What’s poisonous to dogs?

181 everyday items checked — the pill bottle, the diffuser, the garage shelf. Each one gets a straight verdict.

Medications (92)

🐶 Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Paracetamol)☠️ ToxicNo. Acetaminophen damages a dog’s liver and red blood cells — never give it without veterinary d 🐶 Albuterol Inhalers (Ventolin, ProAir)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a prescription. Albuterol is used in dogs under veterinary direction, but a bitten inh 🐶 Allopurinol (Zyloprim)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a prescription. Allopurinol is genuinely used in dogs under veterinary care, but human 🐶 Alprazolam (Xanax)☠️ ToxicNo. Alprazolam is toxic to dogs and can cause deep sedation, breathing trouble, or paradoxical a 🐶 Amitriptyline (Elavil)☠️ ToxicNo. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that can cause heart-rhythm problems, seizures, 🐶 Amlodipine (Norvasc)🚫 Not SafeA single tablet is often manageable, but amlodipine can cause dangerous low blood pressure — cal 🐶 Amoxicillin🚫 Not SafeProbably not an emergency, but not harmless either — swallowed amoxicillin usually causes vomiti 🐶 Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin)🚫 Not SafeSwallowed Augmentin usually means an upset stomach for a dog rather than a crisis, but large dos 🐶 Amphetamine salts (Adderall)☠️ ToxicNo. Adderall is highly dangerous to dogs — even one tablet can cause seizures, overheating, and 🐶 Aspirin🚫 Not SafeNot on your own. Aspirin can cause stomach ulcers and bleeding in dogs and should only ever be u 🐶 Atenolol (Tenormin)🚫 Not SafeA single tablet is often tolerable, but atenolol can dangerously slow a dog’s heart — call your 🐶 Atorvastatin (Lipitor)🚫 Not SafeUsually mild, but atorvastatin can upset a dog’s stomach, and very large ingestions strain muscl 🐶 Azithromycin (Zithromax)🚫 Not SafeSwallowed azithromycin usually just upsets a dog’s stomach — unlikely to be deadly, but report i 🐶 Benzocaine gels (Orajel)🚫 Not SafeA small lick of benzocaine gel usually causes mild stomach upset in dogs, but larger amounts can 🐶 Blood Thinners (Eliquis, Xarelto)☠️ ToxicNo. Eliquis and Xarelto can cause serious, hard-to-stop bleeding in dogs — a swallowed tablet is 🐶 Bupropion (Wellbutrin)☠️ ToxicNo. Bupropion can trigger seizures in dogs even at small exposures — treat any swallowed tablet 🐶 Buspirone (Buspar)🚫 Not SafeNo. A dog that eats buspirone meant for a person can become heavily sedated or agitated and need 🐶 Calcium + vitamin D supplements🚫 Not SafeCalcium supplements can seriously sicken a dog in large amounts, and vitamin-D-fortified formula 🐶 Celecoxib (Celebrex)☠️ ToxicNo. Celecoxib is a human NSAID, and a swallowed capsule can cause stomach ulcers and kidney dama 🐶 Cephalexin (Keflex)🚫 Not SafeA dog that eats cephalexin will most likely get an upset stomach — not usually deadly, but alway 🐶 Cetirizine (Zyrtec)⚠️ Only With Vet OKPlain cetirizine is usually tolerated by dogs, and vets sometimes recommend it — but confirm the 🐶 Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)🚫 Not SafeA dog that eats Cipro will most likely get an upset stomach — low lethality, but worth a call, a 🐶 Clonazepam (Klonopin)☠️ ToxicNo. Clonazepam is a potent benzodiazepine that can dangerously sedate a dog for hours — treat an 🐶 Clotrimazole cream (Lotrimin)🚫 Not SafeClotrimazole cream is only mildly toxic to dogs — licking it usually means stomach upset, but co 🐶 Codeine☠️ ToxicNo. Codeine is an opioid that can dangerously depress breathing and consciousness in dogs — trea 🐶 Colchicine☠️ ToxicNo. Colchicine has a very narrow safety margin — even a small number of tablets can be fatal to 🐶 Cough drops (menthol)🚫 Not SafeOne cough drop usually means mild stomach upset for a dog, but xylitol-sweetened drops are an em 🐶 Cough syrup (Dextromethorphan, e.g. Robitussin DM)🚫 Not SafeNo. Dextromethorphan cough syrup is not safe for dogs — overdose causes agitation and seizures, 🐶 Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)☠️ ToxicNo. Cyclobenzaprine can cause severe sedation, seizures, and heart rhythm problems in dogs — tre 🐶 Dexamethasone🚫 Not SafeNot for home use. Dexamethasone is a potent steroid — a swallowed tablet is unlikely to kill a d 🐶 Diclofenac gel (Voltaren)☠️ ToxicNo. Diclofenac gel is a strong NSAID, and licking it off skin or chewing a tube can seriously po 🐶 Digoxin (Lanoxin)☠️ ToxicNo. Digoxin has a narrow safety margin and can cause fatal heart rhythm disturbances in dogs — a 🐶 Dilating Eye Drops (Atropine, Cyclopentolate)🚫 Not SafeNo. Dilating drops licked by a dog can widen its pupils for many hours and upset its stomach — c 🐶 Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOften yes — plain Benadryl is one of the few human medicines vets commonly direct dog owners to 🐶 Doxycycline🚫 Not SafeSwallowed doxycycline is rarely deadly for a dog, but it can cause real stomach and esophagus ir 🐶 Duloxetine (Cymbalta)☠️ ToxicNo. Duloxetine can cause life-threatening serotonin syndrome in dogs — a chewed capsule bottle i 🐶 Famotidine (Pepcid)⚠️ Only With Vet OKGenerally tolerated, and vets often recommend it — but confirm the plan with your vet before giv 🐶 Fish oil capsules⚠️ Only With Vet OKFish oil is generally well tolerated by dogs and often used under veterinary direction, but a wh 🐶 Fluconazole (Diflucan)🚫 Not SafeSwallowed Diflucan usually just upsets a dog’s stomach — low lethality, but a large amount still 🐶 Fluoxetine (Prozac)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a veterinary prescription. Fluoxetine itself is commonly used in dogs, but swallowing 🐶 Fluticasone Nasal Spray (Flonase)🚫 Not SafeNo. Fluticasone nasal spray is not a pet medication — a licked dose may cause stomach upset, and 🐶 Furosemide (Lasix)🚫 Not SafeNo. A dog that eats furosemide not prescribed for it can suffer dehydration and electrolyte cras 🐶 Gabapentin (Neurontin)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a veterinary prescription. Gabapentin is routinely used in dogs, but human capsules an 🐶 Glaucoma Eye Drops (Latanoprost)🚫 Not SafeNo. Latanoprost glaucoma drops licked by a dog can cause vomiting and other effects — a quick ca 🐶 Glipizide (Glucotrol)☠️ ToxicNo. Glipizide is a potent blood-sugar-lowering drug that can push a dog into dangerous hypoglyce 🐶 Glucosamine & chondroitin supplements⚠️ Only With Vet OKJoint supplements are usually well tolerated by dogs and widely used with a vet’s OK, but overdo 🐶 Guaifenesin (Mucinex)🚫 Not SafeGuaifenesin alone is only mildly toxic to dogs, but overdose causes illness and combination tabl 🐶 Human fiber supplements (Metamucil)⚠️ Only With Vet OKPlain psyllium fiber is not toxic to dogs and is sometimes used with a vet’s OK, but dry powder 🐶 Hydrocodone☠️ ToxicNo. Hydrocodone can cause dangerous sedation and breathing depression in dogs — treat any swallo 🐶 Hydrocortisone cream (Cortizone-10)🚫 Not SafeA quick lick of hydrocortisone