Intoxicaciones y seguridad alimentaria

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Contains theobromine, which dogs metabolize very slowly. Dark/baking chocolate is the most dangerous — 100g of dark chocolate reaches toxic levels for a 15kg dog. Cats are more sensitive but rarely volunteer to eat it.

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Can trigger acute kidney failure in dogs, with no established safe dose — some dogs are poisoned by a single grape. Raisins are concentrated and even more dangerous.

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Triggers a massive insulin release causing abrupt hypoglycemia in dogs; larger doses cause acute liver failure. A single piece of sugar-free gum can drop a small dog's blood sugar. Cats are rarely affected.

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Every part is lethal to cats: petals, leaves, stems, even pollen and the vase water cause acute kidney failure. A few licked pollen grains can be fatal. In dogs, lilies usually cause only mild GI upset.

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The whole plant contains cardiac glycosides — a few leaves can kill. Common in southern urban landscaping; watch on walks.

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The entire plant is deadly; the seeds are the most toxic part, causing acute liver failure. Common as a potted or garden plant, and dogs chew it readily.

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Cats can barely metabolize it — a single 500mg tablet is lethal; toxic doses in dogs are low too. The most classic household poisoning: owners giving human medicine to a sick pet.

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Causes GI ulceration and acute kidney failure; cats are extremely sensitive. Pain relief must use pet-specific medication.

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Common anticoagulant types destroy clotting — bleeding starts 3-5 days later and is easily missed; eating a poisoned rodent can cause secondary poisoning.

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A cat's liver cannot metabolize permethrins. Applying a dog spot-on to a cat — or a cat licking it off the dog — causes severe tremors and seizures within hours. One of the most classic cat poisonings.

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Ethylene glycol tastes sweet, so animals drink it willingly. Tiny amounts cause acute kidney failure (1-2 teaspoons can kill a cat); garage floor drips are the main source.

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One cigarette butt can poison a small dog; e-liquid is far more concentrated — one bite into a pod is dangerous.

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Seeds contain ricin — one or two chewed seeds can be fatal; common as an ornamental in some regions.

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Contains colchicine throughout — among the most toxic garden bulbs, causing multi-organ failure with no antidote.

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Toads secrete bufotoxin from parotoid glands and skin; dogs mouthing toads absorb it through the mouth — large toads (cane toad regions) can kill within tens of minutes.

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Made of naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene — chewed as toys or snacks they cause hemolysis, liver damage and neurologic signs; cats are especially sensitive.

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Common carbamate baits are molasses-scented and attract dogs; they inhibit cholinesterase, producing the drooling–tremor–seizure triad with very rapid onset.

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Green surface films on still summer water may hold microcystins — dogs are poisoned by swimming, drinking or licking the coat. No antidote; liver failure within hours.

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Field/garden spray residue and illegal poison baits often contain organophosphates — cholinesterase inhibitors; licking sprayed grass or bait poisons fast.

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A deadly herbicide — licking sprayed foliage poisons, causing irreversible pulmonary fibrosis and kidney failure with no antidote and very high mortality.

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A major risk when hiking grassy woodland. Bite sites (face/forelimbs) swell fast; venom type decides neurologic vs blood signs.

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Contains cardiac glycosides (the source of the heart drug digoxin) — ingestion causes severe arrhythmia; beware in ornamental gardens.

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A button battery lodged in the esophagus burns through tissue within 1-2 hours; cracked dry cells leak corrosive alkali. Found in remotes, toys, scales.

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Species are nearly impossible to tell apart: Amanita (death cap) causes liver failure within a couple of bites while most mushrooms are harmless — but the stakes are too different, so treat every case as deadly.

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Everything except the red aril flesh contains taxine alkaloids that depress the heart — a few leaves can cause sudden death; common as hedging, dogs chew it.

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The whole plant holds cardiac glycosides (same family as oleander) — flowers, leaves and even vase water are dangerous; small amounts cause arrhythmia.

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The whole plant holds veratrum-type alkaloids — severe GI reactions, slowed heart rate and breathing depression; some species are deadly. Blooms in winter-spring gardens.

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The whole plant holds opioid alkaloids — ingestion causes deep sedation and breathing depression. Watch wildflower fields and scattered seeds.

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A single tablet poisons a pet (10-12× the human therapeutic dose is dangerous) — causing agitation, tremors, hyperthermia and organ failure.

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Pseudoephedrine is toxic to dogs at tiny doses (10-12mg acts, 50mg+ severe) — dogs love chewing blister packs of cold medicine; a top case on US poison hotlines.

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Contains thiosulfates that destroy red blood cells, causing hemolytic anemia. Cats are 2-3× more sensitive than dogs. Soups, dumpling fillings, braised dishes and most Chinese cooking contain alliums; signs can be delayed 3-5 days.

