cigarette) Toxicity in Dogs: Nicotine Poisoning
<p>Vape liquid (e-liquid, e-juice) and the refill cartridges for electronic cigarettes contain highly concentrated...
CBD Oil Toxicity in Dogs: THC Contamination & Side Effects
<p>CBD (cannabidiol) products have become widely available as over-the-counter supplements for both humans and pets....
Melatonin Toxicity in Dogs: Xylitol in Sleep Supplements
<p>Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and is commonly used as a sleep...
Naproxen (Aleve) Toxicity in Dogs: NSAID Poisoning & Kidney Failure
<p>Naproxen (sold under the brand name Aleve and many generic formulations) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug...
Aspirin (Salicylate) Toxicity in Dogs: Buffered vs Unbuffered
<p>Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a common over-the-counter NSAID used by humans for pain relief, fever...
Xanax (Benzodiazepine) Toxicity in Dogs: Sedative Overdose
<p>Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine medication prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders in humans. It works...
Flea Medicine (Pyrethrin) Overdose in Cats: Species-Specific...
<p>Flea and tick medications containing <strong>pyrethrins</strong> and <strong>pyrethroids</strong> (such as...