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Top 10 poisonous plants for dogs


The 16 Most Common Poisonous Plants for Dogs – Central California SPCA, Fresno, CA

Fido may be tempting fate every time you go for a walk. O.K., so that’s a bit melodramatic but it’s at least partially true. There are a huge number of plants that are highly toxic and even deadly to dogs. Some of these plants are present in your local park, your neighbor’s garden, even your own home.

While the list of toxic plants is very long, we’re going to focus on the poisonous plants for dogs that are commonly found around homes and neighborhoods. Follow along to learn about which plants you’ll want to avoid on your next walk.

#1 Sago Palm

These ornamental palms are popular in warmer climates and every part of it is toxic to dogs. They are also said to be very alluring as some dogs find them quite delicious. Serious side effects including liver failure and possible death can occur, so be very careful.

#2 Tomato Plant

With summer comes tomato plants in the garden. Make sure to keep dogs clear though, as they can cause weakness, gastrointestinal problems, drowsiness, dilated pupils, slow heart rate, and confusion.

#3 Aloe Vera

We rub it on our skin and some of us even drink the juice, but aloe is something your dog needs to avoid. Saponins in this succulent can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, tremors, and general central nervous system depression.

#4 Ivy

Vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation and drooling, and abdominal pain are caused by ingesting ivy.

#5 Amaryllis

Another poisonous plant for dogs, this flowering bulb is a very common garden ornamental. Pay particular attention if you grow the bulbs indoors.

#6 Gladiola

This lovely summer flower can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and general lethargy.

#7 American Holly

A popular ornamental shrub in some areas, holly is a low toxicity plant but your dog may experience vomiting and diarrhea if they eat it.

#8 Daffodil

Commonly found in the spring, these flowers can cause intestinal spasms, low blood pressure, salivation, tremors, vomiting, diarrhea, and even cardiac arrhythmia.

#9 Baby’s Breath

You know it from virtually every bouquet of flowers you’ve ever received. This small flower that accompanies floral arrangements can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

#10 Milkweed

Very common, very pleasant to look at, very toxic to dogs. Milkweed will induce the usual vomiting and diarrhea, but your dog may also experience difficulty breathing, rapid and weak pulse, dilated pupils, and even kidney or liver failure and death.

#11 Castor Bean

Not common in gardens, castor bean is found in parks and other large-scale outdoor landscaping. If ingested your dog may experience drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, extreme thirst, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. Potentially fatal in severe cases, which may present as muscle twitching, tremors, seizures, and even coma.

#12 Azalea/Rhododendron

These common flowering shrubs are poisonous plants for dogs and produce serious gastrointestinal issues. They can additionally cause weakness, discoordination, and weak heart rate. Potentially fatal.

#13 Tulip

Who doesn’t love tulips? Hopefully Fido because they’re another poisonous plant for dogs. The usual gastrointestinal problems are accompanied by central nervous system depression and even convulsions and death.

#14 Chrysanthemum

Vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, and drooling may be in your dog’s future if they ingest this common flower.

#15 Begonia

A very common garden flower that can cause extreme oral irritation and excessive inflammation of the mouth, as well as drooling and vomiting.

#16 Oleander

All parts of this flower, fresh or dried, are poisonous and should be avoided by all pets.

These are 16 poisonous plants for dogs that you’ll need to look out for. If you have these planted in your garden or are using any of them to decorate the inside of your home, be especially careful and be sure your dog isn’t able to ingest them. If you notice a decline in your dog’s health and he is presenting with any of the symptoms listed above, contact your vet immediately or seek help with animal poison control at 888-426-4435.

Top Poisonous Plants To Pets

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Every day, Pet Poison Helpline receives dozens of phone calls from dog owners and cat owners saying “My cat ate a lily!” or “My dog ate a plant. Is it poisonous?” Some of the most poisonous plants for dogs and cats are reviewed below. While there are thousands of species of plants and flowers, only a small percentage of plants are truly dangerous and poisonous to your pet. Make sure you know which plants are most deadly to avoid your dog or cat from getting into these poisonous flowers and poisonous plants!

