The garden is a wonderful place for you and your dog to relax. But this happy place can also be a dangerous place for your four legged friend. When asking for examples of dangerous things for dogs around the garden, most people will think of a hole in the fence or a pond or pool. But one of the most dangerous things is often underestimated… Plants.
Dogs are very inquisitive. Sniffing, smelling, and tasting anything in sight is natural behavior for a dog. For that reason, we commonly see dogs ingest items that are not their food and at times can be very dangerous poisons. There are two major areas where such dangers may occur: inside the house, and outside of it.
As stated before the dangers of toxic plants is heavily underestimated. If you are a dog owner, know what plants you should keep your dog away from when walking outside and make sure to check the garden for any toxic plants. If you think that your animal has been poisoned contact your local veterinarian a.s.a.p. When you know your dog ate a plant or flower make sure to tell the veterinarian the name of the plant/flower and if you do not know the name try to bring a sample with you.
Most dogs will never bother to eat plants or flowers but even when your dog does not have an appetite for plants you have to be aware of the danger as a dogowner. A dog that never ate plants his whole life can suddenly begin to try eating them when having a stomach ache for example. Also puppies are known to chew on anything including plants.
List of Toxic Plants
More than 700 plants have been identified as producing toxic substances in sufficient amounts to cause harmful effects in animals. Poisonous plants produce a variety of toxic substances and cause reactions ranging from a light skin irritation or mild nausea to strokes or even death.
This list of toxic plants describes the most common and most toxic plants and mushrooms as seen inside the house, in the garden and in nature. You will have to take into account that most plants come in various shapes, sizes and colours, so the plants in your garden might look very different from the examples shown in the photo. Use the search functionality in this blog to check all plant names for toxicity.
Adam and Eve
Common Names: Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant
Scientific Name: Arum maculatum
Family: Araceae
Symptoms:Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Alocasia
Common Names: Elephant’s Ear
Scientific Name: Alocasia
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe vera
Family: Liliaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, anorexia, tremors, change in urine color.
Amaryllis
Common Names: Belladonna lily, Saint Joseph lily, Cape Belladonna, Naked Lady
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Symptoms: vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, anorexia, tremors
Ambrosia Mexicana
Common Names: Jerusalem Oak, Feather Geranium
Scientific Name: Chenopodium botrys
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, anorexia, lethargic
American Bittersweet
Common Names: Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet
Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens
Family: Celastraceae
Symptoms: weakness, convulsions, gastroenteritis, vomiting, diarrhea
American Holly
Common Names: English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry
Scientific Name: Ilex opaca
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea and depression. Leaves and berries are low toxicity
American Mandrake
Common Names: Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck’s Foot, Raccoonberry
Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum
Family: Berberidaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, panting, redness of the skin, skin ulcers
American Yew
Scientific Name: Taxus canidensus
Family: Taxaceae
Symptoms: Tremors, difficulty breathing, vomiting, seizures, sudden death from acute heart failure
Andromeda Japonica
Common Names: Pieris, Lily of the Valley Bush
Scientific Name: Pieris japonica
Family: Ericaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, cardiovascular collapse, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, low blood pressure, cardiovascular collapse and death. Ingestion of a few leaves can cause serious problems
Angelica Tree
Common Names: Hercules’ Club, Devil’s Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder
Scientific Name: Aralia spinosa
Family: Araliaceae
Symptoms: Skin and oral irritation, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhea
Apple
Common Names: Includes crabapples
Scientific Name: Malus sylvestrus
Family: Rosaceae
Symptoms: Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock
Apricot
Common Names: Group also includes Plum, Peach, Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca
Family: Rosaceae
Symptoms: Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock
Arrow-Head Vine
Common Names: Nephthytis, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen, Trileaf Wonder
Scientific Name: Syngonium podophyllum
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Arum
Common Names: Cuckoo-pint, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Wake Robin
Scientific Name: Arum maculatum
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Arum Lily
Common Names: Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist’s Calla, Garden Calla
Scientific Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Asparagus Fern
Common Names: Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari
Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri
Family: Liliaceae
