Lenox Hill Veterinarians wants to bring attention to common pet poisons to mark National Poison Prevention Awareness Week beginning March 15. Our mission here at Lenox Hill Veterinarians is to make sure all of our clients and all pet owners are aware of poisons that can harm their furry loved ones. For questions regarding pet poisons please contact The Pet Poison Hotline at (800)213-6680. Below are common things that are seen and used in every day life that are harmful to pets.
Human Medictions
Ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen
Acetaminophen
- Cold and flu meds
- Antidepressants
- Vitamins
- Diet pills
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Plants:
- Aloe
- Amaryllis
- Andromeda Japonica
- Asian Lily
- Asparagus Fern
- Australian Nut
- Autumn Crocus
- Azalea
- Belladonna
- Bird of Paradise
- Bittersweet (American and European)
- 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
- Ferns
- Fiddle-leaf Philodendron
- Gold Dust Dracaena
- Florida Beauty
- Foxglove
- Glacier Ivy
- Gladiolas
- Golden Pothos
- Heavenly Bamboo
- Honeysuckle
- Hurricane Plant
- Hyacinth
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Jerusalem Cherry
- Jimson Weed
- Kalanchoe
- Lantana
- Lilies (all Lilium species)
- Lily of the Valley
- Lupine
- Marble Queen
- Morning Glory
- Mother-in-Law
- Mountain Laurel
- Narcissus
- Needlepoint Ivy
- Nephthysis
- Nightshade
- Oleander
- Panda
- Peace Lily
- Philodendron
- Poison Hemlock
- Precatory Bean (Rosary Pea)
- Privet
- Red Emerald
- Rhododendron
- Ribbon Plant
- Sago Palm
- Satin Pothos
- Schefflera
- Striped Dracaena
- Sweetheart Ivy
- Tulip
- Water Hemlock
- Wisteria
- Yew
- Yucca
- Human Foods
- Chocolate
- Gum and candy
- Grapes
- Raisins
- Macadamia nuts
- Avocados
- Onions
- Garlic
- Salt
- Tea leaves
- Raw yeast dough
- Spoiled foods
- Fatty foods
- Coffee
- Alcohol
- Cleaning Products
- Detergents
- Fabric softener
- Drain cleaners
- Oven cleaner sprays
- Disinfectants
- Bleach
- Lime/scale remover
- Chemicals
- Painting products, like paints, paint thinners, polishes, varnishes, and stains
- Lighter fluid
- Lead
- Liquid potpourri
- Tobacco products
Anti-Pest Products
- Insecticides
- Flea and tick products
- Rodent bait
- Mothballs
- Fly bait
- Slug and snail bait
- Source: ASPCA