Name:	Poisonous to:	Common Signs:	Poison Type:	Alternate Names:
Madre De Cacao	CatsDogs	Poisonous when ingested.	Plants	-
Lilly	CatsDogs	All Lily plants are poisonous to pets.	Plants	-
Marigold	CatsDogs	-	Plants	-
Firocoxib	CatsDogs	Vomiting Bloody vomitus Diarrhea Black-tarry stool Inappetance Lethargy Inappropriate urination or thirst General malaise Abdominal pain Seizures Firocoxib, more commonly known by its trade mark name Previcox, is a veterinary-specific non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is commonly used for osteoarthritis, inflammation, and pain control in dogs. When ingested in toxic amounts, NSAIDs can result in severe gastric ulceration and acute kidney failure. Signs of toxicity include vomiting, diarrhea, bloody vomitus, black-tarry stool, inappetance, lethargy, inappropriate urination or thirst, general malaise, abdominal pain, and seizures or death. If you suspect your dog or cat was poisoned by an NSAID, call your veterinarian and Pet Poison Helpline immediately for life-saving treatment advice. The sooner you treat this, the less expensive and less dangerous to your pet it is!	Medication	Previcox, NSAID, NSAIDs
EtoGesic	CatsDogs	Vomiting Bloody vomitus Diarrhea Black-tarry stool Inappetance Lethargy Inappropriate urination or thirst General malaise Abdominal pain Seizures EtoGesic, more commonly known by its trade name Etodolac, is a veterinary-specific non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is commonly used for osteoarthritis, inflammation, and pain control in dogs. When ingested in toxic amounts, it can result in severe gastric ulceration and acute kidney failure. Signs of toxicity include vomiting, diarrhea, bloody vomitus, black-tarry stool, inappetance, lethargy, inappropriate urination or thirst, general malaise, abdominal pain, and seizures or death. If you suspect your dog or cat was poisoned by an NSAID, call your veterinarian and Pet Poison Helpline immediately for life-saving treatment advice. The sooner you treat this, the less expensive and less dangerous to your pet it is!	Medication	NSAID, veterinary NSAID, etodolac
Effexor	CatsDogs	Agitation Aggression Panting Sedation Elevated heart rate Drooling Vomiting Diarrhea Tremors Seizures Antidepressants are one of the top accidental poisonings we see in dogs. Antidepressants are typically a class of medication called selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This type of medication is sometimes used in veterinary medicine also (for behavioral problems). At even therapeutic doses, it can result in moderate to severe clinical signs. With accidental poisoning or ingestion, clinical signs from SSRIs include sedation or central nervous system (CNS) stimulation, anorexia, and lethargy. With larger poisonings, serotonin syndrome can be seen. Clinical signs of serotonin syndrome include: CNS sedation or stimulation, vomiting, tremoring, seizures, hyperthermia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dilated pupils. Treatment includes decontamination (this should ideally only be done by a veterinarian, due to the rapid onset of clinical signs), sedation if needed, thermoregulation (including cooling measures, if appropriate), IV fluid therapy, blood pressure and electrocardiogram monitoring, and supportive and symptomatic care. Immediate veterinary attention is necessary!	Medication	SSRIs, antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Cymbalta, Effexor, Prozac, Reconcile, fluoxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine, sertraline, Celexa, Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft, selective norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors, SNRIs, duloxetine, nefazodone, Serzone, venlafaxine
Diuretic	CatsDogs	Severe dehydration Excessive thirst and urination Lethargy Acute kidney failure (rare) Diuertics, often known as “water pills,” cause the kidneys to excrete too much water and salt (along with other electrolytes). These medications are commonly used in both veterinary and human medicine for cardiac disease or hypertension (high blood pressure). When ingested in toxic amounts, diuertics can result in severe dehydration, excessive thirst and urination, and rarely, even kidney failure. Immediate veterinary attention is generally required, depending on the amount ingested.	Medication	water pill, hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone, furosemide, thiazides, loop diuretics, Lasix