Symptoms: allergic dermatitis with repeated dermal exposure. Berry ingestion could result in gastric upset, vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea
Australian Ivy Palm
Common Names: Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Starleaf
Scientific Name: Brassaia actinophylla
Family: Araliaceae
Symptoms: While this plant does contain potentially toxic substances, the most common effects seen are mild vomiting and diarrhea
Australian Nut
Common Names: Macadamia Nut, Queensland Nut
Scientific Name: Macadamia integrifolia
Family: Proteaceae
Symptoms: Depression, hyperthermia, weakness, muscular stiffness, vomiting, tremors, increased heartrate. Only reported in dogs at this time
Australian Pine
Common Names: Norfolk Pine, House Pine, Norfolk Island Pine
Scientific Name: Araucaria heterophylla
Family: Araucariaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, depression
Autumn Crocus
Common Names: Meadow Saffron
Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale
Family: Liliaceae
Symptoms: oral irritation, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, multi-organ damage, bone marrow suppression
Azalea
Common Names: Rosebay, Rhododendron
Scientific Name: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death. Ingestion of a few leaves can cause serious problems. The toxic principle interferes with normal skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle and nerve function. Clinical effects typically occur within a few hours after ingestion, and can include acute digestive upset, excessive drooling, loss of appetite, frequent bowel movements/diarrhea, colic, depression, weakness, loss of coordination, stupor, leg paralysis, weak heart rate, coma or even death
Baby Doll Ti Plant
Common Names: Ti-Plant, Good-Luck Plant, Hawaiian Ti Plant
Scientific Name: Cordyline terminalis
Family: Agavaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting (occasionally with blood)
Baby’s Breath
Common Names: Maidens Breath
Scientific Name: Gypsophila elegans
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea
Barbados Aloe
Common Names: Medicine Plant, True Aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe barbadensis
Family: Aloaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, change in urine color (red)
Barbados Pride
Common Names: Peacock Flower, Dwarf Poinciana
Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Family: Peas
Symptoms: Vomiting and diarrhea
Barbados Pride 2
Common Names: Bird of Paradise, Poinciana, Brazilwood
Scientific Name: Poinciana gilliesii
Family: Leguminosae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing and incoordination is possible. Deaths in rabbits have been reported
Bay Laurel
Common Names: Sweet Bag, Bay Tree, Tree Laurel, Laurel Tree, Laurel
Scientific Name: Laurus nobilis
Family: Laurus nobilis
Symptoms: Vomiting and diarrhea, Large ingestion of whole leaves can cause obstruction
Bead Tree
Common Names: China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India, Chinaberry Tree
Scientific Name: Melia azedarach
Family: Meliaceae
Symptoms: Diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, and seizures. The berries are the most toxic but the bark, leaves, and flowers are also toxic
Begonia
Scientific Name: Begonia spp.
Family: Begoniaceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. Tubers are the most toxic
Bergamot Orange
Common Names: Bergamot, Citrus bergamia
Scientific Name: Citrus Aurantium
Family: Rutaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential photosensitivity
Bird’s Tongue Flower
Common Names: Bird of Paradise Flower, Crane Flower
Scientific Name: Strelitzia reginae
Family: Strelitziaceae
Symptoms: Mild nausea, vomiting, drowsiness; caused mainly by fruit and seeds. Should not be confused with Bird of Paradise which is more toxic
Bishop’s Weed
Common Names: Greater Ammi, False Queen Anne’s Lace
Scientific Name: Ammi majus
Family: Apiaceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Bitter Root
Common Names: Dogbane Hemp, Indian Hemp
Scientific Name: Apocynum androsaemifolium
Family: Apocynaceae
Symptoms: Diarrhea sometimes with blood, slow heart rate, weakness
Black Calla
Common Names: Solomon’s Lily, Wild Calla, Wild Arum
Scientific Name: Arum palestinum
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Black Laurel
Common Names: Dog Hobble, Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Sierra Laurel
Scientific Name: Leucothoe davisiae
Family: Ericaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, cardiovascular collapse, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, low blood pressure, death. Ingestion of a few leaves can cause serious problems
Black Nightshade
Common Names: Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade
Scientific Name: Solanum nigrum
Family: Solanaceae
Symptoms: Hypersalivation, inappetence, severe gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, drowsiness, confusion, behavioral change, weakness, dilated pupils, slow heart rate
Black Walnut
Scientific Name: Juglans nigra
Family: Juglandaceae
Symptoms: moldy nuts can grow molds that cause tremors and seizures. Onset of clinical signs as early as 8 hours after exposure to bedding; signs can include fluid build up in the legs, laminitis, increased heart and respiratory rate, increased body temperature, mild colic
Borage
Common Names: Starflower
Scientific Name: Borage officinalis
Family: Boraginceae
Symptoms: Vomiting and diarrhea
Boxwood
Scientific Name: Buxus
Family: Buxaceae
Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea
Branching Ivy