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Cats and dogs are small and metabolize slowly — a small amount causes intoxication. Also found in raw dough, alcohol-based mouthwash and desserts.

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Toxic dose is ~100-200mg/kg, but coffee grounds, tea bags and tablets are concentrated — a real risk for small cats and dogs.

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Contains grayanotoxins — even a few leaves cause severe GI and cardiac signs.

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The whole plant is toxic; the bulb is the most dangerous part (contains lycorine). Potted holiday daffodils are a common hazard.

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Corrode the mouth and esophagus; mixing bleach with toilet cleaner releases chlorine gas — especially dangerous for pets in closed rooms. Cats also ingest residues by licking paws after walking through puddles.

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Human fish-oil capsules and vitamin D gummies are highly toxic to pets, causing hypercalcemia and kidney calcification. One bottle of gummies can kill a small dog.

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Licking paint chips during renovation or from old furniture accumulates chronic lead poisoning; young animals are more sensitive.

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The flesh is harmless — the danger is cyanogenic glycosides in pits, leaves and stems (releasing cyanide when crushed). Whole swallowed pits also risk obstruction.

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Cats lack the enzyme to metabolize phenol-rich oils (tea tree, peppermint, citrus) — licking contaminated fur or breathing active diffuser aerosols can poison; dogs are sensitive to tea tree too.

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Large salt intake (one bag of salty chips exceeds a small dog's limit; salt play dough is the classic case) causes hypernatremia — brain cells dehydrate, producing neurologic signs.

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Cocoa-shell garden mulch smells like chocolate and attracts dogs; it contains the same theobromine — treat exactly like chocolate poisoning.

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Dogs love chewing coins (post-1982 US pennies are zinc-heavy) and small hardware — stomach acid dissolves zinc causing hemolytic anemia; coins show on X-ray.

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Human iron preparations (especially prenatal vitamins) are metal-toxic to dogs — GI corrosion then delayed liver failure and metabolic acidosis.

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Moldy nuts and black walnuts can contain tremorgenic mycotoxins (tremors, seizures) or aflatoxin (liver damage). Peak risk: fall foraging under walnut trees.

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Spent hops from homebrewing cause malignant hyperthermia in dogs — body temperature can exceed 40°C within hours and it's frequently fatal; greyhounds are extra sensitive.

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Multiple reports link imported chicken jerky to kidney injury / acquired Fanconi syndrome (cause unidentified). Buy from regulated channels; stop and test at once if thirst and urination spike.

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The tuber contains cyclamine saponins — chewing the tuber causes severe vomiting, arrhythmia and seizures; leaves and flowers are milder.

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Pet ingestion of human antidepressants (fluoxetine, sertraline) causes serotonin syndrome — tremors, hyperthermia, seizures; combination products add other risks.

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Cats paradoxically get excited (with liver injury risk); dogs go into deep sedation. Some formulations contain xylitol or acetaminophen — double danger.

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Trichlor tablets are strongly corrosive to mucosa — dogs chew them like toys, burning mouth and esophagus; diluted pool water is only mildly irritating.

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The big danger with hydrocarbon liquids is aspiration pneumonia: vomiting easily inhales them into the lungs; skin contact also causes chemical dermatitis.

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Hydrocarbon liquids, same family as kerosene: vomiting after ingestion easily aspirates into the lungs causing chemical pneumonia.

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Contains peroxide, ammonia and pigments: licking causes corrosive GI injury, skin application absorbs (people «dyeing» pets is the risk), and dark dyes may carry lead.

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Mechanism unknown; signs occur at ~2.4g/kg. Usually resolves within 12-48 hours, but the interval is miserable.

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Contains persin — mild signs in cats and dogs (severe in birds and horses). The bigger risks: high fat triggering pancreatitis, and the pit causing intestinal obstruction.

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Yeast keeps fermenting in the warm stomach: gas causes bloating while alcohol is produced — a double poisoning.

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One fatty feast can trigger pancreatitis — Schnauzers and similar breeds are especially prone. High salt also burdens the kidneys.

Plantas · Peligroso para perro & gato

Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals — chewing causes immediate, intense oral and GI irritation. The most common poisonous houseplant in incidents.

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Same family as pothos — calcium oxalate crystals cause oral burning and irritation when chewed.

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The clear gel is mildly toxic at most, but the rind and latex layer contain anthraquinone glycosides that cause gastroenteritis.

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Toxins concentrate in the bulb; flowers and leaves are milder. Chewing blooms usually causes mild signs.

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Leaves contain irritating saponins — GI and skin irritation after chewing or contact.

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Contains solanine — concentrated in sprouted or greened potatoes and tomato stems/leaves; cooking does not destroy it fully.

