There are many common products in the home that are poisonous to pets, such as:
Most human medications, including Tylenol, ibuprofen and insulinA variety of types of acids and alkalis are found in auto batteries and small batteries, cleaning products, polishes, bleach, floor wax, disinfectants and even dishwasher soap
Glue
Antifreeze has a very pleasant taste, so is often consumed by pets, but even a teaspoon can be fatal. Antifreeze that contains propylene glycol is safer for animals if ingested in small amounts
Cedar, pine and other soft wood shavings
De-icing salts used to melt snow can get on the animal’s feet and then be ingested when he licks his paws. It is important to wash your pet’s feet after coming inside from the snow.
Arsenic found in water or plants that have herbicides or pesticides
Fumes from non-stick cooking surfaces and self-cleaning ovens and pump/aerosol sprays can be toxic for animals, especially birds
Flea-control products if not used properly
Mothballs
Cosmetics, anti-dandruff shampoos, or creams in tubes if the animal chews through the tube
Zinc oxide
Art and photo supplies
Spoiled garbage
Lead-containing paint, plaster, caulking, linoleum and certain glazes on dishes, solder and golf balls
Plant food
Petroleum products, such as gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, lighter fluid mineral spirits and lubricants (WD-40).
Rat poison, slug and snail bait, and insecticides
Syrup of ipecac (safe for humans, but toxic for pets).
Many lawn products, such as fertilizers with chemicals and pesticides