Common Names: English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy
Scientific Name: Hedera helix
Family: Araliaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, diarrhea. Foliage is more toxic than berries
Bread and Butter Plant
Common Names: Indian Borage, Spanish Thyme, Coleus, Maratha, Militini, East Indian Thyme
Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus
Family: Labiatae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, anorexia, occasionally bloody diarrhea or vomiting
Brunfelsia
Common Names: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree
Scientific Name: Brunfelsia
Family: Solanaceae
Symptoms: Tremors, seizures (for several days), diarrhea, vomiting, hypersalivation, lethargy, incoordination, coughing
Buckeye
Additional Common Names: Horse Chestnut
Scientific Name: Aesculus
Family: Hippocastanaceae
Symptoms: Severe vomiting and diarrhea, depression or excitement, dilated pupils, coma, convulsions, wobbly
Buckwheat
Scientific Name: Fagopyrum species
Family: Polygonaceae
Symptoms: Photosensitization (ulcerative and exudative dermatitis)
Buddhist Pine
Common Names: Yew Pine, Japanese Yew, Southern Yew, Podocarpus
Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophylla
Family: Podocarpaceae
Symptoms: Severe vomiting and diarrhea
Burning Bush
Common Names: Wahoo, Spindle Tree
Scientific Name: Euonymus atropurpurea
Family: Celastraceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weakness. Heart rhythm abnormalities with large doses
Buttercup
Common Names: Butter Cress, Figwort
Scientific Name: Ranunculus sp.
Family: Ranunculaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and wobbly gait
Caladium
Common Names: Malanga, Elephant’s Ears, Stoplight, Seagull, Mother-in-law Plant, Pink Cloud, Texas Wonder, Angel-Wings, Exposition, Candidum, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Scientific Name: Caladium hortulanum
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Calamondin Orange
Scientific Name: Citrus mitis
Family: Rutaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential photosensitivity
Cape Jasmine
Common Names: Gardenia
Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides
Family: Rubiaceae
Symptoms: Mild vomiting and/or diarrhea, hives
Caraway
Common Names: Meridian Fennel, Persian Cumin
Scientific Name: Carum carvi
Family: Umbelliferae
Symptoms: Vomiting and diarrhea
Cardboard Palm
Common Names: cycads and zamias
Scientific Name: Zamia furfuracea
Family: Cycadaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure, death
Cardinal Flower
Common Names: Lobelia, Indian Pink
Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis
Family: Campanulaceae
Symptoms: Depression, diarrhea, vomiting, excessive salivation, abdominal pain, heart rhythm disturbances
Carnation
Common Names: Pinks, Wild Carnation, Sweet William
Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Symptoms: Mild gastrointestinal signs, mild dermatitis
Castor Bean Plant
Common Names: Castor Oil Plant, Mole Bean Plant, African Wonder Tree, Castor Bean
Scientific Name: Ricinus communis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms: Beans are very toxic: oral irritation, burning of mouth and throat, increase in thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney failure, convulsions. Access to ornamental plants or pruned foliage most common in poisonings. Ricin is a highly toxic component that inhibits protein synthesis; ingestion of as little as one ounce of seeds can be lethal. Signs typically develop 12 to 48 hours after ingestion, and include loss of appetite, excessive thirst, weakness, colic, trembling, sweating, loss of coordination, difficulty breathing, progressive central nervous system depression, and fever. As syndrome progresses, bloody diarrhea may occur, and convulsions and coma can precede death
Ceriman
Common Names: Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Mexican Breadfruit
Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Chamomile
Common Names: Manzanilla, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, True Chamomile, Corn Feverfew, Barnyard Daisy, Ground-apple, Turkey-weed
Scientific Name: Anthemis nobilis
Family: Compositae
Symptoms: Contact dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, allergic reactions. Long term use can lead to bleeding tendencies
Chandelier Plant
Common Names: Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Devils Backbone, Mother of Millions
Scientific Name: Kalanchoe tubiflora
Family: Crassulaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythm
Charming Dieffenbachia
Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia amoena
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth , tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus
Family: Rosaceae
Symptoms: Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock
Chinese Evergreen
Scientific Name: Aglaonema modestum
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Chinese Jade
Common Names: Silver Jade Plant, Silver Dollar
Scientific Name: Crassula arborescens
Family: Crassulaceae
Symptoms: Nausea, retching
Chives
Scientific Name: Allium schoenoprasum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, breakdown of red blood cells, blood in urine, weakness, high heart rate, panting
Christmas Rose
Common Names: Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose
Scientific Name: Helleborus niger
Family: Ranunculaceae
Symptoms: Drooling, abdominal pain and diarrhea, colic, depression
Chrysanthemum
Common Names: Daisy, Mum; many varieties
Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum spp.
