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When a pet comes in after eating something poisonous, many owners are surprised. Not just by the fact that their pets ate something they shouldn\u2019t have, but also because it\u2019s something the owner never knew would cause harm.
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Toxic foods and substances, along with plants<\/a>, are not as uncommon in the home and yard as you might think. Since your cat is endlessly curious and your dog works a side job as a vacuum cleaner, it is no surprise that pet poisonings occur by the thousands each year. 
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Your team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital <\/a>wants to help owners understand some of the signs of toxicity, as well as these unusual things that can be poisonous to your cat or dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Pet Toxicity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each year, there are over 214,000 cases of pet poisoning. When a poison is ingested, and this includes medications, plants, chemicals, and certain foods, the organs of the body are affected. The problem with a pet owner recognizing pet toxicity is when the substance ingested is unknown and the signs are subtle or progress over time. It\u2019s often the case that the kidneys are damaged when more serious toxicity occurs.
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Since the symptoms of pet toxicity vary, according to the substance and the organs affected, there is no exact sign of toxicity. The more common symptoms, though, are:
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