Autumn Crocus

There are two Crocus plants: one that blooms in the spring (Crocus species) and the other in the autumn Colchicum autumnale). The spring plants are more common and are part of the Iridaceae family. These ingestions can cause general gastrointestinal upset including vomiting and diarrhea. These should not be mistaken for Autumn Crocus, part of the Liliaceae family, which contain colchicine. The Autumn Crocus is highly toxic and can cause severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver and kidney damage, and respiratory failure. If you’re not sure what plant it is, bring your pet to their veterinarian immediately for care. Signs may be seen immediately but can be delayed for days.

Azalea

In the same family as rhododendrons, azaleas can have serious effects on pets. Eating even a few leaves can result in vomiting, diarrhea and excessive drooling; without immediate veterinary attention, the pet could fall into a coma and possibly die.

Cyclamen

The roots of this seasonal flowering plant are especially dangerous to pets. If ingested, cyclamen can cause severe vomiting and even death.

Kalanchoe

This popular flowering succulent plant can cause vomiting, diarrhea and heart arrhythmias if ingested by pets.

Lilies

There are dangerous and benign lilies out there, and it’s important to know the difference. Peace, Peruvian, and Calla lilies contain oxalate crystals that cause minor signs, such as tissue irritation to the mouth, tongue, pharynx, and esophagus – this results in minor drooling. The more dangerous, potentially fatal lilies are true lilies, and these include Tiger, Day, Asiatic, Easter and Japanese Show lilies – all of which are highly toxic to cats! Even small ingestions (such as 2-3 petals or leaves) can result in severe kidney failure. If your cat is seen consuming any part of a lily, bring your cat (and the plant) immediately to a veterinarian for medical care. The sooner you bring in your cat, the better and more efficiently we can treat the poisoning.

For more information on lilies, please visit our No Lilies for Kitties campaign.

Oleander

Oleander is an outdoor shrub, popular for its evergreen qualities and delicate flowers. However, the leaves and flowers are extremely toxic if ingested and can cause severe vomiting, slow the heart rate and possibly even cause death.

Dieffenbachia

Popular in many homes and offices, dieffenbachia can cause intense oral irritation, drooling, nausea, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if ingested.

Daffodils

These flowers contain lycorine, an alkaloid with strong emetic properties (something that triggers vomiting). Ingestion of the bulb, plant or flower can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and even possible cardiac arrhythmias or respiratory depression. Crystals are found in the outer layer of the bulbs, similar to hyacinths, which cause severe tissue irritation and secondary drooling. Daffodil ingestions can result in more severe symptoms so if an exposure is witnessed or symptoms are seen, we recommend seeking veterinary care for further supportive care.

Lily of the Valley

The Convallaria majalis plant contains cardiac glycosides which will cause symptoms similar to digitalis (foxglove) ingestion. These symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, a drop in heart rate, severe cardiac arrhythmias, and possibly seizures. Pets with any known exposure to this plant should be examined and evaluated by a veterinarian and treated symptomatically.

Sago Palm

Very popular in warmer climates, this household and outdoor plant can be very harmful to pets. If ingested, the leaves and seeds can cause vomiting, bloody stools, damage to the stomach lining, severe liver failure and, in some cases, death.

Tulips and Hyacinths

Tulips contain allergenic lactones while hyacinths contain similar alkaloids. The toxic principle of these plants is very concentrated in the bulbs (versus the leaf or flower), so make sure your dog isn’t digging up the bulbs in the garden. When the plant parts or bulbs are chewed or ingested, it can result in tissue irritation to the mouth and esophagus. Typical signs include profuse drooling, vomiting, or even diarrhea, depending on the amount consumed. There’s no specific antidote, but with supportive care from the veterinarian, animals do quite well. With large ingestions of the bulb, more severe symptoms such as an increase in heart rate and changes in respiration can be seen, and should be treated by a veterinarian. These more severe signs are seen in cattle or our overzealous, chowhound Labradors.

 

This is only a partial list of poisonous plants. For a more complete list of plants poisonous to cats and dogs, visit our Poison List.