Family: Compositae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, incoordination, dermatitis
Clematis
Common Names: Virgin’s Bower, Leatherflower
Scientific Name: Clematis sp.
Family: Ranunculaceae
Symptoms: Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea
Climbing Lily
Common Names: Gloriosa Lily, Glory Lily, Superb Lily
Scientific Name: Gloriosa superba
Family: Liliaceae
Symptoms: Salivation, vomiting (sometimes with blood), diarrhea (sometimes with blood), shock, kidney failure, liver damage, bone marrow suppression
Clivia Lily
Common Names: Kaffir Lily, Clivies, Caffre Lily, Cape Clivia, Klivia
Scientific Name: Clivia sp.
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, salvation, diarrhea; large ingestions cause convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs are the most poisonous part
Coffee Tree
Common Names: Wild Coffee, Geranium-Leaf Aralia
Scientific Name: Polyscias guilfoylei
Family: Araliaceae
Symptoms: Contact dermatitis, vomiting
Common Privet
Common Names: Privet, Amur, Wax-leaf
Scientific Name: Ligustrum vulgare
Family: Oleaceae
Symptoms: Gastrointestinal upset , incoordination, increased heart rate, in rare cases death
Corn Plant
Common Names: Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant
Scientific Name: Dracaena fragrans
Family: Agavaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting sometimes with blood, depression, anorexia, hypersalivation
Cordatum
Common Names: Fiddle-Leaf, Horsehead Philodendron, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf
Scientific Name: Philodendron oxycardium
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Coontie Palm
Common Names: Sago Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias
Scientific Name: Zamia pumila
Family: Cycadaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure, death
Cow parsnip
Common Names: Giant Hogweed
Scientific Name: Heracleum maximum
Family: Apiaceae
Symptoms: Photosensitization (ulcerative and exudative dermatitis), ocular toxicity
Cowbane
Common Names: Water Hemlock, Poison Parsnip
Scientific Name: Cicuta
Family: Apiaceae
Symptoms: Diarrhea, seizures, tremors, extreme stomach pain, dilated pupils, fever, bloat, respiratory depression, and death
Cycads
Common Names: Sago Palm, Fern Palm
Scientific Name: Cycas and Zamia
Family: Cycadaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting (may be bloody), dark stools, jaundice, increased thirst, bloody diarrhea, bruising, liver failure, death. 1-2 seeds can be fatal
Cyclamen
Common Names: Sowbread
Scientific Name: Cyclamen spp
Family: Primulaceae
Symptoms: Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea. Following large ingestions of tubers: heart rhythm abnormalities, seizures, death
Daffodil
Common Names: Narcissus, Jonquil, Paper White
Scientific Name: Narcissus
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, salvation, diarrhea; large ingestions cause convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs are the most poisonous part
Dahlia
Common Names: Many varieties
Scientific Name: Dahlia
Family: Compositae
Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats
Toxic Principles: Unknown
Symptoms: Mild gastrointestinal signs, mild dermatitis
Desert Azalea
Common Names: Desert Rose, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily
Scientific Name: Adenium obesum
Family: Apocynaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, depression, irregular heart beat, death
Devils Ivy
Common Names: Pothos, Golden Pothos, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum
Scientific Name: Epipremnum aureum
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Dock
Common Names: Sorrel
Scientific Name: Rumex
Family: Polygonaceae
Symptoms: Kidney failure, tremors, salivation
Dog Daisy
Common Names: Dog Fennel
Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium
Family: Compositae
Symptoms: Increased urination, vomiting, diarrhea, dermatitis
English Yew
Common Names: Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew
Scientific Name: Taxus baccata
Family: Taxaceae
Symptoms: Tremors, difficulty breathing, vomiting, seizures (dogs), sudden death from acute heart failure
Eucalyptus
Common Names: Many cultivars
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus
Family: Myrtaceae
Symptoms: Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, weakness
