{"id":5990,"date":"2021-05-05T15:59:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T15:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=5990"},"modified":"2021-05-05T15:59:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T15:59:53","slug":"seven-common-pet-toxins-in-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/seven-common-pet-toxins-in-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Common Pet Toxins in Your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5995 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4.png\" alt=\"flowers, gardening tools, gardening safety for pet owners, gardening toxins for pets, pet toxins, pet toxins in the garden, pet hazards in the garden, garden safety for pets, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet, St. Paul emergency vet, spring pet toxins, spring pet hazards\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-768x384.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 a toxic item, 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>Spring has finally arrived! After a lingering winter, many people are eager to get into the garden. But before you start planning your garden oasis, be aware of these pet toxins!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5996 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5.png\" alt=\"cat, flowers, gardening safety for pet owners, gardening toxins for pets, pet toxins, pet toxins in the garden, pet hazards in the garden, garden safety for pets, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet, St. Paul emergency vet, spring pet toxins, spring pet hazards\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67132405 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67132405 BCX0\">1. Plants and Flowers<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW67132405 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">B<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">eautiful blooms\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">may be the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">light<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">\u00a0of<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">\u00a0your garden,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">but bear in mind that\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">most will cause a minimum of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">GI<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">\u00a0upset<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">. S<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">ome can\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">be fatal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">if eaten by your pets. The flowers listed below are\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">quite common<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22368537 BCX0\">, as well as very toxic to dogs and cats.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"EOP SCXW22368537 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">Lilies\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two groups of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/understanding-the-toxicity-of-lilies\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lilies<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">produce<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0different toxicities. True lilies such as Tiger, Day, Asiatic, Easter, and Japanese lilies are extremely toxic to cats. If your cat eats<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ven\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0very<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0small<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">amount of these types of lilies, fatal kidney damage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can result<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other lilies such as Peace, Peruvian, and Calla\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">contain<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0calcium oxalate crystals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cause drooling, anorexia, vomiting, and diarrhea in cats and dogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0strongly recommend\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all cat owners\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">keep<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ny<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0lilies out of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">home and garden. If your cat\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eat<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0any\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">portion<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of a true lily,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0seek immediate veterinary care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW66659865\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW66659865\">Tulips<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW66659865\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW66659865\">\u00a0and Daffodils<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59966039 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59966039 BCX0\">If eaten by your pet, this showy springtime bloom can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures, and even heart abnormalities. The bulbs are the most toxic part of the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59966039 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59966039 BCX0\">se<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59966039 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59966039 BCX0\">\u00a0plant<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59966039 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59966039 BCX0\">s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59966039 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59966039 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW59966039 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Azaleas, Rhododendrons, &amp; Fox Glove<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW92298953\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW92298953\">In addition to causing vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness, these plants can also cause life-threatening heart arrhythmias.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145021117 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145021117 BCX0\">Sago Palm<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW232928116 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232928116 BCX0\">This\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW232928116 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232928116 BCX0\">ornamental plant can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and liver failure. All parts of this plant are considered\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW232928116 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232928116 BCX0\">dangerous, but the seeds or nuts have the highest concentration of the toxin.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW232928116 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80024374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80024374 BCX0\">For a complete list of toxic and non-toxic plants, visit ASPCA\u2019s Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant Guide\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW80024374 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW80024374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80024374 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">here<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80024374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80024374 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW80024374 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5992 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9.png\" alt=\"unripe tomatoes, vegetable garden, gardening safety for pet owners, gardening toxins for pets, pet toxins, pet toxins in the garden, pet hazards in the garden, garden safety for pets, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet, St. Paul emergency vet, spring pet toxins, spring pet hazards\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>2. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW243412320 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243412320 BCX0\">Fruits &amp; Vegetables<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW243412320 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200657956 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200657956 BCX0\">What is healthy for humans isn\u2019t always good for our pets! Be sure to fence off your edible garden area to prevent your dog from eating the following fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW200657956 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245051 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245051 BCX0\">Onions, Leeks, Chives, &amp; Garlic (Plants in the Allium family)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW245051 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138055426 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138055426 BCX0\">All<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138055426 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138055426 BCX0\">\u00a0these vegetables cause damage to the red blood cells<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138055426 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138055426 BCX0\">, resulting in<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138055426 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138055426 BCX0\">\u00a0anemia<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138055426 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138055426 BCX0\">; however, l<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138055426 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138055426 BCX0\">arge or repeated ingestions are usually needed to cause toxicity.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW138055426 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55014444 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55014444 BCX0\">Tomatoes<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\">Tomatoes, especially\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\">if\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\">unripe<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\">contain<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\">\u00a0a toxin that cause<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\">s\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17082500 BCX0\">significant gastrointestinal upset in your pet. Ripe tomatoes are less toxic.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW251593195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251593195 BCX0\">Potatoes<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW233711841\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW233711841\">R<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW233711841\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW233711841\">aw potatoes cause anorexia, vomiting, and diarrhea. Cooked potatoes do not usually cause illness.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5994 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3.png\" alt=\"cocoa bean shells, cocoa bean husks, cocoa bean mulch, gardening safety for pet owners, gardening toxins for pets, pet toxins, pet toxins in the garden, pet hazards in the garden, garden safety for pets, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet, St. Paul emergency vet, spring pet toxins, spring pet hazards\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>3. