Foods & Household Items Dangerous to Dogs
Whether you are looking to adopt your first pet, or you are a veteran dog owner, it's important to be aware of the environment you are providing for your furry friends. You may have heard that some foods, like chocolate, are poisonous to dogs, but that's only part of the whole story. Many everyday objects and substances are harmful (and can even prove fatal!) to dogs.
This hub lists in alphabetical order human foods, common plants, and household items toxic or dangerous to your canine companions. It's a good idea to print it out and give your house and yard a good going over to make sure these things are all out of the dog's reach, to ensure the safety of your pet.
We all want to provide a loving home for our pets. Let's make sure it's a safe one too.
Foods
In general, foods that are spoiled or moldy, and those that are especially salty, fatty, or sugary should not be given to your dogs. In addition, avoid leaving tobacco products, caffeine, or alcohol where dogs can reach them.
- Alcohol
- Avocados
- Candy
- Chocolate
- Coffee
- Onions
- Garlic
- Grapes
- Gum
- Macadamia Nuts
- Raisins
- Salt
- Tea
- Yeast
Plants
Lilies, ferns, and ivy are among the many plants hazardous to your dog. Specific varieties, as well as other dangerous plants are listed below.
- Heavenly Bamboo
- Hemlock
- Honeysuckle
- Hurricane Plant
- Hyacinth
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Jerusalem Cherry
- Jimsonweed
- Kalanchoe
- Lantana
- Lily of the Valley
- Lupine
- Marble Queen
- Morning Glory
- Mother-In-Law
- Mountain Laurel
- Narcissus
- Needlepoint Ivy
- Nephthysis
- Nightshade
- Oleander
- Panda
- Peace Lily
- Philodendron
- Precatory Bean
- Privet
- Red Emerald
- Rhododendron
- Ribbon Plant
- Sago Palm
- Satin Pathos
- Schefflera
- Striped Dracaena
- Sweetheart Ivy
- Tulip
- Wisteria
- Yew
- Yucca
- Aloe
- Amaryllis
- Andromeda Japonica
- Asian Lily
- Asparagus Fern
- Australian Nut
- Autumn Crocus
- Azalea
- Belladonna
- Bird of Paradise
- Bittersweet
- Black Locust
- Branching Ivy
- Buckeye
- Buddhist Pine
- Caladium
- Calla Lily
- Castor Bean
- Ceriman
- Clematis
- Cordatum
- Corn Plant
- Cycads
- Cyclamen
- Daffodil
- Daylily
- Devil's Ivy
- Dieffenbachia
- Dumbcane
- Easter Lily
- Elephant Ears
- Emerald Fern
- English Ivy
- Eucalyptus
- Florida Beauty
- Foxglove
- Glacier Ivy
- Gladiolas
- Gold Dust Dracaena
- Golden Pathos
Household Items
All medications, cleaning products, and garden fertilizers and pesticides need to be sealed and say stored safely out of your dog's environment. Some of the worst offenders are listed below.
Pest Control
- Ant poison
- Fly bait
- Insect repellent
- Mothballs
- Slug & snail bait
- Rat poison
Other
- Lead
- Lighter fluid
- Liquid potpourri
Medications
- Acetominophen
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Antidepressents
- Aspirin
- Cold & Flu medicines
- Diet Pills
- Ibuprofen
- Vitamins
Cleaning Products
- Bleach
- Detergents
- Disinfectants
- Drain cleaners
- Fabric softener
- Lime & Scale removers
- Oven cleaners
- Soap
- Solvents
