I have a wonderful new puppy, but like most puppies she is getting into everything. I wonder about all the plants and shrubs I have in my yard and what is dangerous to her? You see, I often find her chewing on sticks and eating anything she can fit into her mouth. Are any of these dangerous to her? What should I NOT plant in the yard now that Mother’s Day ushers in our planting season here is Colorado? I obviously won’t redo my landscaping, but it is good information to know, especially while still training my pup to not eat everything under the sun!
This by no means is a complete list of plants that are dangerous. I had to pick and choose because the list is exhaustive. Thanks to Jenna Stregowski for the valuable information contained in the following chart for poisonous plants to dogs.
Plants Poisonous to Dogs
And…what about our cat lover friends out there? What is harmful to your fur baby? Cats will chew on plants, and they love to climb and explore. It's hard to keep plants out of their reach. So...if you are going to have plants in your house, or if you let your cat out in your yard, you need to be able to accurately identify the plants just in case your cat decides to have a taste. The following is a listing of plants that are toxic to cats.
Plants Poisonous to Cats
Plants Poisonous to Cats
- Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
- Azaleas and Rhododendrons (Rhododendron sp.)
- Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)
- Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum sp.)
- Cyclamen (Cyclamen sp.)
- English Ivy (Hedera helix)
- Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe sp.)
- Lilies (Lilium sp.)
- Marijuana (Cannabis sativa)
- Oleander (Nerium oleander)
- Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum sp.)
- Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
- Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta)
- Spanish thyme (Coleus ampoinicus)
- Tulip and Narcissus bulbs (Tulipa and Narcissus sp.)
- Yew (Taxus sp.)
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Many plants are irritants, especially for the tummy, and most symptoms seen will be redness, swelling or itching of the skin or mouth.
If the toxin directly affects a particular organ, the symptoms seen will be related to that organ. For example:
Many plants are irritants, especially for the tummy, and most symptoms seen will be redness, swelling or itching of the skin or mouth.
If the toxin directly affects a particular organ, the symptoms seen will be related to that organ. For example:
- Fast, slow, or irregular heart beat (if the heart is affected)
- Diarrhea (if the intestines or colon are affected)
- Difficulty breathing (if the airways are affected)
- Vomiting (if the stomach or intestines are affected)
Visit the Pet Poison Helpline for more details on pet poisoning.
Read up on which dog breeds (and names!) commonly ingest poison here.
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