From:
"Sukie Crandall"
Date: 2008-01-06 22:43:12 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Raisins are toxic
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "greensky042" <greensky042@...> wrote:
>
> I'm posting this on every message board I know. Please read.
> http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp
>
> [Mod: There are also articles in a past issue of Ferrets Magazine on
> acute renal failure in ferrets from raisins or grapes, and one in the
> public files of the ASPCA Poison Control Center.
>
> Information by non-vets on this can be found in the separate FHL
> Archives which can be linked to from the FHL website and in the FML
> Archives.]
>
I am so happy for your post because the article has GREAT LINKS.
Barbara and her people at Snopes do great work finding reliable
references.
http://www.petalia.com.au/Templates/StoryTemplate_Process.cfm?
specie=Dogs&story_no=257
mentions a range of humans foods that have poisoned pets and gives
details for some. Remember that pet types may vary. The list includes:
QUOTING
Other potential dangers Top
Pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips (contain cyanogenic
glycosides resulting in cyanide posioning)
Potato peelings and green looking potatoes
Rhubarb leaves
Mouldy/spoiled foods
Alcohol
Yeast dough
Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine)
Hops (used in home brewing)
Tomato leaves & stems (green parts)
Broccoli (in large amounts)
Raisins and grapes
Cigarettes, tobacco, cigars
and
Chocolate toxicity
Onion and garlic poisoning
The danger of macadamia nuts
Other potential dangers
Related Products
END QUOTES
Also the article:
http://www.thepetcenter.com/wai/poi_PP.html
on common items that poison pets and links to more.
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