{"id":2184,"date":"2015-09-20T07:33:19","date_gmt":"2015-09-20T07:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=2184"},"modified":"2015-09-20T07:33:19","modified_gmt":"2015-09-20T07:33:19","slug":"4-pet-toxins-to-watch-out-for-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/4-pet-toxins-to-watch-out-for-this-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Pet Toxins to Watch Out For This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5227 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T215048.165.png\" alt=\"dog, leaf pile, gold leaves, fall toxins, fall pet toxins, autumn pet toxins, autumn pet safety, autumn pet hazards, pet health, pet safety, emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T215048.165.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T215048.165-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #f99d1c;\"> If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested something toxic, this is considered an \u201cORANGE\u201d \u2013 or urgent case \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is advised, call your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital ahead of your arrival. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr style=\"width: 100%;\" size=\"3\" \/>\n<p>Fall is a lovely season in Minnesota, but as the warm summer months transition into the cool of fall and winter, it is important that families are aware of the various types of household hazards that pose a threat to our pets during this time of year.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Chocolate<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/why-is-chocolate-toxic-to-my-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chocolate<\/a> contains chemicals called methylxanthines (which include caffeine and theobromine).<\/li>\n<li>Methylxanthines cause an increase in heart rate, an abnormal heart rhythm, high blood pressure, tremors, and even seizures.<\/li>\n<li>The potential for danger increases with both the amount of chocolate and the type of chocolate that was eaten. White chocolate is the least hazardous, followed by milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and then baker\u2019s chocolate\/cocoa powder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>What to do next if your pet eats chocolate:<\/em>\u00a0Go to your veterinarian right away. When you arrive or call, it is important to tell the veterinarian or staff how much and what type of chocolate your pet has eaten.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5231 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T215924.199.png\" alt=\"chocolate, pet toxins, fall toxins, fall pet toxins, autumn pet toxins, autumn pet safety, autumn pet hazards, pet health, pet safety, emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T215924.199.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T215924.199-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Xylitol<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/xylitol-its-not-so-sweet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Xylitol<\/a>, a sugar substitute, is safe for people, but not for pets.<\/li>\n<li>Dogs and cats are exposed to xylitol through a variety of sources such as sugar-free gum and sugar substitutes for baking.<\/li>\n<li>Xylitol exposure is more common during the holiday season since many families bake treats and goodies with products that contain xylitol.<\/li>\n<li>If a pet eats xylitol, it can cause a release of insulin in the body, and this causes the blood sugar to drop. Low blood sugar can result in lethargy and weakness, but can also cause seizures. Additionally, xylitol can cause liver damage, but it is not fully understood why, and it is, unfortunately, highly unpredictable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>What to do if your pet eats a product with xylitol:<\/em>\u00a0Contact a veterinarian or veterinary poison hotline right away! Xylitol is rapidly absorbed into the body after ingestion (within minutes).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5230 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T215521.065.png\" alt=\"xylitol, pet toxins, fall toxins, fall pet toxins, autumn pet toxins, autumn pet safety, autumn pet hazards, pet health, pet safety, emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T215521.065.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T215521.065-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>3.\u00a0Antifreeze\/Ethylene Glycol<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Ethylene Glycol can be found in antifreeze, windshield de-icing fluid, certain types of paints, inks, and photo developer fluid.<\/li>\n<li>Antifreeze exposure in pets is more common during the fall as people flush their engine coolant systems and\/or replace the antifreeze in their car radiators in preparation for winter.<\/li>\n<li>Ethylene glycol is highly toxic to the kidneys and has a high fatality rate if not treated rapidly and aggressively. \u00a0Soon after ethylene exposure, many pets will seem \u201cdrunk.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>What to do if you suspect your pet has gotten into ethylene glycol:<\/em>\u00a0See a veterinarian right away. Early intervention is vital in saving your pet after ethylene glycol ingestion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5228 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T215501.379.png\" alt=\"antifreeze, car, fall toxins, fall pet toxins, autumn pet toxins, autumn pet safety, autumn pet hazards, pet health, pet safety, emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T215501.379.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T215501.379-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>4.\u00a0Mushrooms<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Many different species of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/mushroom-toxicity-in-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mushrooms<\/a> can grow at the beginning of fall.<\/li>\n<li>Most mushroom species are non-toxic, but some mushrooms can cause liver failure, multiple organ damage, and death. \u00a0Other mushroom species can cause neurologic signs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>What to do if your pet ate mushrooms:<\/em>\u00a0Bring the type of mushroom you suspect your pet ate in with you to the emergency veterinarian\u2019s office or take a picture if possible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5226 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T214857.091.png\" alt=\"dog, mushrooms, fall leaves, fall toxins, fall pet toxins, autumn pet toxins, autumn pet safety, autumn pet hazards, pet health, pet safety, emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T214857.091.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Untitled-design-2020-08-31T214857.091-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Beware of these four fall toxins! If you suspect your pet has eaten a toxic item, call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away. If your veterinarian is unable to see you, but advises immediate care, the\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota<\/a>\u00a0has two locations (one in St. Paul, MN and one in Oakdale, MN) that are open 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6479 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a data-pin-do=\"embedPin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/386676317985352792\/\"><\/a><br \/>\n<script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested something toxic, this is considered an \u201cORANGE\u201d \u2013 or urgent case \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. 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