Deramaxx	CatsDogs	Vomiting Bloody vomitus Diarrhea Black-tarry stool Inappetance Lethargy Inappropriate urination or thirst General malaise Abdominal pain Seizures Deracoxib, more commonly known by its trade name of Deramaxx, is a veterinary-specific non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is commonly used for osteoarthritis, inflammation, pain control, and occasionally cancer management in dogs. When ingested in toxic amounts by dogs or cats, it can result in severe gastric ulceration and acute kidney failure. Signs of toxicity include vomiting, diarrhea, bloody vomitus, black-tarry stool, inappetance, lethargy, inappropriate urination or thirst, general malaise, abdominal pain, and seizures or death. If you suspect your dog or cat was poisoned by an NSAID, call your veterinarian and Pet Poison Helpline immediately for life-saving treatment advice. The sooner you treat this, the less expensive and less dangerous to your pet it is!	Medication	NSAID, NSAIDs
Decongestants	CatsDogs	Vomiting Dilated pupils Severe blood pressure changes Elevated or really slow heart rate Tremors Seizures Acute death Decongestants, which are designed to prevent post-nasal drip, work by constricting (or tightening) the blood vessels in the nose (and the rest of the body). The most common types of decongestants are pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine. These drugs are commonly found in cold, flu and allergy medications. When accidentally ingested by dogs and cats, decongestants can be deadly as they can result in vomiting, dilated pupils, severe blood pressure changes (hypertension), abnormal heart rhythms and rates, tremors, and seizures. Immediate treatment is necessary to prevent potentially life-threatening signs. Decontamination, blood pressure monitoring, medications to lower the blood pressure, and aggressive symptomatic supportive care may be necessary.	Medication	phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, cold medication, cough medication, Claritin-D, Mucinex-D, asthma medication, diet pills, nasal decongestants, sympathomimetics
Cough Medicine	CatsDogs	difficulty breathing	Medication	dextromethorphan, decongestants, cold medication, DXM, antitussives, NyQuil, Robitussin
Carprofen	CatsDogs	Vomiting Bloody vomitus Diarrhea Black-tarry stool Inappetance Lethargy Inappropriate urination or thirst General malaise Abdominal pain Seizures Carprofen, more commonly known by its trade name Rimadyl, is a veterinary-specific non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is commonly used for osteoarthritis, inflammation, and pain control in dogs. Carprofen is occasionally used in cats (typically as an injection around the time of surgery); it should never be given to cats unless done so directly by a veterinarian. When ingested in toxic amounts, it can result in severe gastric ulceration and acute kidney failure in both dogs and cats. Signs of toxicity include vomiting, diarrhea, bloody vomitus, black-tarry stool, inappetance, lethargy, inappropriate urination or thirst, general malaise, abdominal pain, and seizures or death. Rarely, with chronic ingestion, it can result in liver toxicity in dogs. If you suspect your dog or cat was poisoned by an NSAID, call your veterinarian and Pet Poison Helpline immediately for life-saving treatment advice. The sooner you treat this, the less expensive and less dangerous to your pet it is!	Medication	Rimadyl, NSAID, NSAIDs
Calcium Channel Blockers	CatsDogs	Nausea Vomiting Weakness Collapse Slowed heart rate Lethargy Calcium channel blockers are a common type of heart medication used in both human and veterinary medicine for heart disease and for blood pressure regulation. While calcium channel blockers are commonly used in cats and dogs, accidental overdose can result in severe, life-threatening poisoning due to the drug’s narrow margin of safety. This means that only a small amount of the drug can result in severe poisoning. Overdose can result in heart failure, a very slowed heart rate, severe hypotension (low blood pressure), and secondary acute kidney failure. Aggressive and immediate treatment must be initiated, and includes decontamination, heart and blood pressure monitoring, aggressive IV fluids, blood work monitoring, and symptomatic supportive care. With severe toxicosis, the use of calcium, glucagon, high-dose insulin therapy or intravenous lipid emulsion can be used. If you think your dog or cat were poisoned by a calcium channel blocker heart medication, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline immediately for life-saving treatment advice.	Medication	heart medication, cardiac medication, diltiazem, CCBs, verapamil, amlodipine, nifedipine, nisoldipine, nimodipine, nicardipine, felodipine, isradipine, clevidipine