European Bittersweet
Common Names: Climbing Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade
Scientific Name: Solanum dulcamara
Family: Solanaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea – common. Drowsiness, low blood pressure, low heart rate – uncommon
Everlasting Pea
Common Names: Sweet Pea, Perennial Pea
Scientific Name: Lathyrus latifolius
Family: Fabaceae
Symptoms: Weakness, lethargy, pacing, head pressing, tremors, seizures and possibly death
Fig
Common Names: Weeping Fig, Indian Rubber Plant
Scientific Name: Ficus benjamina
Family: Moraceae
Symptoms: Contact with the skin can cause dermatitis, ingestion can cause oral irritation, salivation and vomiting
Fire Lily
Common Names: Amaryllis, Barbados Lily, Lily of the Palace, Ridderstjerne
Scientific Name: Hippeastrum spp.
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, salvation, diarrhea; large ingestions cause convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs are the most poisonous part
Flag
Common Names: Iris, Snake Lily, Water Flag
Scientific Name: Iris species
Family: Iridaceae
Symptoms: Salivation, vomiting, drooling,lethargy, diarrhea. Highest concentration in rhizomes
Flamingo Flower
Common Names: Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, Painter’s Pallet
Scientific Name: Anthurium scherzerianum
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Fleabane
Common Names: Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Seaside Daisy
Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus
Family: Asteraceae
Symptoms: Mild vomiting, diarrhea
Florida Beauty
Common Names: Gold Dust Dracaena, Spotted Dracaena
Scientific Name: Dracaena surculosa
Family: Cannaceae
Symptoms: In cats: dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, abdominal pain, increased heartrate and drooling. In both cats and dogs: vomiting, depression, inappetence, drooling, incoordination, and weakness
Foxglove
Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea
Family: Scrophalariaceae
Symptoms: Cardiac arrhythmias, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure, death
Hyacinth
Scientific Name: Hyacinthus orientalis
Family: Liliaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, dermatitis and allergic reactions. Bulbs contain highest amount of toxin
Gladiola
Common Names: Many cultivars
Scientific Name: Gladiolus species
Family: Iridaceae
Symptoms: Salivation, vomiting, drooling,lethargy, diarrhea. Highest concentration in the bulbs
Golden Birds Nest
Common Names: Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Good Luck Plant
Scientific Name: Sansevieria trifasciata
Family: Agavaceae
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Grapefruit
Scientific Name: Citrus paradisii
Family: Rutaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential photosensitivity
Grass Palm
Common Names: Giant Dracaena, Palm Lily
Scientific Name: Cordyline australis
Family: Agavaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting (occasionally with blood)
Heartleaf Philodendron
Common Names: Saddle Leaf, Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Fiddle-Leaf, Panda Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess
Scientific Name: Philodendron bipennifolium
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Heavenly Bamboo
Common Names: Sacred Bamboo, Nandina
Scientific Name: Nandina domestica
Family: Berberidaceae
Symptoms: Weakness, incoordination, seizures, coma, respiratory failure, death
Hibiscus
Common Names: Rose of Sharon, Rose of China
Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus
Family: Malvaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, anorexia
Hops
Scientific Name: Humulus lupulus
Family: Cannabidaceae
Symptoms: Dogs: panting, high body temperature, seizures, death
Hortensia
Common Names: Hydrangea, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark
Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea. Cyanide intoxication is rare – usually produces more of a gastrointestinal disturbance
Hosta
Common Names: Plantain Lily, Funkia
Scientific Name: Hosta plataginea
Family: Liliaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, depression
Jack in the Pulpit
Common Names: Three-leaved indian turnip, Devil’s dear, Wake robin, Starch wort, Wild turnip, Dragon root, Bog onion, Pepper turnip, Brown dragon, Memory root