cream usually causes only mild stomach upset in dogs, but larger 🐶 Hydroxyzine (Atarax)⚠️ Only With Vet OKHydroxyzine is a prescription antihistamine vets sometimes use in dogs — small accidental amount 🐶 Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)☠️ ToxicNo. Ibuprofen is toxic to dogs even in small amounts — never give it, and treat any swallowed pi 🐶 Imodium (Loperamide)☠️ ToxicNo. Loperamide is an opioid that can severely depress a dog’s nervous system, and it is especial 🐶 Insulin (Lantus, Humalog)☠️ ToxicNo. An insulin overdose can cause fatal hypoglycemia in dogs — a chewed pen, spilled vial, or ex 🐶 Iron supplements (Ferrous sulfate)☠️ ToxicNo. Iron overdose is a true toxic emergency in dogs — swallowed ferrous sulfate tablets can caus 🐶 Ivermectin horse paste☠️ ToxicNo. Ivermectin horse paste can fatally poison dogs, especially herding breeds with the MDR1 muta 🐶 Ketotifen allergy eye drops (Zaditor)🚫 Not SafeA lick of ketotifen eye drops usually causes only drowsiness or mild stomach upset in dogs, but 🐶 Levothyroxine (Synthroid)🚫 Not SafeUsually not deadly, but levothyroxine can make a dog seriously ill after a large ingestion — cal 🐶 Lisinopril (Zestril)🚫 Not SafeOften mild in larger dogs, but lisinopril can lower blood pressure dangerously in small dogs — c 🐶 Loratadine (Claritin)⚠️ Only With Vet OKPlain loratadine in a small accidental amount is usually tolerated by dogs, but only give it wit 🐶 Magnesium supplements🚫 Not SafeMagnesium supplements usually cause stomach upset in dogs, but large ingestions can slow the hea 🐶 Melatonin⚠️ Only With Vet OKUsually yes in small amounts, and vets sometimes recommend it — but check the product first and 🐶 Meloxicam (Mobic)☠️ ToxicNo — not your own meloxicam. A veterinary version exists, but human Mobic tablets can poison a d 🐶 Metformin (Glucophage)🚫 Not SafeNo. Metformin can badly upset a dog’s stomach, and large ingestions risk dangerous low blood sug 🐶 Methimazole (Tapazole)🚫 Not SafeNot usually fatal, but methimazole can cause vomiting, liver injury, and blood-cell problems in 🐶 Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)☠️ ToxicNo. Methylphenidate is a stimulant that can cause life-threatening overheating, racing heart, an 🐶 Metronidazole (Flagyl)🚫 Not SafeA swallowed Flagyl tablet usually causes stomach upset in a dog, but big overdoses can trigger t 🐶 Mirtazapine (Remeron)🚫 Not SafeNo. Mirtazapine tablets meant for humans can seriously sedate a dog and, combined with other med 🐶 Multivitamins (human)⚠️ Only With Vet OKPlain multivitamins rarely cause serious harm to dogs, but formulas with iron, vitamin D, or xyl 🐶 Naproxen (Aleve)☠️ ToxicNo. Naproxen is highly toxic to dogs even in small amounts — treat any swallowed tablet as an em 🐶 Neosporin (Triple antibiotic ointment)🚫 Not SafeA lick of Neosporin is usually harmless for dogs beyond mild stomach upset, but it is not a pet 🐶 Nighttime cold/flu caplets (Acetaminophen + antihistamine combos)☠️ ToxicNo. Nighttime cold caplets combine acetaminophen and antihistamines that can cause liver failure 🐶 Nitroglycerin tablets/spray☠️ ToxicNo. Nitroglycerin can drop a dog’s blood pressure dangerously and cause collapse — tablets, spra 🐶 Omeprazole (Prilosec)⚠️ Only With Vet OKA swallowed Prilosec tablet is usually well tolerated by dogs, and vets do prescribe it — but on 🐶 Oxycodone☠️ ToxicNo. Oxycodone is a potent opioid that can fatally depress a dog’s breathing — any ingestion is a 🐶 Pepto-Bismol🚫 Not