‘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…
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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…
Onions, garlic, chives, and leeks are part of the Allium family and are poisonous to both dogs and cats. Garlic is considered to be about 5-times as potent as onion. Certain breeds and species are more sensitive, including cats and Japanese breeds of dogs (e.g., Akita, Shiba Inu). Toxic doses of onion and garlic can cause oxidative…
Leeks are part of the Allium family (which also includes onion, chives, and garlic) and are poisonous to dogs and cats. Garlic is considered to be about 5-times as potent as onion and leeks. Certain breeds and species are more sensitive, including cats and Japanese breeds of dogs (e.g., Akita, Shiba Inu). Toxic doses of…
Garlic is the most potent of all Alliums and is poisonous to most species including dogs, cats, cattle, horses, birds, reptiles, sheep, and goats. It is about 5 times more toxic than onions or leeks. Cats, some Japanese breeds of dogs (e.g., Akita, Shiba Inu and Japanese Chin), horses and cattle are more susceptible to…
Chives belong to the Allium family (which also includes onion, garlic, and leeks) and are poisonous to dogs and cats. Certain breeds and species are more sensitive, including cats and Japanese breeds of dogs (e.g., Akita, Shiba Inu). Toxic doses of chives can cause damage to the red blood cells (making them more likely to rupture) leading…
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…
