Poisonous house plants affecting pets (dogs and cats)

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Here is a quick reference guide to the more common house and garden plants and foods that are toxic to our dogs, cats - most all animals and children. If you have these plants or foods, you need not dispose of them-just keep them away from pets and children. (*substances are especially dangerous and can be fatal).

 

Pictured here: Lilies
Members of the Lilium spp. are considered to be highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that with even ingestion of very small amounts of the plant, severe kidney damage could result.

Cardiovascular Toxins
Avocado (leaves, seeds, stem, skin)*
Azalea (entire rhododendron family)
Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)*
Bleeding heart*
Castor bean*
Foxglove (Digitalis)*
Kalanchoe*
Lily-of-the-valley*
Milkweed*
Mistletoe berries*
Mountain laurel
Oleander *
Rosary Pea*
Yew*

Gastrointestinal Toxins
Amaryllis bulb*
Azalea (entire rhododendron family)
Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)*
Bird of Paradise
Bittersweet
Boxwood
Buckeye
Buttercup (Ranunculus)
Caffeine
Castor bean*
Chocolate *
Chrysanthemum (a natural source of pyrethrins)
Clematis
Crocus bulb
Croton (Codiaeum sp.)
Cyclamen bulb
Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia)*
English ivy (All Hedera species of ivy)
Garlic*
Hyacinth bulbs
Holly berries
Iris corms
Lily (bulbs of most species)
Marijuana or hemp (Cannabis)*
Narcissus, daffodil (Narcissus)
Onions*
Pencil cactus/plant*
Potato (leaves and stem)
Rosary Pea*
Spurge (Euphorbia sp.)
Tomatoes (leaves and stem)

Respiratory Toxin
Almonds*
Apricot*
Cherries*
Chinese sacred or heavenly bamboo*
Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia)*
Elderberry, unripe berries*
Hydrangea*
Jimson weed*
Peaches*

Neurological Toxins
Alcohol (all beverages, ethanol, methanol, isopropyl)
Amaryllis bulb*
Azalea (entire rhododendron family)
Bracken fern
Buckeye
Caffeine
Castor bean*
Chocolate*
Choke cherry, unripe berries*
Chrysanthemum (natural source of pyrethrins)
Crocus bulb
Delphinium, larkspur, monkshood*
Lupine species
Marijuana or hemp (Cannabis)*
Mistletoe berries*
Morning glory*
Poinsettia
Potato (leaves and stem)
Rosary Pea*
Tomatoes (leaves and stem)

Kidney/Organ Failure Toxins
Anthurium*
Begonia*
Caladium*
Calla lily*
Jack-in-the-pulpit*
Lantana*
Oak*
Philodendron*
Rhubarb leaves*
Scheffelera*
Shamrock*

What should pet owners do if they suspect their animal has ingested a

poisonous plant? What symptoms should they look for?

If a pet owner suspects that their animal ingested a poisonous plant, they should contact their veterinarian immediately.  Its advised to bring in part of the to a nursery for identification if the exact species is not known.  Symptoms of poisonings can include almost any clinical sign. The animal may even appear completely normal for several hours or for days. 

Comments

[Best Bully Sticks]

This is important information that every dog owner should keep handy.

Great post.

Best Bully Sticks

[Small Breed Dogs]

One way to keep your dog out of your garden while YOU are gardening, is to give your pup their own place to dig. This can be a children's sandbox, etc... with some dog toys that they may bury. It will keep your dog happy and busy while you work among the flowers.

[jim]

For someone who does not know what these plants look like, this list is no help. It would be very helpful if a picture was next to the plant name , for a quick ref. Time is of the essence in cases of poison. Searching for every name and it's picture could be too time consuming.

[Deby Henneman - Carousel Floral & Gifts]

Found this site very helpful when helping a customer with a sick Kitty Cat. We were able to give suggestions to her, other than the plant she brought in, which I told her may not be the cause of the seizures. Thank you for making this information available. Would like to mention that the Scientific name as well as the common might be helpful to those of us in the industry, as I always try to identify plants by the scientific name for customers. I agree also with the other comment, that pictures would also be helpful.

[Floyd]

Thank you for the list, something every pet lover should have if they have house plants and pets. Also the inclusion of house plants in our homes makes for a better in home atmosphere. Quite frankly the plants clean our air. A healthier us and helathier pets.

[Susan]

no pictures of the plants makes it very difficult.

[Chris]

If garlic is toxic, why is it included in recipes for homemade dog treats?

[dog health]

Are there any house plants that are allergic to dogs & cats? Please post about it.

Please also give a link to pictures of these plants.

[Candy]

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/

This link has listings and pictures of toxic and non-toxic plants for animals.