SafeNot without your vet’s say-so — Pepto-Bismol contains a salicylate related to aspirin and can ma 🐶 Permethrin cream (Elimite)🚫 Not SafeDogs tolerate permethrin better than cats, but swallowing permethrin cream or absorbing it throu 🐶 Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)☠️ ToxicNo. Phenylephrine can severely poison dogs — it drives blood pressure and heart rate dangerously 🐶 Prednisone🚫 Not SafeNot for self-dosing. A swallowed prednisone pill is rarely instantly deadly, but steroids can ca 🐶 Pregabalin (Lyrica)☠️ ToxicNo. Pregabalin is far more potent than gabapentin, and unsupervised ingestion can dangerously se 🐶 Prenatal vitamins☠️ ToxicNo. Prenatal vitamins carry high iron levels that can cause fatal poisoning in dogs — treat any 🐶 Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)☠️ ToxicNo. Pseudoephedrine is a severe stimulant poison for dogs — even one tablet can cause seizures a 🐶 Saline nasal sprays🚫 Not SafePlain saline spray is low risk for dogs beyond mild drooling, but medicated nasal sprays are a d 🐶 Sertraline (Zoloft)☠️ ToxicNo. Sertraline is a human antidepressant that can seriously harm dogs — any swallowed pill needs 🐶 Tramadol (Ultram)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a veterinary prescription. Tramadol is often prescribed for dogs, but human tablets an 🐶 Trazodone (Desyrel)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a veterinary prescription. Trazodone is widely used in dogs, but human-strength tablet 🐶 Tums (Calcium carbonate)⚠️ Only With Vet OKIn small accidental amounts, calcium carbonate antacids are usually not dangerous for dogs, but 🐶 Venlafaxine (Effexor)☠️ ToxicNo. Venlafaxine can cause serotonin syndrome in dogs — agitation, tremors, and fever — and any i 🐶 Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)☠️ ToxicNo. Vitamin D3 is highly toxic to dogs and a true emergency — even a small number of tablets can 🐶 Warfarin (Coumadin)☠️ ToxicNo. Warfarin prevents blood from clotting and can cause fatal internal bleeding in dogs, sometim 🐶 Zinc supplements☠️ ToxicNo. Zinc tablets can cause fatal poisoning in dogs by destroying red blood cells and damaging or 🐶 Zolpidem (Ambien)☠️ ToxicNo. Zolpidem can cause heavy sedation or paradoxical agitation in dogs, and larger doses depress

Essential Oils (37)

🐶 Anise Oil🚫 Not SafeNo. Anise oil can make dogs seriously ill — it irritates the gut and slows the nervous system in 🐶 Basil Oil⚠️ Only With Vet OKFairly mild. Basil oil is one of the gentler oils for dogs, but it still must never be applied n 🐶 Bergamot Oil🚫 Not SafeUse caution. Bergamot oil can sicken a dog through ingestion or skin contact, and it can make sk 🐶 Camphor Oil☠️ ToxicNo. Camphor oil is toxic to dogs and can cause seizures at relatively small doses.🐶 Cedarwood Oil⚠️ Only With Vet OKFairly mild. Cedarwood oil is among the gentler oils for dogs and appears in some pet products, 🐶 Cinnamon Oil🚫 Not SafeNot as an oil. Cinnamon oil is a strong skin and gut irritant for dogs, unlike the dry spice in 🐶 Citrus Oils (Lemon, Orange, d-Limonene)🚫 Not SafeNot safely. Concentrated citrus oils irritate dogs on contact, and d-limonene products have caus 🐶 Clove Oil🚫 Not SafeNot safely. Clove oil irritates a dog’s mouth and gut and can harm the liver at higher doses.