Calcipotriene	CatsDogs	Lethargy Vomiting Inappetance Diarrhea Excessive thirst and urination Weakness Seizures Death Calcipotriene, a source of Vitamin D, is an ingredient commonly found in a topical human medication for psoriasis. Calcipotriene is available under brand names like Taclonex and Dovonex. Ingestion of these topical creams can be deadly – and costly – to dogs and cats, as it results in a life-threateningly high calcium level in the body. This high calcium then results in acute kidney failure and potentially chronic renal failure in dogs and cats. If you suspect your dog or cat chewed into a tube of psoriasis cream and were exposed to calcipotriene, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline immediately for life-saving treatment advice.	Medication	calcipotriol, Vitamin D3, cholecalciferol, Taclonex, Dovonex, psoriasis cream
Beta-blockers	CatsDogs	Nausea Vomiting Weakness Collapse Slowed heart rate Lethargy Beta-blockers are a common type of heart medication used in both human and veterinary medicine for heart disease and for blood pressure regulation. While beta-blockers are commonly used in cats and dogs, accidental overdose can result in severe, life-threatening poisoning due to the drug’s narrow margin of safety. This means that only a small amount of the drug can result in severe poisoning. Overdose can result in heart failure, a very slowed heart rate, severe hypotension (low blood pressure), and secondary acute kidney failure. Aggressive and immediate treatment must be initiated, and includes decontamination, heart and blood pressure monitoring, aggressive IV fluids, blood work monitoring, and symptomatic supportive care. With severe toxicosis, the use of high-dose insulin therapy or intravenous lipid emulsion can be used. If you think your dog or cat were poisoned by a beta-blocker heart medication, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline immediately for life-saving treatment advice.	Medication	cardiac medication, heart medication, atenolol, carvedilol, esmolol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol, propranolol, sotalol, timolol
Benzodiazepines	CatsDogs	Severe sedation Incoordination Aggression Agitation Nausea Vomiting Respiratory depression Cardiovascular depression Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs used in both human and veterinary medicine as sedatives/hypnotics. They are also used as anti-anxiety medications, anti-convulsants (e.g., anti-seizure drugs), and as muscle relaxants. These drugs work by increasing the release of and/or facilitation of neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) activity. When dogs and cats get into a toxic amount of benzodiazepines, clinical signs of severe sedation, incoordination, aggression, agitation, nausea, and vomiting may be seen. In severe cases, respiratory and cardiovascular depression may be seen.	Medication	alprazolam, Xanax, clonazepam, Klonopin, lorazepam, Ativan, diazepam, Valium, midazolam, Versed, nitrazepam, oxazepam, pinazepam, prazepam, zolazepam
Baclofen	CatsDogs	Vocalization Walking drunk Severe sedation Agitation Slow heart rate Low blood pressure Tremors Seizures Difficulty breathing Death Baclofen is a human medication used as a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is commonly used for patients with MS, diseases of the spinal cord, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s chorea. When ingested in dogs and cats, it can be deadly, as it has a narrow margin of safety – that means a small amount of the drug results in severe poisoning! Clinical signs of baclofen poisoning include vocalization, walking drunk, severe sedation, agitation, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, tremors, seizures, and difficulty breathing (respiratory depression). Immediate veterinary attention is necessary and may include decontamination, IV fluids, intravenous lipid emulsion (an antidote for fat-soluble poisons), a mechanical ventilator (in severe cases), anti-seizure medications, and aggressive symptomatic and supportive care. If you think your dog or cat accidentally ingested baclofen, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline immediately for life-saving treatment advice!	Medication	muscle relaxant, Kemstro, Lioresal, Gablofen
Baclofen	CatsDogs	Vocalization Walking drunk Severe sedation Agitation Slow heart rate Low blood pressure Tremors Seizures Difficulty breathing Death Baclofen is a human medication used as a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is commonly used for patients with MS, diseases of the spinal cord, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s chorea. When ingested in dogs and cats, it can be deadly, as it has a narrow margin of safety – that means a small amount of the drug results in severe poisoning! Clinical signs of baclofen poisoning include vocalization, walking drunk, severe sedation, agitation, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, tremors, seizures, and difficulty breathing (respiratory depression). Immediate veterinary attention is necessary and may include decontamination, IV fluids, intravenous lipid emulsion (an antidote for fat-soluble poisons), a mechanical ventilator (in severe cases), anti-seizure medications, and aggressive symptomatic and supportive care. If you think your dog or cat accidentally ingested baclofen, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline immediately for life-saving treatment advice!	Medication	muscle relaxant, Kemstro, Lioresal, Gablofen
