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While some caged, smaller land-based animals used as PETS (hamsteps, gerbils) may never be in danger from these plants; critters like ferrets and rabbits may.
| Amaryllis | Azalea |
| Broom (Cytisis) | Caladium |
| Crown of Thorns | Daffodils |
| Dumbcane | English Holly |
| English Ivy | Euonymus |
| Foxglove | Honeysuckle |
| Hyacinth | Hydrangea |
| Iris | Jonquil |
| Larkspur | Laurel |
| Lily-of-the-Valley | Narcissus |
| Philodendron | Skunk Cabbage |
| Wisteria | Yew |
Mix Hydrogen Peroxide (1 teaspoon) in a cup of water; or 1-2 tablespoons of salt per cup of water; or Syrup of Ipecac - 1/2 mil per pound of the pet.
Alert your vet that your pet may have been poisoned. Try to identify the specific poison so that antidotes can be found.
Watch your pet carefully. You may have to treat for shock or administer CPR (See related articles entitled: Critter CPR and What to do if Your Pet is in Shock.
| Antifreeze | Bathroom Cleaners | ||
| Drain Cleaners | Fuel (gas, oil, kerosene) | ||
| Furniture Polish | Laundry Bleach | ||
| Oven Cleaners | Poisons (rat, snail, roach bait) | ||
| Rust Remover | Varnish/Paint Removers |
Remember, any household pest you eliminate with poisons becomes toxic to your PETS!
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!!!! CALL YOUR VET!!!!
For caustic poisons do not induce vomiting. Try to dilute with an egg white diluted in 1 cup of water; or with 1-2 teaspoons of Milk of Magnesia in water.
Alert your vet that your animal may have been poisoned. Try to identify the specific poison so that antidotes can be found.
Watch your PET carefully. You may have to treat for shock or administer CPR. (see related articles Critter CPR and What to do if your PET is in Shock.
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