What is
dangerous.
Many everyday foods and substances are toxic to pets. If you suspect ingestion, don't wait for symptoms — contact us immediately.
Chocolate toxicity calculator
Chocolate contains theobromine, toxic to dogs & cats. Check the risk level.
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Toxic foods
Chocolate / Cocoa
HighTheobromine & caffeine — cardiac, neurological signs, seizures.
Grapes & raisins
HighCan cause acute kidney failure even in small amounts.
Xylitol (sweetener)
HighIn gum/sweets — sudden hypoglycaemia & liver damage in dogs.
Onion, garlic, leek
HighDestroy red blood cells — anaemia (especially in cats).
Alcohol & bread dough
HighRaw dough produces alcohol & expands in the stomach.
Caffeine (coffee, energy drinks)
HighLike chocolate — agitation, tachycardia, tremors.
Macadamia nuts
ModerateWeakness, tremors, hyperthermia in dogs.
Avocado
MildPersin — mild GI upset; the pit is a choking/obstruction risk.
Cooked bones
ModerateSplinter into sharp pieces — injury/obstruction of the gut.
Toxic plants
Lily (Lilium)
HighExtremely toxic to cats — kidney failure even from the pollen.
Azalea / Rhododendron
HighCardiac arrhythmias, vomiting, weakness.
Cyclamen
ModerateThe tuber is most toxic — severe vomiting.
Dieffenbachia / Philodendron
ModerateOxalates — mouth irritation, drooling.
Tulip & hyacinth (bulbs)
ModerateGI upset, drooling.
Home & medicines
Antifreeze (ethylene glycol)
HighSweet-tasting, extremely lethal — kidney failure. Emergency.
Paracetamol
HighVery toxic, especially to cats — never give human painkillers.
Ibuprofen / human NSAIDs
HighStomach ulcers & kidney damage.
Rodenticides
HighAnticoagulants — internal bleeding, often with delayed signs.
Insecticides / slug bait
HighNeurotoxic — seizures, drooling.
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Emergency casesInformational material — does not replace veterinary assessment. With suspected poisoning, contact us immediately.