If you suspect your pet has ingested any of these items or any other questionable substance, call Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 or your veterinarian for assistance. Accurate and timely identification of the suspected substance is very important. Having the container, package, or label in hand will save valuable time and may save the life of your pet.

10 Dangerous Plants for Pets

Pets love indoor plants, even if they don't like them. Therefore, the combination of your favorite hairies with flowers in one apartment turns into an entertaining quest. But the main problem is not that a pet will gobble up a hundred-year-old bonsai and not frown, but in mortal danger that can lurk in poisonous leaves or plant roots.

Nature endowed animals with survival instinct, excellent sense of smell and eyesight, and plants got at their disposal thorns, poisonous juice and other small “joys” that allow them to scare away anyone who can cause them significant harm.

Some pet owners still believe that their four-legged pet knows what is bad for him and what is good for him, and if he chews ficus, then he “does not have enough vitamins”. This is only partly true. Your pet may really lack vitamins, but, alas, his instincts are no longer the same as those of wild relatives.

Photo from the website fourleggedguru.com

Pets often cannot distinguish a useful plant from a harmful one, therefore the owner's task is to know what can be eaten for his pet and what is strictly forbidden.

This is especially true for puppies, kittens, rabbits and other “fluffy little things” that drag everything that seems tasty to them into their mouths. But if your adult cat or dog has a habit of chewing everything that lies badly (hanging, growing), then be careful - perhaps there is a plant in your apartment that can be dangerous for your four-legged friend. 10 poisonous plants for domestic animals

Dieffenbachia, photo from ourhouseplants. com

What is poisonous : all parts of these plants (leaves, stems, flowers, roots). The juice contains poisonous proteins and cyanide compounds, and even a small dose of these compounds can lead to the death of the animal.
What are the consequences: burns and swelling of the mucous membranes and larynx. If it gets into the eyes, conjunctivitis, an irreversible change in the cornea, may develop.

2. Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia, Croton, Akalifa, Jatropha.

Triangular Euphorbia (Euphorbia Trigona), photo from flickr.com

What is poisonous: juice.
What are the consequences: burns, ulcers, inflammation of the mucous membranes, disorders of nervous activity, dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract.
Special recommendations: poisonous sap is under pressure in the tissues of euphorbia and comes to the surface (and sometimes splashes) at the slightest damage, so place plant pots out of reach of pets.

3. Solanaceae

Capsicum (decorative Pepper), Brovallia, Brunfelsia, Solandra.

Capsicum, photo from ex-plant.com

What is poisonous: juice contains toxic alkaloids.
What are the consequences: nausea, vomiting, drowsiness.
Special Recommendations: brightly colored fruits may attract both pets and ornamental birds.

4. Curtain

Adenium, Oleander, Mandevilla, Cataranthus.

Oleander, photo by Mahmood Al-Yousif.

What is poisonous: juice contains cardiac glycosides.
What are the consequences: serious violations of cardiac activity, in severe cases can provoke the death of the animal.

5. Araliaceae

Hedera (Ivy), Polissias, Fatsia.

Hedera (ivy).

What is poisonous: leaves and stems.
What are the consequences: disorders of nervous activity up to paralysis, disorder of the cardiovascular system.
Special advice: at risk for rodents.

6. Amaryllis

Clivia, Hippeastrum, Gemanthus.

Clivia, photo from flowerf.ru

What is poisonous: bulbs contain alkaloids, a small part of which is present in the juice of the green parts of plants (leaves and peduncles).
What are the consequences: paralysis, development of pathologies of internal organs (Clivia is especially dangerous).
Special recommendation: rodents at risk.

7. Heather

Rhododendron

Rhododendron, photo from romashka96.ru

What is poisonous: leaves.
What are the consequences: stupor, vomiting, overexcitation. Possible violations of the functioning of the cardiovascular system.

8. Mulberry

Ficus

Ficus, photo from gardeningknowhow.com

What is poisonous: when the foliage is damaged, poisonous juice is released.
What are the consequences: burns of the skin, if ingested - damage to the kidneys.

