Toxic Plants

Ann

Ann

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I came across this list of outdoor spring plants that are toxic to pets and thought I'd post it, especially since it contains some very common ones that are in everyone's garden! My dogs are always outside grazing...I'm going to watch them more closely now.

Toxic Plants

The springtime plants that can result in gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats include:

Amaryllis

Ferns

Caladium

Calla lily

Hyacinth

Iris

Tulip

Plants that are considered very toxic and can result in severe illness or even death include:

Crocus

Azalea

Rhododendron

Tiger Lily

Easter Lily

Bittersweet

Clematis

Daffodil

Day lily

Foxglove

Lily of the Valley

Narcissus

Morning Glory

Death Camas

The most important part of treating ingestion of a toxic plant is to determine if your pet actually ate the plant, how much was ingested and which part of the plant was eaten. The entire plant is not always toxic. Sometimes only the seeds, the leaves, stems or roots are toxic. Also, plant identification is crucial in diagnosis. Get a sample of the plant if you are unsure of the name. This information can help your veterinarian determine the best course of treatment.

Unfortunately, there are very few specific treatments or antidotes for toxic plant ingestion. Supportive care, including intravenous fluids, may be necessary. Without proper care, some plant toxicities can have devastating effects on your pet's health.
 
Thanks for the list. I do have some Tiger lilies and daffodils in the back yard, but none of my herd have ever shown the slightest interest in them. They are much more into munching grass and trying to get veggies out of the garden.
 
my friend who is long time sheltie owner and gardener taught her dogs to respect garden borders.... dogs will not go into garden beds...
she has to reestablish boundaries every spring as during winter things not obvious....but so far it has worked and I believe she has plenty of those plants mentioned on your list...
 
Thanks for this post. Turns out my dad planted daffodils last year and they're now blooming. He was not too pleased when I asked him if I can remove them.
 
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