Important links for Pet Poisonings:

[Mo's Mom]

Kansas State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is offering a FREE poison control hotline for pet owners and veterinarians (Monday-Friday 8-5pm).
1+785-532-5679 is the number and the service has been available since 1969. Dr Oehme, a vet and professor in toxicology and pathology oversees the hotline. Dr Oehme offers these suggestions:

- Be patient. The person answering the phone may have to take a few minutes to consult the vet on duty.
- Call as soon as possible. Immediate attention might save your animal. But waiting to see if there is a reaction could cost your animal their life.
- Have any product labels available for answers. The vet might need to know milligrams and generic names.
- Know your pet. Drooling could only mean he is thrilled to see you!
- Know that the toxicologists are also taking calls from vets about other animals and other problems, including those problems with large animals.

National Animal Poison Control Center:
ASPCA: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

a not for profit service of the University of Illinois]:
NAPCC has help available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

(888) 426-4435 costs $60 for the a consultation. (Only Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover cards are accepted. )


Household Poisons (very comprehensive list of plants and household items):
http://www.kidssafe.com/p26.htm
How to Prevent Poisoning:
ASPCA: Page Not Found
http://www.petsmart.com/articles/article_6989.shtml
Home Remedies for Poisoning:
http://www.petsmart.com/pet library/home_remedies/poisoning.shtml

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Poison Guide
(categorizes by DANGEROUS, HIGHLY DANGEROUS and EMERGENCY):
AVMA Web site has changed

General Poison Information:
Poisonous Plants to your pets
http://mirabos.bham.ac.uk/ukclub/toxicchoc.htm
Chocolate Toxicity - Veterinary Medicine

Searchable Toxicology Database:
http://extoxnet.orst.edu/ghindex.html

Plants:

University of Illinois Toxicology Homepage (visual reference for poisonous plants):
Toxic Plant Database - Veterinary Medicine Library, UIUC
Poisonous Plant List:
http://www.petsmart.com/articles/article_7190.shtml

The U of PA site includes a comprehensive index of plants by common and latin name with photographic references at:
http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/poison/index.html

This Texas A & M webpage contains a reference chart of poisonous plants and plant parts and related symptoms if ingested:
Poisonous Plants and Plant Parts

Antifreeze Poisoning:
http://www.orphan.com/product_docume...rview_antizone.
http://www.orphan.com/product.dbm?id=2

Chocolate Poisoning:
Comprehensive look at types of chocolate and toxicity by weight:
http://users.snip.net/%7Ecarm74/choc.htm
Chart of toxicity by chocolate type and dog weight:
http://www.frii.com/~phouka/dogs/dog_choc.htm

Carbon Monoxide poisoning (human link, but relevant for pups too)
http://medicinegarden.com/Finished%2...Poisoning.html

Organophosphate Poisoning (flea products specificially):
http://www.positivehealth.com/articl...p?subjectid=97

Insect Control Products for the Yard (Organophosphates (found in Diazinon and Malathion in pesticides, and Pyrethrin, Permethrin, Carbaryl and Piperonyl Butoxide in flea and tick sprays):
http://www.simbra.com/articles/insect.htm

Poisons and Antidotes (human);
http://www.botanical.com/botanical/s.../poisonix.html

[Super Heros]

Also, you can give a teaspoon of peroxide(have to check dosage) if you catch the ingesting something toxic, this will cause automatic vomitting...

[grammie]

here's another quick link for poisons:

ASPCA | Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

has a search box, plant pics, etc. i just used it to look up mondo (monkey) grass berries.

[grammie]

here's the Top 10 for 2009

Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2009


With various dangers lurking in corners and cabinets, the home can be a minefield of poisons for our pets. In 2009, the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, IL, handled more than 140,000 cases of pets exposed to toxic substances, many of which included everyday household products. Don’t leave it up to Fido or Fluffy to keep themselves safe. Below is a list of the top 10 pet poisons that affected our furry friends in 2009.

Human Medications

For several years, human medications have been number one on the ASPCA’s list of common hazards, and 2009 was no exception. Last year, the ASPCA managed 45,816 calls involving prescription and over-the-counter drugs such as painkillers, cold medications, antidepressants and dietary supplements. Pets often snatch pill vials from counters and nightstands or gobble up medications accidentally dropped on the floor, so it’s essential to keep meds tucked away in hard-to-reach cabinets.

Insecticides

In our effort to battle home invasions by unwelcome pests, we often unwittingly put our furry friends at risk. In 2009, our toxicologists fielded 29,020 calls related to insecticides. One of the most common incidents involved the misuse of flea and tick products—such as applying the wrong topical treatment to the wrong species. Thus, it’s always important to talk to your pet’s veterinarian before beginning any flea and tick control program.

People Food

People food like grapes, raisins, avocado and products containing xylitol, like gum, can seriously disable our furry friends, and accounted for more than 17,453 cases in 2009. One of the worst offenders—chocolate—contains large amounts of methylxanthines, which, if ingested in significant amounts, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst, urination, hyperactivity, and in severe cases, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors and seizures.

Plants

Common houseplants were the subject of 7,858 calls to APCC in 2009. Varieties such as azalea, rhododendron, sago palm, lilies, kalanchoe and schefflera are often found in homes and can be harmful to pets. Lilies are especially toxic to cats, and can cause life-threatening kidney failure even in small amounts.

Veterinary Medications

Even though veterinary medications are intended for pets, they’re often misapplied or improperly dispensed by well-meaning pet parents. In 2009, the ASPCA managed 7,680 cases involving animal-related preparations such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, heartworm preventatives, de-wormers, antibiotics, vaccines and nutritional supplements.

Rodenticides

Last year, the ASPCA received 6,639 calls about pets who had accidentally ingested rat and mouse poisons. Many baits used to attract rodents contain inactive ingredients that are attractive to pets as well. Depending on the type of rodenticide, ingestions can lead to potentially life-threatening problems for pets including bleeding, seizures or kidney damage.

Household Cleaners

Everybody knows that household cleaning supplies can be toxic to adults and children, but few take precautions to protect their pets from common agents such as bleaches, detergents and disinfectants. Last year, the ASPCA received 4,143 calls related to household cleaners. These products, when inhaled by our furry friends, can cause serious gastrointestinal distress and irritation to the respiratory tract.

Heavy Metals

It’s not too much loud music that constitutes our next pet poison offender. Instead, it’s heavy metals such as lead, zinc and mercury, which accounted for 3,304 cases of pet poisonings in 2009. Lead is especially pernicious, and pets are exposed to it through many sources, including consumer products, paint chips, linoleum, and lead dust produced when surfaces in older homes are scraped or sanded.

Garden Products

It may keep your grass green, but certain types of fertilizer and garden products can cause problems for outdoor cats and dogs. Last year, the ASPCA fielded 2,329 calls related to fertilizer exposure, which can cause severe gastric upset and possibly gastrointestinal obstruction.

Chemical Hazards

In 2009, the ASPCA handled approximately 2,175 cases of pet exposure to chemical hazards. A category on the rise, chemical hazards—found in ethylene glycol antifreeze, paint thinner, drain cleaners and pool/spa chemicals—form a substantial danger to pets. Substances in this group can cause gastrointestinal upset, depression, respiratory difficulties and chemical burns.


Prevention is really key to avoiding accidental exposure, but if you suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please contact your veterinarian or the Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435.