🐶 Copaiba Oil⚠️ Only With Vet OKYes with care. Copaiba is one of the gentlest oils for dogs — light ventilated diffusion is reas 🐶 Dill Oil🚫 Not SafeNo. Dill oil is too concentrated for dogs — expect stomach upset and possible nervous system sig 🐶 Eucalyptus Oil☠️ ToxicNo. Concentrated eucalyptus oil can poison a dog if swallowed, licked off fur, or absorbed throu 🐶 Fennel Oil🚫 Not SafeNo. Fennel oil is too concentrated for dogs — it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and nervous syste 🐶 Frankincense Oil⚠️ Only With Vet OKYes with care. Frankincense is one of the gentler oils for dogs — fine in light ventilated diffu 🐶 Garlic Oil☠️ ToxicNo — garlic oil is toxic to dogs. It concentrates the same compounds as garlic that destroy red 🐶 Geranium Oil🚫 Not SafeNot safely. Geranium oil irritates dogs on contact, and ingestion causes illness, though severe 🐶 Juniper Berry Oil🚫 Not SafeNo. Juniper berry oil is not safe for dogs — expect stomach upset and skin irritation, and keep 🐶 Lavender Oil🚫 Not SafeNot really. Lavender oil is milder than many oils, but ingested or applied undiluted it still si 🐶 Lemongrass Oil🚫 Not SafeUse caution. Lemongrass oil irritates dogs on contact, and ingestion causes illness, though seri 🐶 Myrrh Oil⚠️ Only With Vet OKYes with care. Myrrh oil is relatively mild for dogs in light diffusion, though swallowing it or 🐶 Niaouli Oil🚫 Not SafeNo. Niaouli oil can make dogs sick — its cineole content irritates the gut and airways, and it s 🐶 Oregano Oil🚫 Not SafeNot safely. Oregano oil is a concentrated phenol that irritates dogs on contact, and ingestion c 🐶 Patchouli Oil⚠️ Only With Vet OKYes with care. Patchouli is a milder oil for dogs — brief ventilated diffusion is reasonable, bu 🐶 Pennyroyal Oil☠️ ToxicNo. Pennyroyal oil is one of the most dangerous essential oils for dogs and has caused fatal poi 🐶 Peppermint Oil🚫 Not SafeNot really. Peppermint oil can make a dog seriously ill if swallowed or applied to skin, though 🐶 Pine Oil🚫 Not SafeNot safely. Concentrated pine oil irritates dogs on contact, and ingestion can affect the nervou 🐶 Ravensara Oil🚫 Not SafeNo. Ravensara oil can make dogs ill — its terpene profile irritates the gut and skin, and safe d 🐶 Roman Chamomile Oil⚠️ Only With Vet OKMostly yes with care. Roman chamomile oil is among the gentlest for dogs, but only diluted, diff 🐶 Rosemary Oil⚠️ Only With Vet OKMildly. Rosemary oil is one of the gentler oils for dogs, but it still must never be applied nea 🐶 Sandalwood Oil⚠️ Only With Vet OKYes with care. Sandalwood oil is one of the milder oils for dogs in light, ventilated use — but 🐶 Sweet Birch Oil☠️ ToxicNo — sweet birch oil is genuinely toxic to dogs. It is nearly pure methyl salicylate, the same c 🐶 Tarragon Oil🚫 Not SafeNo. Tarragon oil can make dogs sick — its estragole and anethole irritate the gut and stress the 🐶 Tea Tree Oil☠️ ToxicNo. Tea tree oil is toxic to dogs whether applied to skin or licked off — small amounts can caus 🐶 Thyme Oil🚫 Not SafeNot safely. Thyme oil is rich in thymol, a phenol that irritates dogs on contact and sickens the 🐶 Vetiver Oil⚠️ Only With Vet OKYes with care. Vetiver is among the gentlest oils for dogs — light ventilated diffusion is fine,🐶 Wintergreen Oil☠️ ToxicNo. Wintergreen oil is essentially natural aspirin (methyl salicylate) and can seriously poison 🐶 Wormwood Oil☠️ ToxicNo — wormwood oil is toxic to dogs. Its thujone content attacks the nervous system, and seizures 🐶 Ylang Ylang Oil🚫 Not SafeUse caution. Ylang ylang oil can sicken a dog if swallowed or applied to skin, though it is mild

Household (52)

