Poisonous Plants For Pets
One way to avoid large vet bills is to prevent them. One way to do this is by not having poisonous plants around your home. Here is a short list of common poisonous plants for pets….
Common House Plants
Plant: Hyacinth, Narcissus, Daffodil
Toxic Part: Bulbs
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, may be fatal
Plant: Oleander
Toxic Part: Leaves and branches
Symptoms: Extremely poisonous. Effects heart and causes severe GI upset and death. Deadliest plant in the world!
Plant: Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane), Elephant Ear
Toxic Part: All parts
Symptoms: Causes an intense burning and irritation of the mouth and tongue. Death can occur if base of the tongue swells enough to block the air passage of the throat.
Plant: Rosary Pea, Castor Bean
Toxic Part: Seeds
Symptoms: Fatal. A single Rosary Pea seed has caused death. One or two Castor bean seeds can be lethal.
Flower Garden Plants
Plant: Larkspur
Toxic Part: Young plant and seeds
Symptoms: GI upset, excitement, paralysis, can be fatal.
Plant: Monkshood
Toxic Part: All parts
Symptoms: GI upset and excitement
Plant: Autumn Crocus, Star of Bethlehem
Toxic Part: Bulbs
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, and excitement
Plant: Lily of the Valley
Toxic Part: Leaves and flowers
Symptoms: Heart arrhythmias, along with GI upset, can be fatal.
Plant: Iris
Toxic Part: Underground stems
Symptoms: GI upset
Plant: Foxglove
Toxic Part: Leaves, seeds, and flowers
Symptoms: Heart arrhythmias, GI upset, can be fatal.
Plant: Bleeding Heart
Toxic Part: Leaves and roots
Symptoms: May be poisonous in large amounts, convulsions and other nervous symptoms.
Vegetable Garden Plants
Plant: Rhubarb
Toxic Part: Leaf blade
Symptoms: Fatal in large amounts.
Ornamental Plants
Plant: Daphne
Toxic Part: Berries
Symptoms: Fatal in small amounts. Burns to mouths and GI tract, coma.
Plant: Wisteria
Toxic Part: Seeds and pods
Symptoms: GI upset
Plant: Golden Chain
Toxic Part: Bean like capsules that hold the seed
Symptoms: Severe poisoning, convulsions, coma.
Plant: Laurels, Rhodendrons, and Azaleas
Toxic Part: All parts
Symptoms: Fatal, vomiting, depression, coma, death.
Plant: Jasmine
Toxic Part: All parts
Symptoms: Fatal, GI upset, nervous symptoms
Plant: Red Sage
Toxic Part: Green berries
Symptoms: Fatal, affects lungs, heart, and kidneys
Plant: Yew
Toxic Part: Berries, foliage
Symptoms: Fatal, seeds most toxic, death can be sudden.
Trees and Shrubs
Plant: Wild and cultivated cherries
Toxic Part: Twigs and foliage
Symptoms: Fatal, contains cyanide.
Plant: Oaks
Toxic Part: Foliage, acorns
Symptoms: Affects kidneys and symptoms appear over several weeks, rarely fatal.
Plant: Elderberry
Toxic Part: All parts, especially roots
Symptoms: GI upset
Plant: Black Locust
Toxic Part: Bark, sprouts, and foliage
Symptoms: Weakness, depression
Plants in Wooded Areas
Plant: Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Toxic Part: All parts especially the roots
Symptoms: Contains crystals of calcium carbonate causing GI irritation.
Plant: Moonseed
Toxic Part: Berries and seeds
Symptoms: Fatal/GI upset
Plant: Mayapple
Toxic Part: Unripe fruit, foliage, and roots
Symptoms: Several apples may cause diarrhea
Plant: Mistletoe
Toxic Part: Berries
Symptoms: Fatal
Plants in Moist Areas
Plant: Water Hemlock
Toxic Part: All parts
Symptoms: GI upset
Plants in Fields
Plant: Buttercups
Toxic Part: All parts
Symptoms: Fatal with GI upset and nervous symptoms.
Plant: Nightshade
Toxic Part: All parts
Symptoms: Fatal with GI upset and nervous symptoms.
Plant: Poison Hemlock
Toxic Part: All parts
Symptoms: Fatal
Plant: Jimsom Weed
Toxic Part: All parts
Symptoms: Thirst, blindness, coma, often fatal.
