Call your veterinarian immediately if your pet has ingested any poisons!

Common Pet Poisons

We share our lives with our pet companions, which also means that sometimes they have access to common pet poisons. The items listed below can have a serious impact on the health of dogs, cats, birds, and small animals. While some things are obvious poisons, it may be surprising to learn that some common foods can be deadly to your pet.


If your pet has ingested any of these items, please bring them to a veterinarian for medical care immediately! Keep the package and label in hand when you bring pet to veterinarian. Call us at (505) 266-7866.


Poisonous to Dogs

The following substances are poisonous to your dog. If your dog has ingested any of the following pet poisons, please bring them to a veterinarian for medical care immediately! When possible, keep the label in hand and bring it with you.

  • Raisins and Grapes
  • Chocolate
  • Walnuts and Macadamia Nuts
  • Mushrooms
  • Cooked Bones
  • Avocado
  • Onions and Garlic
  • Xylitol
  • Laundry Pods
  • Medications Including Ibuprofen, Tylenol and Prescription Drugs
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Mouse and Rat Poisons of Any Kind
  • Antifreeze
  • Batteries
  • Tobacco
Dog Pet Poisons

Poisonous to Cats

The following substances are poisonous to your cat. If your cat has ingested any of the following pet poisons, please bring them to a veterinarian for medical care immediately! When possible, keep the label in hand and bring it with you.

Cat Pet Poisons
  • Topical Insecticides Including Over-the-Counter Flea Control (Frontline for Cats is Safe)
  • Mouse and Rat Poisons of Any Kind
  • Antifreeze
  • Household Cleaners
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Medications Including Ibuprofen, Tylenol and Prescription Drugs
  • Laundry Pods
  • Batteries
  • Tobacco

Poisonous to Birds

The following substances are poisonous to your bird. If your bird has ingested any of the following pet poisons, please bring them to a veterinarian for medical care immediately! When possible, keep the label in hand and bring it with you.

  • Avocado
  • Chocolate
  • Teflon Pans
  • Medication — Prescription and Over-the-Counter
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Fruit Seeds and Pits
  • Onions
  • Tomato Leaves
  • Caffeine
  • Dried Beans
  • Aerosolized Cleaners
  • Tobacco
  • Laundry Pods
Bird Pet Poisons

Poisonous to Pocket Pets

(including hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, and guinea pigs)

The following substances are poisonous to your pocket pet. If your pet has ingested any of the following pet poisons, please bring them to a veterinarian for medical care immediately! When possible, keep the label in hand and bring it with you.

Small Animal Pet Poisons
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Fruit Seeds and Pits
  • Tobacco
  • Medication — Prescription and Over-the-Counter
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Household Cleaners
  • Laundry Pods
  • Rat and Mouse Poisons
  • Chocolate

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Be Prepared with a Pet First Aid Kit

Knowing what things can harm your pet is a first step to preventing them from accessing it. Next, be sure to have a pet first aid kit available for pet health emergencies. Learn how to create your own pet first aid kit. Supplies for your kit may be found at Albuquerque pet stores.