Happy Sunday everyone. Below, please find a list of plants that are most toxic to dogs. The ASPCA has a more extensive list. As an avid gardener and lover of house plants I cant imagine not having some of these plants around. I am lucky that Vinnie is not a plant eater for the most part, but to make sure he is safe I always keep a close eye on him and what he is chewing when we are in the yard. For indoors I make sure none of the plants are down where he can get them. To keep your furry friends safe around gardens you can try using raised garden beds, fence them off to limit access, and most important train Fido that plant chewing is a big no-no! As summer moves forward enjoy your yard with your furry buddies, but in a safe manner! The following plants are the most toxic to dogs and require your diligence most of all: •Castor bean or castor oil plant (Ricinus communis) •Cyclamen (Cylamen spp.) •Dumbcane (Dieffenbachia) •Hemlock (Conium maculatum) •English Ivy, both leaves and berries (Hedera helix) •Mistletoe (Viscum album) •Oleander (Nerium oleander) •Thorn apple or jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) •Yew (Taxus spp.) •Any mushroom you cannot identify as safe These types of vegetation are also very toxic in a variety of forms. Please us extreme caution when you plant them near your home or bring them inside as plants or cut flowers: •Amaryllis (Amaryllis spp.) •Autumn crocus (Colochicum autumnale) •Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) •Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) •Chrysanthemum (Compositae spp.) •Flower bulbs of any kind •Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) •Jerusalem cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) •Larkspur (Delphinium) •Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) •Marijuana (Cannabis sativa) •Peace Lily or Mauna Loa Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.) •Pothos (both Scindapsus and Epipremnum) •Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum) •Schefflera (Schefflera and Brassaia actinophylla) •Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) •Tulip/Narcissus bulbs (Tulipa/Narcissus spp.) •Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) These tougher-leafed or woody specimens are also poisonous. •Azalea •Box •Chinaberry tree •Horsechestnut •Laburnum •Oleander •Privet •Sago Palm •Rhododendron •Wisteria You can also visit the Pet Poison Helpline for their Top 10 Plants Poisonous to Pets, and the ASPCA for their extensive list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants.
Posted on: Sun, 01 Jun 2014 16:58:32 +0000
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