Every day, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline deal with potentially thousands of different pet toxins, but certain substances seem to rise to the top of the list every year. Pet lovers of North America, we give you the Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2025 for both dogs and cats. “Each year, we gather a list of the most common reasons pet parents and…
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Pets can encounter a multitude of potential toxins every day, but the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline have released their annual list of the Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2024 based on actual caller data. “Although there are thousands of potential toxins, some items rise to the top of the list every year,” said…
‘Tis the season! The holidays often evoke memories of gathered friends and family, seasonal music, festive food, and celebration. While our pets are part of the family and it may be tempting to include them in holiday traditions, there are several risks that are important to be aware of during this season. Elements of holiday…
Pet Toxicology Experts Release Top 10 Pet Poisons List for 2023, Announce Toxin Tails Voting According to case data released by Pet Poison Helpline, marijuana is on this year’s Top 10 Pet Poisons list for dogs, while cats don’t seem to be too interested in sampling the jazz cabbage. Chocolate, however, is a toxin that…
Lynn R. Hovda, RPH, DVM, MS, DACVIM Director, Veterinary Services In time for Poison Prevention Week each year, veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline® review the prior year’s case records to identify specific toxins resulting in the most consults from pet owners and veterinarians. Some of the toxins are species specific such as lilies in cats and…
Onion, along with chives, garlic, and leeks, belong to the Allium family; all are poisonous to dogs, cats, and livestock. Certain animal species and breeds are more sensitive to Alliums including cats and Japanese breeds of dogs (e.g., Akita, Shiba Inu). Poisonous doses of Alliums damage red blood cells leading to anemia and cause GI…
Leeks, along with onion, garlic, and chives, belong to the Allium family; all are poisonous to dogs, cats, and livestock. Certain animal species and breeds are more sensitive to Alliums including cats and Japanese breeds of dogs (e.g., Akita, Shiba Inu). Poisonous doses of Alliums damage red blood cells leading to anemia and cause GI…
Garlic, along with chives, onion, and leeks, belongs to the Allium family; all are poisonous to dogs, cats, and livestock. Certain animal species and breeds are more sensitive to Alliums including cats and Japanese breeds of dogs (e.g., Akita, Shiba Inu). Poisonous doses of Alliums damage red blood cells leading to anemia and cause GI…
Chives, along with onion, garlic, and leeks, belong to the Allium family; all are poisonous to dogs, cats, and livestock. Certain animal species and breeds are more sensitive to Alliums including cats and Japanese breeds of dogs (e.g., Akita, Shiba Inu). Poisonous doses of Alliums damage red blood cells leading to anemia and cause GI…
Onions, garlic, chives and leeks (Allium species): When onions and garlic are ingested in large or chronic amounts, it results in Heinz body formation and anemia. Cats are more sensitive than dogs to Allium toxicosis. Clinical signs are generally secondary to the anemia, with resultant weakness, lethargy and pale mucous membranes. Avoid using onion or…