Asthma Inhaler	CatsDogs	Vomiting Agitation A severely elevated heart rate Low potassium Heart arrhythmias Acute collapse Weakness Death Asthma inhalers are used in both human and veterinary medicine for the treatment of asthma and other types of respiratory disease (e.g., bronchitis, etc.). Asthma inhalers often contain beta-agonist drugs (that expand the lungs) or steroids (that decrease inflammation in the lungs). When asthma inhalers are chewed on and punctured by dogs, it can result in severe, acute poisoning. Because inhalers contain many doses (often 200 doses in one small vial), dogs that chew into them are exposed to massive amounts of the drug all at once. This can result in severe poisoning to pets, and often results in heart arrhythmias, a life-threatening elevated heart rate, agitation, vomiting, acute collapse and death. Severe electrolyte abnormalities such as very low potassium levels are likely and can be life-threatening without immediate veterinary treatment. If you suspect your dog chewed into an asthma inhaler, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline for life-saving recommendations. The sooner treated, the better the outcome.	Medication	albuterol, asthma, asthma inhaler, beta agonist, b1 agonist
Aspirin	CatsDogs	Vomiting Diarrhea Bloody vomit Black-tarry stool Respiratory changes Hyperthermia Weakness Change in thirst or urination Collapse Weakness Tremors Seizures Death Aspirin (also known as acetylsalicylic acid or ASA) is a common over-the-counter (OTC) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) used in both human and veterinary medicine. When used at appropriate doses in pets, aspirin is used for pain management for osteoarthritis to clot prevention. However, when aspirin (or its similar salicylate-containing compounds) are inappropriately ingested, it can result in severe poisoning in dogs and cats. Sources of aspirin include Pepto-Bismol®, topical medications (e.g., shampoos, medications for acne, warts, calluses, etc.), make-up (e.g., foundations and concealers), liniments (e.g., Bengay®, HEET®, Icy Hot, etc.), and oil of wintergreen. Cats are much more sensitive to aspirin poisoning than dogs. Signs of aspirin poisoning in dogs or cats include gastrointestinal signs (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea, vomiting of blood, black-tarry stool, stomach ulcers, etc.), hyperthermia, respiratory changes, bone marrow suppression, kidney failure, and central nervous system signs (e.g., collapse, extreme weakness, tremors, seizures, cerebral edema). Aggressive treatment is necessary with toxic amounts, and includes decontamination, gastrointestinal protectants, symptomatic and supportive care, IV fluids, and blood work monitoring. If you suspect your dog or cat were poisoned by aspirin, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline immediately for life-saving treatment recommendations.	Medication	NSAID, acetylsalicylic acid, ASA, salicylic acid, BenGay, salicylates, HEET, Icy Hot, Pepto-Bismol, oil of wintergreen
Antihistamines	CatsDogs	Agitation Lethargy Sedation Aggression Abnormal heart rate Abnormal blood pressure (hypertension) Vomiting Diarrhea Inappetance Seizures Respiratory depression Death Antihistamines are used commonly in both human and veterinary medicine for allergies, hay fever, skin disease, etc. When accidentally ingested by dogs and cats, antihistamine poisoning can result in clinical signs of severe agitation, lethargy, sedation, aggression, abnormal heart rate, abnormal blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhea, inappetance, seizures, respiratory depression, and even death. If you suspect your dog or cat were poisoned by antihistamines, contact your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline immediately for life-saving treatment recommendations.	Medication	Benadryl, Caldryl, Dermamycin, Ziradryl, diphenhydramine, DPH