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Leaves are rich in oxalic acid — oral irritation, low calcium and kidney damage (linked to urinary stones).

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THC is neurotoxic to pets; baked goods made with cannabis butter are doubly dangerous (marijuana + chocolate/xylitol).

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Holly leaves contain saponins (GI irritation); mistletoe (especially berries) affects heart and nerves — often overlooked as decoration.

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Araceae family — calcium oxalate plus irritant proteins; symptoms run heavier than pothos. Common in southern gardens and water cultures.

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Raw or undercooked beans contain lectins (phytohaemagglutinin) causing severe gastroenteritis; fully cooked they're harmless.

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Curious dogs get stung in the mouth/face. Most cases are local swelling, but some develop anaphylactic shock within minutes to an hour.

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Boric/borax baits are moderately toxic — small pets eating a lot show GI and neurologic signs; placements are low and lickable.

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Contains pyrethrins (the source of natural insecticide) — chewing flowers or leaves causes GI and drooling signs; cats are more sensitive.

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Tannic acid — autumn gorging causes gastroenteritis, long-term small amounts harm kidneys; whole acorns also obstruct or choke. Peak risk in oak woodland in fall.

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Contains myristicin — holiday pies often pack nutmeg PLUS chocolate PLUS raisins (multiple hazards in one bite).

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The Penicillium mold in blue cheese produces roquefortine C — dogs eating it show muscle tremors and seizures; the fat can also trigger pancreatitis.

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Bulbs contain calcium oxalate and toxic alkaloids — chewing the bulb causes intense GI irritation and heart rhythm issues; the bulb is the most toxic part.

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An Amaryllidaceae plant — the bulb is the most toxic part (lycorine), causing vomiting, low blood pressure and tremors.

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Contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides — large ingestions affect the heart; common as a holiday houseplant.

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Calcium oxalate plus soluble toxins double the insult — chewing causes intense oral pain and swelling, sometimes airway edema (hence the folk name dumb cane).

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Also an Araceae oxalate irritant (not a true lily — no kidney toxin), but oral irritation is still pronounced.

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A common indoor Araceae vine — oxalate crystals irritate mouth and gut, same family as pothos.

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Araceae family — leaves are rich in oxalate crystals, causing burning oral swelling after chewing.

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Pods and seeds contain lectins and wisterin — chewing pods causes violent vomiting (sometimes projectile) and abdominal pain.

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A common succulent houseplant — ingestion causes vomiting, ataxia and a slowed heart rate; mechanism unknown.

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Common hedging Buxus contains alkaloids — chewing leaves causes GI and breathing signs.

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The corm is the most toxic part — chewing causes drooling, vomiting and mild rhythm changes; cut-flower petals are milder but still not for chewing.

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Leaves contain eucalyptol — chewing or contact with concentrated oil poisons cats and dogs (cats absorb through skin too); dried bouquets often contain it.

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An oxalate irritant outside the Araceae family — the underground stems are the most toxic part.

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Flowers and leaves carry cyanogenic glycosides (same family as apricot pits) releasing cyanide when chewed; common in gardens and cut flowers.

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Fertilizer granules smell attractive and dogs gorge: gastroenteritis follows; organic meals with blood/bone meal cause violent vomiting, iron-fortified blends add metal toxicity, and weed-and-feed combos are worse.

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Licking nail-polish remover causes neurologic depression and chemical skin burns — cats grooming themselves ingest more than you'd think.

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Latex paint is mild; oil-based paints and thinners carry hydrocarbons (aspiration pneumonia risk) and heavy metals (old lead paint). Pets licking drips during renovation is the classic case.

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Concentrated detergent sealed in a soluble film: one bite delivers a mouthful of concentrated surfactant — violent vomiting with high aspiration risk (pods are worse than liquid detergent).

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Most adult cats and dogs lack lactase — milk causes lactose-intolerance diarrhea. Not deadly, but stop it if stools soften.

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Raw freshwater fish contains thiaminase, which destroys vitamin B1 — long-term feeding causes neurological signs in cats, plus parasite risks.

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Cooking makes bones brittle and splintery — they can lacerate or perforate the esophagus or intestine. Raw bones are safer but still need supervision.

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The white sap mildly irritates mouth and gut — toxicity is often exaggerated, but holiday pots do get chewed.

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Ordinary soap and dish soap are mildly toxic — mostly GI irritation. Distinguish hand washes (may contain xylitol) and corrosive cleaners.

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Liver is vitamin-A rich — long-term heavy feeding (or all-liver diets) causes vitamin A toxicity: bony growths and stiff joints, irreversible.

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Repeated contact with the berries causes dermatitis; eating causes vomiting and diarrhea — the berries attract cats.