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Plants Poisonous to Dogs
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Please Note: Listed below are some common garden and household plants that can be poisonous to your dog. This does not represent a complete list of all poisonous plants. Also, your pet may have a sensitivity or allergy to a plant that is not on the list, resulting in toxicity. Always contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your pet may have ingested a poisonous plant. If you don't find the information you're seeking listed below, click here for our additional sources of information, many including specific effects and plant photos from the various veterinary/horticultural schools.
Special Notice: Several recent reports of dogs having kidney failure after ingesting large amount of grapes or raisins has the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center investigating to determine the causative agents or disease processes. Click here for information.
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Shrubs
| Plant Name | Possible Symptoms |
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| Azalea |
Weakness, Upset Stomach, Drooling,
Coma, Heart Failure, Depression |
| Boxwood |
Upset Stomach, Heart Failure, Excitability or Lethargy |
| Holly(Berries) |
Upset Stomach, Tremors, Seizures, Loss of Balance |
| Hydrangea |
Seizures, Dizziness, Rapid Breathing |
| Oleander |
Upset Stomach, Heart Failure, Excitability or Lethargy |
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Flowers
| Plant Name | Possible Symptoms |
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| Amaryllis | Upset Stomach, Hyperactivity LethargyComa, Shock Death |
| Autumn Crocus |
Oral Irritation,Upset Stomach, Kidney Failure,
HyperactivityLethargyComa, ShockDeath |
| Buttercup | Upset Stomach |
| Calla Lilly |
Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation, Asphyxiation, Tremors, Seizures, Loss of Balance,
Death |
| Christmas Rose |
Upset Stomach,Diarrhea, Seizures, Disorientation |
| Chrysanthemum | Skin Irritation |
| Daffodil (bulb) |
Upset Stomach, Seizures, Weakness, Tremors, ExcitementLethargyComa, Death |
| Easter Lily |
Kidney Failure, Upset Stomach, Weakness |
| Foxglove |
Upset Stomach, Tremors, Seizures, Loss of Balance,
Lethargy, Collapse, Heart Failure, Death |
| Hyacinth (bulb) | Varied Toxic Effects |
| Iris (root) |
Upset Stomach |
| Jessamine |
Labored Breathing, Seizures, Weakness, Respiratory Failure |
| Jonquil (Narcissus) |
Upset Stomach, HyperactivityDepressionComa, Seizures, Tremors,
Weakness, Irregular Heartbeat, Death |
| Morning Glory |
Upset Stomach, Hallucinations |
| Narcissus |
Upset Stomach, HyperactivityDepressionComa, Seizures, Tremors,
Weakness, Irregular Heartbeat, Death |
| Peony |
Upset Stomach, Tremors, Seizures, Staggering, Loss of Balance,
Depression, Collapse, Heart Failure, Death |
| Periwinkle |
Hallucinogen |
| Poinsettia |
Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation |
| Primrose |
Upset Stomach |
| Tulip (bulb) |
Varied Toxic Effects |
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Vines/Ground Cover
| Plant Name | Possible Symptoms |
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| Devil's Ivy (Philodendron) |
Upset Stomach, Mouth Irritation,
Tremors, Seizures, Loss of Balance, asphyxiation, death |
| English Ivy |
Upset Stomach,Hyperactivity,Labored Breathing,
Drooling, Fever, Increased Thirst, Dilated Pupils,
Weakness, Staggering |
| Jasmine | Weakness, Seizures, Respiratory Failure |
| European Bittersweet Vine | Upset Stomach, Lethargy, Drooling, Dilated Pupils, Slowed Heartrate |
| Matrimony Vine | Varied Toxic Effects |
| Virginia Creeper | Varied Toxic Effects |
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Ornamentals and Houseplants
| Plant Name | Possible Symptoms |
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| Asparagus Fern |
Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Cramps, tremors, heart,
respiratory, kidney problems |
| Caladium |
Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation, Asphyxiation, Tremors,
Seizures, Loss of Balance, Death |
| Elephant's Ear (Colocasia) |
Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation, Asphyxiation, Tremors,
Seizures, Loss of Balance, Death |
| Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia) |
Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation, Asphyxiation, Tremors,
Seizures, Loss of Balance, Death |
| Philodendron (Saddle Leaf, Split Leaf) |
Swollen Mouth, Painful Tongue, Sore Lips |
| Poinsettia |
Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation |
| Pot Mum |
Dermatitis |
| Spider Mum |
Dermatitis |
| Umbrella Plant |
Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Cramps, Tremors, heart,
respiratory, kidney problems |
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Trees
| Plant Name | Possible Symptoms |
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| Apple (leaves and stem) |
Rapid breathing, shock, dilated pupils, gum inflammation |
| American Yew | Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea |
| Cuban Laurel (Ficus) | Upset Stomach |
| Fiddle-Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) |
Upset Stomach,Skin Irritation |
| Oak (acorns) |
Varied Toxic Effects |
| English Yew | Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea |
| Western Yew | Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea |
| Apricot | Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea |
| Almond | Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea |
| Peach | Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea |
| Cherry (leaves and stem) |
Shock, Gum Inflammation, Dilated Pupils, Rapid Breathing |
| Wild Cherry | Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea |
| Japanese Plum | Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea |
| Balsam Pear | Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea |
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Fruits/Vegetables
| Plant Name | Possible Symptoms |
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| Apple Seeds | Varied Toxic Effects |
| Apricot Seeds | Varied Toxic Effects |
| Avocado Seeds | Diarrhea, Vomiting, Labored Breathing, Death |
| Cornstalk | Upset Stomach, Labored Breathing, Drooling |
| Eggplant(all parts except fruit) |
Upset Stomach, Heart Failure, Drooling, Lethargy |
| Onion | Upset Stomach, Anemia |
| Peach Seeds | Varied Toxic Effects |
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Other
| Plant Name | Symptoms |
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| Aloe Vera | Diarrhea |
| Mistletoe | Varied Toxic Effects |
| Mushrooms | Varied Toxic Effects |
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Additional Sources of Information
- Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine
- URL: http://www.vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/toxic/navigate.htm
- Cost: Free
- Texas A&M List of Toxic Plants
- URL: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/publications/poison/poison.html
- Cost: Free
- Cornell university poisonous plants home page
- URL: http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/plants.html
- Cost: Free
- Canadian Poisonous Plants Information system
- URL: http://sis.agr.gc.ca/pls/pp/poison?p_x=px
- Cost: Free
- ASPCA/National Animal Poison Control Center: List of Toxic Plants
- Phone: 1-900-680-0000 1-800-548-2423 1-888-4ANI-HELP
- Cost: On-Line plant list free; $30 per case for phone consult (no extra charge for follow-up calls)
- Pet Emergency First Aid Videos
- Phone/Email: 1-888-380-9966, order@apogeevideo.com
- Cost: First Aid for Dogs ($19.95), First Aid for Cats ($19.95), Combo: Dogs and Cats ($34.95)
- Links to Poisonous Plant Pages
- Phone/URL: http://cal.nbc.upenn.edu/poison/links.htm
- Cost: Free
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