Every year, pets are poisoned by seemingly everyday items. But it's everyday HUMAN items. Not suitable for pets, and some are even questionable for humans but that's a whole different article.

The List of 2023 Pet Toxins has been released and there are some pretty interesting entries.

2023 list of Cat Toxins

Lilies

Chocolate

Onions/Chives/Leeks/Shallots (Allium species)

Garlic

Ibuprofen

Vitamin D3 (supplement)

Plus others:

Alstroemeria, Peruvian lily (Alstroemeria species)

Amphetamine combos (ADHD medication)

Tulips (Tulipa species)

Daylily (Hemerocallis species)

"Cats are incredibly attracted to plants and flowers, particularly lilies," Dr. Schmid added. "Three different varieties of lilies appear in our feline Top 10 list, which also includes tulips. " -Source 

The 2023 List of Dog Toxins

Chocolate

Grapes/Raisons

Xylitol

Ibuprofen

Vitamin D3 (supplement)

Carprofen (pain medication)

Bromethalin (Rat Poison)

Anticoagulant Rat Poison

Marijuana

Onions/Chives/Leeks/Shallots (Allium species)

What do the experts say about Chocolate consumption?

"Chocolate is once again our top toxin for all species," explained Dr. Renee Schmid, a senior veterinary toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline. "Even though it is widely known that pets shouldn't consume chocolate-containing products, they constantly find a way. While chocolate consumption is the number one toxin for dogs, it is the number two poison on the feline list."

Does my dog like getting high?

What's interesting is that Marijuana has made the list for the doggos but not the cats. Maybe cats are just fine with the catnip.

"Both marijuana and carprofen made their first appearance on our canine Top 10 list last year, and they appear again on our 2023 list," Dr. Schmid said. "As more states legalize medical and recreational cannabis, the more marijuana-related calls we are receiving. Interestingly, dogs seem to be much more attracted to marijuana, as cannabis didn't make the feline Top 10 list." Source

Remember, we want to keep our pets safe at all costs, so placing items up higher, in a safe cupboard or even where pets aren't usually at? (Easy to say but our pets follow us everywhere!)