9. Sedge

Cyperus

Cyperus, photo from flickr.com

What is poisonous: leaves.
What are the consequences: disorders in the cardiovascular system, kidney failure.
Special recommendation: cats love to eat leaves.

10. Colchicums

Gloriosa

Gloriosa, photo from tamron.myphotoexhibits.com

What is poisonous: all parts of the plant contain the alkaloid colchicine.
What are the consequences: bleeding disorders, severe kidney damage.

Poisoning: how to identify the symptoms

Nausea, vomiting, as well as a sharp change in habitual behavior (drowsiness or, conversely, overexcitation) are direct indications of poisoning. Since pets cannot talk about their well-being, it is the direct duty of the owners to “remember and be attentive”. Remember how the animal usually behaves and pay attention if it suddenly starts to behave unusually.

If the animal behaves suspiciously, inspect the plants for damage and bite marks on the leaves and stems, and if any are found, the animal must be given first aid and immediately taken to the veterinarian!

First aid in case of poisoning

In case of poisoning, the most important thing is to remove the poisonous particles of the plant from the skin, mucous membranes or from the body of the animal as soon as possible. If the juice gets on the skin or eyes, then they should be washed with plenty of water. If there is a suspicion that the animal has swallowed a piece of the plant, then it should be given plenty of fluids, it is advisable to induce vomiting.

Photo from assurance.chat

The next mandatory step is a visit to the vet. Do not hope that the animal will lie down and “pass by itself”! This is how you risk your pet's life. Be sure to keep the address and phone number of the nearest 24-hour veterinary clinic handy. Be sure to take a piece of the eaten plant with you so that the veterinarian can determine the type of toxin and prescribe an effective treatment.

Source: leplants.ru

List of the most toxic plants for dogs

08/12/2022

Why you should be attentive to plants


Dozens of studies have already shown that there are over a thousand plants that can be toxic to pets and that, if ingested, can cause symptoms ranging from less dangerous symptoms such as nausea or transient diarrhea to life-threatening conditions.

The list contains some of the most common toxic plants for pets, it is always important to know if your pet's particular breed poses any vulnerability to a particular plant.

It is important to be careful not to let beloved pets get sick or die from ingesting unknown plants or food. Some plants from the list are familiar, some are not, but they should be remembered for the sake of the safety of pets.

List of poisonous plants:

Abioto (hemlock killer plant): A wild flower with a high toxicity of all its parts, but especially the roots.


Marin root (peony): The stem and outer roots of which can be fatal to a pet.


Saffron Meadow: A highly toxic Jardim flower, no matter what part of the plant is ingested by the pet.


Aconite: A flower that can be toxic to pets if they eat the roots, leaves, or seeds.


Aconitum: A wild flower with a high level of toxicity, especially in roots and seeds.


Actaea (black cohosh): a wild flower whose berries and roots are not to be consumed by pets.


Lily Pasqua: A flower that is often found in many homes and is especially toxic to cats.


Aesculus: tree with shoots, nuts and seeds, highly toxic to animals.


Agrostemma: A wild flower with a high level of seed toxicity.


Mistletoe-in-the-Trees (Mistletoe): A type of parasitic shrub that is very dangerous to domestic animals, its berries are especially poisonous.


Neem: A tree with potentially dangerous seeds if ingested by a pet.


Tree of Death (Manchineel tree): As the name suggests, the fruit and sap of this tree can be fatal to a pet, it belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, one of the most poisonous plants.


Astereae (Asteraceae): Extremely toxic, the wild flower should not be ingested by animals.


Astragalus: A highly poisonous wildflower, regardless of the portion consumed.


Paradisaeidae / Strelitzia (strelitzia): garden flower with poisonous pods.


Azaleas: Cultivated or wild, any component of this plant is dangerous to animals.


Holly: A shrub with red fruits that are highly toxic when ingested by pets.


Belladonna: A herbaceous plant in which everything is toxic, especially the roots and seeds.


Calumba: Ivy with highly poisonous roots and fruits.


Gardenia: A houseplant whose leaves are poisonous to pets.


Camelina: A wild plant with particularly toxic seeds.


Indian chestnut: A tree that has nuts and twigs that are dangerous for animal consumption.