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW96147925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96147925 BCX0\">Cocoa Mulch<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW96147925 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\">This\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\">sweet-smelling<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\">\u00a0garden product<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\">can be very appealing to your dog. Much like\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink BCX0 SCXW100919788\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/why-is-chocolate-toxic-to-my-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">chocolate<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\">, cocoa mulch can make your pet\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\">extremely sick<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\">. Symptoms vary depending on the amount of mulch eaten<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\">, but may include<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\">\u00a0anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmias, tremors, and seizures. We recommend using\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\">natural wood\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW100919788\">mulch if you have a dog.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5998 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6.png\" alt=\"chemical sprays, gardening safety for pet owners, gardening toxins for pets, pet toxins, pet toxins in the garden, pet hazards in the garden, garden safety for pets, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet, St. Paul emergency vet, spring pet toxins, spring pet hazards\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>4. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW155954688 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155954688 BCX0\">Spraying Chemicals<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW155954688 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\">C<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\">hemical sprays (weed killers, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\">etc<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\">) in your garden or lawn<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\">\u00a0c<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\">an be dangerous to pets.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25152323 BCX0\">Symptoms vary depending on the specific chemicals used and the type of exposure:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW25152323 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inhalation\n<ul>\n<li>Pets who inhale the chemicals can develop respiratory issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Direct Contact\n<ul>\n<li>Pets who are topically exposed can develop rashes or chemical burns on their paws, skin, or in their mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Ingested\n<ul>\n<li>Pets who eat treated grass or plants can experience vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, confusion, lethargy, increased thirst, seizures, collapse, coma, or death.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you choose to use chemical sprays,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0important to keep pets and kids off the treated lawn for the recommended timeframe (typically 2-3 days). If\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0pet does walk or roll in a treated area, promptly and thoroughly wipe\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">paws,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he them<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0before going inside.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6000 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8.png\" alt=\"fertilizer, gardening safety for pet owners, gardening toxins for pets, pet toxins, pet toxins in the garden, pet hazards in the garden, garden safety for pets, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet, St. Paul emergency vet, spring pet toxins, spring pet hazards\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>5. Fertilizer<\/h4>\n<p>There are many <span data-contrast=\"auto\">types of fertilizers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and it can be difficult to know which ingredients are toxic to pets<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0While most will only cause mild\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GI\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">symptoms, there are a few t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">avoid<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If eaten, f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ertilizers with iron can cause iron poisoning<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some use insecticides, pesticides, or other\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">toxic\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chemicals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organic fertilizers with blood meal, fish meal, feather meal, or bone meal have a very appealing smell to dogs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If they<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rip<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0open<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0bag<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to chow dow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the fertilizer can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cause a foreign body obstruction,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GI\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">upset, or pancreatitis.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As with chemical sprays, keep pets and kids off the newly fertilized area for the product\u2019s recommended\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">number<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5999 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7.png\" alt=\"compost piles, gardening safety for pet owners, gardening toxins for pets, pet toxins, pet toxins in the garden, pet hazards in the garden, garden safety for pets, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet, St. Paul emergency vet, spring pet toxins, spring pet hazards\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>6. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW81502979 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81502979 BCX0\">Compost<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW81502979 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264340929 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264340929 BCX0\">While\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW264340929 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/compost-garbage-and-mold-oh-my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW264340929 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264340929 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">compost<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264340929 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264340929 BCX0\">\u00a0will help your plants thrive, it can easily land your dog in the ER<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264340929 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264340929 BCX0\">!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264340929 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264340929 BCX0\">\u00a0Compost often grows a toxic mold. When eaten by your dog, moldy compost can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, and seizures. While rarely fatal, symptoms can be severe and often require in-hospital care.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW264340929 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5993 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2.png\" alt=\"mushrooms, gardening safety for pet owners, gardening toxins for pets, pet toxins, pet toxins in the garden, pet hazards in the garden, garden safety for pets, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet, St. Paul emergency vet, spring pet toxins, spring pet hazards\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7. Mushrooms<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we enter the wet and warm months of spring and summer,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">these fungi seem to pop up everywhere!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Several types<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/mushroom-toxicity-in-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">mushrooms<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cause toxicities in dogs. Many\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cause<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">potentially severe GI\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">upset<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. O<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">thers cause neurologic symptoms\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">like\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">weakness, stumbling,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">disorientation<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, vocalizing, tremors, and seizures<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e most serious toxicities result in live<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0failure. Symptoms can develop as soon 30 minutes or up to six hours\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">post-ingestion<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It can be challenging to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">identify<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mushroom<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, even for people who study them, s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0best to promptly remove all mushrooms from your yard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5997 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1.png\" alt=\"dog, flowers, garden, gardening safety for pet owners, gardening toxins for pets, pet toxins, pet toxins in the garden, pet hazards in the garden, garden safety for pets, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet, St. Paul emergency vet, spring pet toxins, spring pet hazards\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\">Spring is a wonderful time here in Minnesota! We hope this information allows you and your pets to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather together<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\">\u00a0\u2013 safely!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\">\u00a0If your pet does get into\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\">one of these garden toxins, contact your family veterinarian, or your local animal emergency hospital. If you are unsure if your pet\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\">ingested enough of a toxin to be dangerous\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\">or\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\">if you should seek\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\">veterinary attention, call the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW11742271 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW11742271 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ASPCA Animal Poison Control<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11742271 BCX0\">\u00a0Center at 888-426-4435.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW11742271 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4704 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BLOG-Author-Block-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BLOG-Author-Block-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BLOG-Author-Block-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a data-pin-do=\"embedPin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/386676318014730348\/\"><\/a><br \/>\n<script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6479\" 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic item, 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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