Author: Kelly Marshall
Many dog owners don't consider that harmless little house and
garden plants may be a potential source of danger to your dog
or puppy. Usually poisonous plants are more deadly to small
puppies, but some plants, even in small amounts, can be toxic
to dogs of any size. By taking the time to understand the
various plants and their levels of toxicity for dogs you can
avoid costly vet bills and even more serious conditions.
Depending on the type of plant either the leaves, stems, bark,
roots or fruit can be toxic. Some plants are only toxic at
various times in their growth stage whereas others are always
poisonous. For information on each type of plant the internet,
your vet, or even a plant and gardening book is great resource.
Garden Plants
Believe it or not some of the most common garden plants are
also the most deadly. Tomato plants, both the leaves and the
stems, can be toxic to dogs. St. John's Wort, an herbal plant,
is very toxic leading to vomiting and seizures. Other garden
plants that can be problematic include:
·Apricot
·Avocado
·Black Cherry
·Black Walnuts
·Castor Beans
·Catnip
·Chokecherry
·Eggplant
·Garlic
·Mushrooms
·Mustard plants/greens
·Onion
·Peach
·Plum
·Potato
·Pokeweed
·Spinach
Fencing the garden area or monitoring if the dog is actually
eating the plants within the garden is important. When in doubt
completely isolating the garden from the area the dog is kept is
a great idea.
Ornamental Outdoor Plants
Everyone loves to have their yard area looking great, but not
at the expense of his or her animals becoming ill. Some of the
showiest of the flowering plants are also the most deadly,
including Oleander and many of the flowering shrubs. The list
of the most common flowering and ornamental plants that are
frequently found in gardens are:
·Amaryllis
·Baby's Breath
·Bird of Paradise
·Black Eyed Susan
·Bleeding Heart
·Bluebonnet
·Boston Ivy
·Calla Lilly
·Chrysanthemums
·Cyclamen
·Daffodil
·Daisy
·Elephant Ear
·Easter Lilly
·Ferns
·Flamingo plant
·Geranium
·Honeysuckle
·Hyacinth
·Hydrangea
·Ivy
·Jade plant
·Lantana
·Larkspur
·Marigolds
·Morning Glory
·Peony
·Primrose
·Rhododendron
·Tiger Lily
·Yucca
There are many other beautiful garden flower that can also be
deadly, so be sure to check with the nursery or garden shop
before planting them in the same area that you are planning on
keeping your dog.
Indoor Plants
Many of the houseplants including ferns, dieffenbachia, pothos,
ivy, philodendron, and even poinsettias are very toxic to dogs.
Corn plant, peace lilies and any of the ornamental tobacco
plants can be very dangerous for both full-grown dogs and
puppies.
If you think that your dog may have consumed a poisonous or
potentially poisonous plant immediately get them to the vet.
Bring a small amount of the plant with you, including the leaf
and the flower, to help with identification.
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