🍁🍂AUTUMN HAZARDS FOR YOUR PETS🍂🍁

🍁🍂AUTUMN HAZARDS FOR YOUR PETS 🍂🍁

We are firmly in Autumn now, I played my first game of 'leaf or poop' today, so we definitely are!

Here is a list of some things that are toxic to pets that are often about at this time of year and how to keep your pets safe:

🌰 Horse Chestnuts, Acorns & Oak Leaves

These can cause stomach upset, drooling, and vomiting. Acorns contain tannins, which can be toxic to dogs, and both can pose choking or blockage risks.

🌽 Corn Cobs

While corn itself isn’t toxic, cobs can easily cause life-threatening intestinal blockages if swallowed.

🍇 Grapes & Raisins

Even a small amount can cause acute kidney failure in dogs and cats. Avoid sharing fruit snacks, baked goods, or trail mixes containing these.

🍄 Wild Mushrooms

Autumn is mushroom season — and many wild varieties are highly poisonous to pets. Symptoms can include vomiting, drooling, seizures, and liver failure.

🌿 Autumn Plants

Plants like chrysanthemums, lilies, ivy, and cyclamen can all be toxic. Check any seasonal bouquets or planters before bringing them indoors.

🎃 Raw, Mouldy or Spiced Pumpkin or Squash

While plain, cooked pumpkin can be healthy, raw, mouldy, or spiced versions (especially with nutmeg) can upset your pet’s stomach or be toxic.

🕯️ Candles & Essential Oils

Scented candles and diffusers may contain harmful oils (like tea tree, eucalyptus, or cinnamon). Keep them out of reach, and never leave pets unsupervised near flames.

🍬 Halloween Sweets

Chocolate, xylitol (in sugar-free candy), and wrappers are all dangerous for pets.

🍞 Uncooked Bread Dough

Yeast dough can expand in a pet’s stomach, leading to painful bloating or even alcohol poisoning from fermenting yeast.

🥜 Walnuts, Macadamia & Salted Nuts

Certain nuts are toxic, while salted varieties can cause dehydration or pancreatitis.

❄️ Antifreeze & De-Icers

Ethylene glycol (found in antifreeze) tastes sweet but is extremely toxic. Even a few drops can be fatal.

📞 UK: Animal PoisonLine – 01202509000

Stay safe this beautiful Autumn 💙🐾