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A single bite of a leaf, stem or flower from a common poisonous plant can cause a wide range of symptoms of dog poisoning that may send you and your pup to the vet.These could include anything from simple mouth irritation to vomiting and diarrhea.
Even more symptoms include hallucinations, seizures, heart failure and death.
The problems caused by poisonous plants to dogs are not to be taken lightly.
So if you see your perpetually-munchy Golden Retriever chowing down on a plant, or if you stumble on the remains of a chewed-up plant, you need to bring your dog to the vet's office immediately.
Bring along a sample of the plant.
If your pup has vomited, bring a sample of that, too (yuck!).
Poisonous Plants To Dogs -- Worst Offenders
It's pretty obvious that poisonous plants and pets don't mix. For those people who like the short version, here's "the worst of the worst."According to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the most poisonous plants to dogs (with the symptoms of dog poisoning related to each one) are:
- Marijuana (incoordination, seizures, coma, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea)
- Sago Palm (liver failure, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures)
- Tulip/Narcissus (vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, depression, seizures, heart arrhythmias)
- Azalea/Rhododendron (vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness, coma)
- Oleander (vomiting, heart arrhythmias, hypothermia, death)
- Castor Bean (vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, seizures, coma, death)
- Cyclamen (vomiting, diarrhea)
- Kalanchoe (vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmias)
- Yew (vomiting, diarrhea, heart failure, coma, trembling)
Poisonous Plants To Dogs -- Longer List
The number of poisonous plants to dogs is absolutely mind-boggling. Depending on the toxicity of the plant, symptoms of dog poisoning can show up after just a nibble on any of these:- Aloe vera
- Amaryllis
- American Blue Flag
- Asparagus fern
- Azalea
- Bachelor's Button
- Barberry
- Bird-of-paradise
- Bog Iris
- Boxwood
- Buttercup
- Caladium
- Calla lily
- Castor bean
- Chinese Arbor
- Chokecherry
- Christmas Rose
- Chrysanthemum (Potted and Spider varieties)
- Cineraria
- Clematis
- Climbing Lily
- Creeping Fig
- Crown of Thorns
- Cyclamen
- Daffodil
- Dieffenbachia
- Easter lily
- Elderberry (berries)
- Elephant Ear
- False Acacia
- Fern
- Foxglove
- Geranium
- Hellebore
- Herb of Grace
- Holly
- Horse Chestnut
- India Rubber Plant
- Iris (bulb)
- Ivy, most types
- Japanese Yew
- Jerusalem Cherry
- Jimson Weed
- Kalanchoe
- Lenten Rose
- Lily of the Valley
- Marigold
- Marijuana
- Milkwort
- Mistletoe (berries)
- Monkshood
- Mullein
- Narcissus
- Oleander
- Ornamental Yew
- Peony
- Philodendron
- Poinsettia
- Pothos
- Rhododendron
- Rhubarb
- Sago Palm
- Shallon
- Siberian Iris
- Solomon's Seal
- Star of Bethlehem
- Tomato plant
- Tulip
- Umbrella plant
- Water Lily
- Weeping Fig
- Wisteria
- Wood Spurge
- Yew
Poisonous Plants To Dogs -- Hang 'em High!
There are so many poisonous house plants, you might want to play it safe by putting all plants out of your dog's reach.Hanging them from the ceiling or placing them on tall cabinets or dressers should deter even the most adventurous dog.
Or you can play it really safe by going with all plastic flowers.
No more watering, re-potting, or protecting them from animals. Works for me!
You can get a complete list of poisonous plants, including both outdoor plants and poisonous indoor plants, listing their scientific names and associated problems or hazards.
Just write to the National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801, and enclose a check for $10.
Symptoms To Watch For Regarding
Poisonous Plants To Dogs
Health problems from eating poisonous plants to dogs vary according to the toxicity of the plant(s) your dog got into and how much he ate.Any one symptom or a combination of several symptoms requires veterinary treatment for poisoning.
Keep an eye out for any of these problems:
- Difficulty breathing--labored, shallow, or very rapid breathing
- Cardiac--weak or irregular heartbeat
- Temperature fluctuations--high or low temperature, or swings up or down
- Nervous system--shivering, convulsions, uncoordinated movements, coma
- Unusual behavior--pawing at his mouth, holding his mouth open, increased salivation or drooling, frequent swallowing, increased thirst, watering eyes or nose, dilated pupils, or impaired vision
- Digestive upset--diarrhea, vomiting, foul breath, pain when urinating or defecating, tense or tender abdomen, blood in feces or vomit
Considering the easy accessibility of poisonous plants to dogs, you need to be constantly on the alert.
Whether you're considering what to plant in your back yard, visiting friends, or taking a walk--try to keep your Golden from nibbling on the greenery!
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