Black Cherry: A tree whose leaves and seeds are not to be eaten by pets.


Conium: very poisonous. Leaves, stems and fruits are the biggest sources of danger.


Crotalaria: A highly toxic wildflower, regardless of the part that is ingested.


Daphne: a shrub that poses a health hazard to pets, bark, leaves and berries are dangerous.


Delphinium: wild flower, toxic to pets.


Dicentra: wild flower, but can also grow in front gardens, especially toxic leaves and roots.


Dieffenbachia: A popular houseplant that is poisonous to pets.


Digitalis: a flower, but also wild, the leaves of which are especially poisonous.


Mouse Peas: The seeds of this plant contain a high level of toxicity.


Figueira-del-infierno: a field plant that, although dangerous in general, has the highest toxicity in seeds.


Philodendron: A highly toxic houseplant that must be kept out of the reach of pets.


Wisteria: The seeds and pods of this ornamental plant are dangerous if ingested by an animal.


Morning Glory (Ipomoea): The roots and seeds of this wildflower are poisonous if consumed by pets.


Goji: A plant whose leaves and shoots are highly toxic.


Ivy: A climbing plant that has a high level of toxicity, especially in the leaves and berries.


Holcus lanatus (woolly buckthorn): a cereal plant with leaves especially harmful to pets.


Iris: A wild plant, but also very common in front gardens, special attention should be paid to its roots and leaves.


Hyacinth: A cultivated plant that also occurs in the wild and bulbs and seeds of which are extremely toxic to domestic animals.


Yellow jasmine: an ornamental plant with dangerous flowers and leaves.


Jatropha: A tree or shrub, this plant presents a danger in the form of seeds.


Reeds: an aquatic plant (common in nature and in garden ponds) with highly dangerous leaves.


Laburnum: an ornamental plant with poisonous seeds, pods and flowers.


Euphorbia: A toxic wild plant that is dangerous to any animal.


Lepidium: wild herb of the mustard family, with seeds potentially toxic to pets.


Hemp: a plant that grows naturally, on roadsides and wastelands, presents a toxic hazard in the form of flowers and leaves.


Loureiro: A small shrub whose leaves are harmful if ingested by an animal.


Apple trees: fruit trees whose seeds are toxic to pets.


Mustard: A wild plant, the main danger to pets is the seeds.


Narcissus: The bulbs of this garden flower have dangerous toxins for pets.


Oleander: Ornamental shrub with unusable leaves.


Elephant's Ear: A house plant that is believed to be highly toxic.


Palma de sago: The seeds of this ornamental plant are particularly poisonous.


Phytolacca: field plant, roots, seeds, berries which contain a large amount of toxic substances.


Poinsettia: A typical winter season plant, potentially dangerous to pets if they ingest the stem, leaves, or flowers.


Polygonum: The sap of this wild flower is poisonous to pets.
Primrose: As an herb or wild flower, its toxicity is mainly concentrated in the leaves and stems.


Virgin bird cherry: wild shrub with poisonous leaves, berries.


Ranunculus: A wild flower with leaves that are especially toxic to animals.


Rhododendron: Ornamental shrub with leaves especially dangerous for animals to eat.


Natal rose: a plant whose leaves and roots contain toxic substances.


Rhubarb: The leaves of this plant should not be ingested by pets.


Elderberry: Bark, leaves, shoots and roots have dangerous levels of toxins.


Solano / Ginjeira del Brasil: an ornamental plant whose green leaves and fruits can be toxic if ingested by pets.


Carolina nightshade: A wild flower with high toxicity in all its parts, with particular emphasis on the berries.


Sorghum: A type of grass with poisonous leaves.


Burnet: wild flower with high toxicity to animals, (especially roots and stems).


Yew: The leaves, seeds, and bark of this tree can be poisonous to the animal.


Tinkhoran: A plant highly toxic to pets.


Lupine: A shrub with harmful seeds and dangerous pods.


Green Hellebore: Ornamental flower with roots, leaves and seeds, especially toxic.


Zygadenus: herbaceous plant with especially poisonous: leaves, flowers and seeds.

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