Everyone enjoys decorating their home, in and out with a variety of beautiful plants. Not only do flowers give your home a welcoming feeling but also fill the air with pleasant scents. However if you have a pup at home you must be very careful on which plants you purchase or grow because many of them are highly poisonous to Fido.
Common Poisonous Plants
- Autumn Crocus
- Azalea
- Daffodil
- Dieffenbachia aka Dumb Cane
- Tulip
- Kalanchoe aka Mother-in-law Plant
- Sago Palm
- Oleander
- Cyclamen
- Amaryllis
Common Symptoms
Autumn Crocus:
- Intense burning around the mouth
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Liver, Heart, and Kidney issues
- Seizures
- The entire plant is toxic, however the bulbs are the most toxic
Azalea:
- Oral irritation
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drop in blood pressure (severe case)
- Coma (severe case)
- Death (severe case)
Daffodil:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drop in blood pressure
- Abdominal pain
- Convulsions
- The entire plant is poisonous but the bulb is the most toxic
Dieffenbachia aka Dumb Cane:
- Burning sensation in and around the mouth
- Vomiting
- Problems swallowing
- Oral irritation
Tulip:
- Excessive drooling
- Ingestion
- Oral irritation
- Nausea
- Bulb is most toxic
Kalanchoe aka Mother-in-law Plant:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Heart problems
Sago Palm:
- Bloody vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Bleeding disorders
- Liver failure
- Death
Oleander:
- Fatal heart problems
- Muscle tremors
- Incoordination
- Bloody diarrhea
Cyclamen:
- Oral irritation
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Seizures
- Death
Amaryllis:
- Depression
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Hyper salivation
- Anorexia
- Tremors