Antidepressants	CatsDogs	Agitation Aggression Panting Sedation Elevated heart rate Drooling Vomiting Diarrhea Tremors Seizures Antidepressants are one of the top accidental poisonings we see in dogs. Antidepressants are typically a class of medication called selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This type of medication is sometimes used in veterinary medicine also (for behavioral problems). At even therapeutic doses, it can result in moderate to severe clinical signs. With accidental poisoning or ingestion, clinical signs from SSRIs include sedation or central nervous system (CNS) stimulation, anorexia, and lethargy. With larger poisonings, serotonin syndrome can be seen. Clinical signs of serotonin syndrome include: CNS sedation or stimulation, vomiting, tremoring, seizures, hyperthermia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dilated pupils. Treatment includes decontamination (this should ideally only be done by a veterinarian, due to the rapid onset of clinical signs), sedation if needed, thermoregulation (including cooling measures, if appropriate), IV fluid therapy, blood pressure and electrocardiogram monitoring, and supportive and symptomatic care. Immediate veterinary attention is necessary!	Medication	SSRIs, antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Cymbalta, Effexor, Prozac, Reconcile, fluoxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine, sertraline, Celexa, Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft, selective norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors, SNRIs, duloxetine, nefazodone, Serzone, venlafaxine
Amphetamine	CatsDogs	Agitation Aggression Panting Sedation Elevated heart rate Hypertension Drooling Vomiting Diarrhea Tremors Seizures Amphetamines are used for a variety of medical and illicit reasons. Legal forms include prescription medications for ADD/ADHD, weight loss, and narcolepsy. Illegal forms of amphetamines include street drugs like methamphetamine, crystal meth, and ecstasy. This class of drugs results in over-stimulation of the nervous system. With amphetamine poisoning in dogs and cats, severe clinical signs can be seen including: central nervous system (e.g., agitation, dilated pupils, tremors, seizures), cardiovascular (e.g., elevated heart rate, high blood pressure), gastrointestinal (e.g., drooling, vomiting, diarrhea), and respiratory (e.g., panting). Aggressive treatment includes decontamination (if appropriate), IV fluids, sedation, thermoregulation (and cooling measures, if needed), electrocardiogram/blood pressure monitoring, and symptomatic/supportive care.	Medication	ADD medication, ADHD medication, methylphenidate, ecstasy, methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, amphetamine, Adderall, D-amphetamine, Dexedrine, methamphetamine, Desoxyn, lisdexamfetamine, Vyvanse
Ambien	CatsDogs	Severe sedation Severe agitation Hyperactivity Aggression Panting Vomiting Diarrhea Drooling Tremors Hyperthermia Walking drunk Respiratory or cardiovascular depression Sleep aids are medications that are designed to reduce anxiety and help people sleep better. Lunesta® (eszopiclone) and Ambien® (zolpidem) are two common types used in human medicine. Sleep aids are benzodiazepines or non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, and these drugs work similarly to Valium (benzodiazepine). While these drugs are designed to cause sleep and sedation in humans, they can have the opposite effects in dogs and cats. Sleep aids should never be given to pets without consultation with a veterinarian. Clinical signs of sleep aid poisoning in dogs and cats include severe sedation, severe agitation, hyperactivity, aggression, panting, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, walking drunk, tremors, hyperthermia, and respiratory or cardiovascular depression. In cats, some forms of benzodiazepines can cause liver failure when ingested. If you suspect your dog or cat ate a sleep aid, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline immediately for life-saving treatment advice.	Medication	Lunesta, Ambien, zolpidem, eszopiclone, zaleplon, Sonata
ACE-inhibitors	CatsDogs	Dizziness Weakness Excessive drinking or urination Collapse Angiotensin-converting enzyme (“ACE”) inhibitors are common cardiac medications used in both human and veterinary medicine to treat underlying heart disease or hypertension (high blood pressure). When accidentally ingested in poisonous amounts by pets, ACE-inhibitors can result in hypotension (low blood pressure), dizziness, and weakness. Pets ingesting small amounts of ACE-inhibitors can potentially be monitored at home, unless they have underlying medical problems (e.g., kidney failure, cardiac disease, etc.). Treatment for ACE-inhibitor poisoning may include decontamination, blood pressure monitoring, aggressive IV fluid therapy if hypotension is detected, and blood work monitoring.	Medication	cardiac medication, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, enalapril, captopril, lisinopril, ramipril, imidapril, benazepril, Lotensin, Capoten, Vasotec, Prinivel, Zestril
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) Medications	CatsDogs	Drooling Abdominal pain Vomiting Diarrhea Walking drunk Tremors Seizures Acute death	Medication	5-FU, Efudex, Carac, Adrucil, Fluoroplex, topical chemotherapy