With the weather picking up, it will soon be time to begin planting spring flowers in the garden, taking your fur-baby for long, sunny walks in the park and generally ditching the indoors. However, before you reach for the leash, it is worth noting that some common garden plants and flowers can be highly toxic if consumed by your pooch, some even in very small quantities.
According to the experts at Dogs Trust, the following species can all cause canine fatalities:
- Amaryllis bulbs
- Angel wings
- Azalea
- Castor bean
- Daffodil bulbs
- Dieffenbachia
- Dumb cane
- Elephant ears
- Larkspur (young plants and seeds)
- Jessamine (berries and sap)
- Jimson weed (Thorn apple)
- Mistletoe (berries)
- Mother-in-law’s tongue (leaves)
- Narcissus
- Nightshades
- Oleander
- Poison hemlock
- Ragwort
- Rhododendron
- Rhubarb (leaves)
- Sago palm
- Water dropwort (hemlock)
- Water hemlock
- Wild cherry tree
- Yew (berries and foliage)
There are also other plants and flowers which, while unlikely to be fatal, can still cause an adverse reaction when consumed by dogs. If your pooch starts displaying symptoms such as stomach upset, breathing difficulties or skin reactions, always consult a vet as soon possible.
For a list of common foods which are toxic for your dog, click here.
References
1 Maja Dumat 2 Tiago Vidal Dutra 3 Javcon117* 4 Dogs Trust
