Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Many common household items are poisonous to Bulldogs. You may think that your Bulldog can’t reach or find the items in the following lists, but check your cupboards to make sure. It’s amazing what Bulldogs can get into, and what they find they tend to eat. Keep your Bulldog safe! Drugs and supplements Acetaminophen Amphetamine Antihistamines and decongestants Aspirin Cocaine Iron Marijuana Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Sodium phosphate enemas Tricyclic antidepressants Zinc Insecticides, pesticides, and podenticides Amitraz Anticoagulant rodenticide Arsenic Borate Bromethalin Cholecalciferol or Vitamin D rodenticides DEET Ivermectin (Avermectins) Organophosphates and carbamates Pyrethrin Rotenone Strychnine Zinc-containing rodenticides Foods Chocolate and caffeine Garlic Grapes/Raisins Macadamia nuts Mushrooms Onions Household items Acids Alkalis (Corrosives) Antifreeze Arsenic Borate Bleach Button batteries Citrus oils Detergents Ethylene glycol Iron Isopropanol Kerosene and gasoline Lead Mercury Metaldehyde Moth balls Phenol and phenolic compounds Pine oils Zinc The Peteducation Web site has a complete list of foods to avoid and the reasoning, and the many and varied plants that can do your dog harm.