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Text Box: Sugar Free Chewing Gum containing xylitol can dangerously lower blood sugar and result in mental depression, seizures, coma, and/or death when ingested.     Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, coma and/or death. Dark chocolate is most toxic.     Onions can cause Heinz body formation, break down of red blood cells, and severe anemia when ingested.     Thread, ribbons, yard, Easter grass, string, yarn, and tinsil (linear foreign bodies) can cause damage and perforation of the intestines when ingested.     Toothpicks can rupture the intestines and migrate into tissues within the abdominal cavity when ingested.     Rodenticides act as a strong anticoagulant, cause life-threatening or fatal hemorrhage when ingested. There is an antidote.     Antifreeze causes life-threatening and often fatal kidney failure. There is an antidote that can be given early in the treatment.     Roach and ant baits that contain organophosphates can cause salivation, urination, defecation, seizures, and/or death. Cats are more severely affected. There is an antidote that can be given.     Prescription drugs meant for humans can be toxic to pets. Bring prescription bottles or labels to the veterinarian.       Pain reliever ingestion: ibuprofen, naproxen can cause kidney failure, gastric ulcers, bleeding; aspirin can cause gastric ulcers, bleeding, and severe acidosis (very toxic to cats); acetaminophen can cause anemia, liver failure and/or death in cats. There is an antidote for acetaminophen in cats.     Candles and potpourri: Hot candle wax can cause skin burns. Liquid potpourri can cause erosions of the mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines when ingested.     Electrical cords when bitten can cause oral ulceration, lung edema, abnormal heart rhythms, seizures, and/or death.     Time is of the essence!! Contact Taylor Veterinary Hospital or your primary care veterinarian immediately if you believe that your pet has been affected by any of these items.        

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