Poisonous plants for dogs

As spring is upon us and we head into the garden more, please make sure that you protect your dogs from these common household and garden plants.

Most plants in large amounts can be potentially toxic. These common flowers are particularly dangerous:

  • amaryllis, aconite, azalea, 
  • belladonna, buckeye, 
  • foxgloves, 
  • hyacinth, hydrangea, 
  • ivy, 
  • all species of lily, 
  • night shade, 
  • rhododendron, 
  • tulip, 
  • yew. 


Symptoms of ingestion include: 

  • dilated eyes
  • vomiting/diarrhea
  • irritation around mouth
  • swelling of the mouth and throat
  • excessive drooling
  • excessive thirst
  • irregular heartbeat/breathing
  • muscle tremors
  • seizures
  • coma, and death
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