Keeping your pets safe is not always an easy task. It is amazing how fast they can grab something off the ground or the counter or the table. Depending on what they have ingested the results can be a really bad tummy ache or much much worse. It is important to call your vet immediately to determine what to do next. Sometimes it can be handled at home and quickly other times it is a fast trip in the car to the Emergency room. There are some great resources out there to help you determine what is and what is not toxic for your pets.
A few that may not be so well known are vitamins, especially vitamin D which will can result in Kidney failure and death in large doses http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/toxicity/c_dg_vitamin_d_toxicity#.UTVJm9bxSaQ
Certain types of nut can also be toxic in smaller doses than you would think.
http://www.pawnation.com/2013/03/04/nuts-that-are-unsafe-for-dogs-to-eat
Easter is just around the corner and that means lots of chocolate will be on hand
For chcolate ingestion hydrogen peroxide will help them throw up but check with your vet.
Typically, your dog will vomit on his own. If not, your vet might want you to give your pup hydrogen peroxide to make him or her throw up
1 tablespoon for every 20 pounds is standard dose.. You can use a turkey baster or a medicine dropper to give your pup the liquid, but be sure and call your vet to confirm
Here are lists of posionous items from the ASPCA, HSUS and a few others.
So read up and remember that prevention is key…. but if your pet eats something they shouldn’t; act fast and call your vet.