🐶 Alcohol (Beer, Wine, Spirits)☠️ ToxicNo. Alcohol poisons dogs at far smaller amounts than people, and severe cases can cause coma and 🐶 Ant Baits & Traps (Borax / Avermectin)🚫 Not SafeNo. Ant baits are only mildly toxic, but chewing them can cause stomach upset, and swallowing pl 🐶 Antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol)☠️ ToxicNo. Antifreeze is one of the deadliest household chemicals for dogs — a few tablespoons can caus 🐶 BBQ Grill Cleaner (Caustic Foam)☠️ ToxicNo. Grill cleaner is caustic lye that burns skin, mouth, and throat, and residue left on grates 🐶 Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite)🚫 Not SafeRisky, not instantly deadly. Diluted bleach fumes and dry surfaces are usually tolerable, but dr 🐶 Button Batteries (Lithium Cells)☠️ ToxicNo. Swallowed button batteries can burn through a dog’s esophagus within hours — this is one of 🐶 Carpet Cleaner & Deodorizer Powder🚫 Not SafeNo. Carpet cleaners and deodorizer powders irritate dogs’ stomachs, paws, and airways — they are 🐶 Depilatory (Hair Removal) Cream🚫 Not SafeNo. Depilatory cream dissolves hair with chemicals that also burn a dog’s mouth and tongue, so a 🐶 Dishwasher Detergent Pods🚫 Not SafeNo. Dishwasher pods contain strongly alkaline detergent that can burn a dog’s mouth, tongue and 🐶 Disinfectant Wipes⚠️ Only With Vet OKMostly yes once surfaces are dry — dried residue is low risk, but chewing a wet wipe or freshly 🐶 Drain Cleaner (Sulfuric Acid / Lye)☠️ ToxicNo. Drain cleaner contains sulfuric acid or lye that causes instant, devastating burns to a dog’🐶 E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice)☠️ ToxicNo. Vape liquid is concentrated nicotine and one of the most dangerous products a dog can swallo 🐶 Expanding Polyurethane Glue (Gorilla Glue)☠️ ToxicA true emergency. Expanding polyurethane glue reacts with stomach fluid and swells into a solid 🐶 Gasoline☠️ ToxicHighly dangerous. Swallowed gasoline threatens the lungs through aspiration and burns the mouth,🐶 Glow Sticks🚫 Not SafeNo. Glow stick liquid is not usually fatal but tastes terrible and causes drooling, gagging, and 🐶 Glyphosate Weed Killer (Roundup)🚫 Not SafeRisky while wet. Fresh spray irritates a dog’s mouth and stomach, but a treated lawn that has fu 🐶 Hair Dye & Bleach Kits🚫 Not SafeNo. Hair dye and bleach kits contain peroxide and ammonia that burn a dog’s mouth and upset the 🐶 Hand Sanitizer🚫 Not SafeUsually survivable, still serious. A small lick mostly causes drooling and stomach upset, while 🐶 Hydrogen Peroxide🚫 Not SafeRisky at home. Veterinarians sometimes use 3% peroxide to make a dog vomit, but owners should ne 🐶 Ink Pens & Printer Cartridges🚫 Not SafeNo. Pen and printer ink is mostly a mess rather than a poisoning, but the plastic pieces and swa 🐶 Latex & Oil-Based Paint🚫 Not SafeNo. Wet paint sickens dogs who lap it, and oil-based paint in particular must never be vomited b 🐶 Laundry Detergent Pods🚫 Not SafeNo. Laundry pods are concentrated detergent — biting one squirts it down the throat and can caus 🐶 Lawn Fertilizer🚫 Not SafeRisky. Fresh fertilizer or a mouthful of granules causes real stomach upset, though a fully wate 🐶 Lighter Fluid☠️ ToxicHighly dangerous. Lighter fluid is a hydrocarbon, and swallowing even a small amount can cause c 🐶 Liquid Potpourri & Simmering Oils🚫 Not SafeNo. Dogs who drink simmering potpourri or concentrated fragrance oils get chemical mouth burns a 🐶 Lysol & Disinfectant Sprays🚫 Not SafeNo. Disinfectant sprays like Lysol irritate a dog’s mouth, skin and airways — licked droplets or 🐶 Marijuana Edibles & THC Products☠️ ToxicNo. THC products poison dogs, and edibles are doubly dangerous because they often contain chocol 🐶 Mothballs (Naphthalene / Paradichlorobenzene)☠️ ToxicNo. Mothballs are poisonous to dogs, and naphthalene types can destroy red blood cells and damag 🐶 Motor Oil & Used Oil🚫 Not SafeNo. Motor oil sickens dogs who lap it or lick it off their fur, and used oil carries combustion 🐶 Mouthwash (Alcohol / Xylitol)☠️ ToxicNo. Many mouthwashes contain xylitol or high alcohol, and either can poison a dog who laps a spi 🐶 Nail Polish & Acetone Remover🚫 Not SafeNo. Acetone remover and wet polish cause stomach upset and drunkenness in dogs, and vomiting mus 🐶 Nicotine & Cigarette Butts☠️ ToxicNo. Nicotine is one of the deadliest household poisons for dogs — even a single cigarette butt c 🐶 Oven Cleaner (Caustic Spray)☠️ ToxicNo. Oven cleaner is caustic lye in spray form — licking or inhaling it causes severe burns to th 🐶 Paint Thinner & Mineral Spirits☠️ ToxicHighly dangerous. Paint thinner is a petroleum distillate that burns tissue and can cause fatal 🐶 Permethrin Yard & Bug Sprays🚫 Not SafeNo. Concentrated permethrin sprays can make dogs seriously ill if licked or inhaled while wet, t 🐶 Pine-Sol & Pine Oil Cleaners🚫 Not SafeNo. Pine oil cleaners like Pine-Sol irritate a dog’s mouth and stomach, and large licks can caus 🐶 Pool Chlorine Tablets☠️ ToxicNo. Concentrated chlorine tablets are caustic and can cause severe internal burns — a dog who ch 🐶 Rat Poison (Anticoagulant Rodenticide)☠️ ToxicNo. Anticoagulant rat poison is among the deadliest household hazards for dogs, and symptoms are 🐶 Rock Salt & Ice Melt🚫 Not SafeRisky. Rock salt burns paw pads, and licking it off can cause stomach upset and, in larger amoun 🐶 Rubbing Alcohol (Isopropyl)☠️ ToxicDangerous in quantity. Isopropyl alcohol is roughly twice as potent as drinking alcohol, and a l 🐶 Rust Remover☠️ ToxicNo. Rust removers are among the most corrosive products in the home, and ingestion can cause dee 🐶 Silica Gel Packets🚫 Not SafeNo. The beads themselves are mostly inert, but the packet can cause choking or a blockage, so a 🐶 Slime & Modeling Putty🚫 Not SafeNo. Homemade slime and putty sicken dogs through glue, borax, and glitter, and salt-based putty 🐶 Snail & Slug Bait (Metaldehyde)☠️ ToxicNo. Metaldehyde snail bait is a fast-acting killer for dogs — a small handful of pellets can cau 🐶 Sugar-Free Gum (Xylitol)☠️ ToxicNo. Xylitol gum is one of the most dangerous items a dog can steal — a few pieces can crash bloo 🐶 Sunscreen🚫 Not SafeNo. Sunscreen causes vomiting and diarrhea when dogs lick it off their fur, and products with zi 🐶 Super Glue (Cyanoacrylate)🚫 Not SafeMostly a mess, not a poisoning. Cyanoacrylate glue is low in toxicity, but it bonds lips, tongue 🐶 Toilet Bowl Cleaner (Acid-Based)☠️ ToxicNo. Acid toilet cleaners burn the mouth, throat, and stomach on contact, and dogs who drink from 🐶 Toothpaste (Fluoride)🚫 Not SafeNo. Human toothpaste upsets dogs’ stomachs, and swallowed fluoride in quantity is harmful — some 🐶 WD-40 & Penetrating Oils🚫 Not SafeNo. WD-40 is a petroleum product that causes stomach upset in dogs and can cause lung damage if 🐶 Windshield Washer Fluid (Methanol)☠️ ToxicExtremely dangerous. Washer fluid contains methanol or ethylene glycol, and even a few lapped sw 🐶 Wood Stain & Varnish🚫 Not SafeNo. Wet wood stain and varnish contain solvents that poison dogs who lick them, and vomiting ris