Scientific Name: Arisaema triphyllum
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Jade Plant
Common Names: Baby Jade, Dwarf rubber plant, Jade tree, Chinese rubber plant, Japanese rubber plant
Scientific Name: Crassula argentea
Family: Crassulaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, depression
Jerusalem Cherry
Common Names: Natal cherry, Winter cherry
Scientific Name: Solanum pseudocapsicum
Family: Solanaceae
Symptoms: Gastrointestinal disturbances, possible ulceration of the gastrointestinal system, seizures, depression, respiratory depression, and shock
Klamath Weed
Common Names: St. John’s Wort
Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum
Family: Clusiaceae
Symptoms: Photosensitization, dermatitis
Lacy Tree Philodendron
Scientific Name: Philodendron selloum
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing
Laurel
Common Names: Mountain laurel, Spoonwood, Mountain Ivy, Calico Bush, Ivy Bush
Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia
Family: Ericaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, cardiovascular collapse, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, low blood pressure, death. Ingestion of a few leaves can cause serious problems
Lavender
Common Names: Common Lavender, English Lavender
Scientific Name: Lavendula angustifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting
Leek
Common Names: Elephant Garlic
Scientific Name: Allium ampeloprasum
Family: Liliaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia, Heinz body anemia), blood in urine, weakness, high heart rate, panting
Lemon Grass
Common Names: Oil Grass
Scientific Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Family: Poaceae
Symptoms: Chronic cystitis, urine leaking, hind leg weakness
Lily of the Valley
Scientific Name: Convallaria majalis
Family: Liliaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, irregular heart beat, low blood pressure, disorientation, coma, seizures
Lime
Scientific Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Family: Rutaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential photosensitivity
Lovage
Common Names: Maggi plant, Smellage
Scientific Name: Levisticum officinale
Family: Apiaceae
Symptoms: Diuretic, increased urination
Malanga
Common Names: Caladium, Elephant’s Ears
Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Maleberry
Common Names: Staggerbush, Fetterbush
Scientific Name: Lyonia
Family: Ericaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargic, cardiovascular collapse, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, low blood pressure, death. Ingestion of a few leaves can cause serious problems
Marjoram
Common Names: Knotted Marjoram, Pot Marjoram
Scientific Name: Origanum majorana
Family: Lamiaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting and diarrhea
Mauna Loa Peace Lily
Common Names: Peace Lily
Scientific Name: Spathiphyllum
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Mayweed
Common Names: Poison Daisy, Stinking Chamomile
Scientific Name: Anthemis cotula
Family: Asteraceae
Symptoms: Contact dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, allergic reactions. Long term use can lead to bleeding tendencies
Milkweed
Scientific Name: Asclepias species
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, profound depression, weakness, anorexia, and diarrhea are common; may be followed by seizures, difficulty breathing, rapid, weak pulse, dilated pupils, kidney or liver failure, coma, respiratory paralysis and death
Mint
Common Names: Garden Mint
Scientific Name: Mentha
Family: Lamiaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting and diarrhea
Mistletoe
Common Names: American Mistletoe
Scientific Name: Phoradendron flavescens
Family: Viscaceae
Symptoms: Gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular collapse, dyspnea, bradycardia, erratic behavior, (hallucinogenic in humans). Vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure
Morning Glory
Scientific Name: Ipomoea
Family: Convolvulaceae
Symptoms: Gastrointestinal upset, agitation, tremors, disorientation, ataxia, anorexia. Seeds may cause hallucination, may cause diarrhea
Nicotiana
Common Names: Tree Tobacco, Tobacco, Mustard Tree
Scientific Name: Nicotiana glauca
Family: Solanaceae
Symptoms: Hyperexcitability then depression, vomiting, incoordination, paralysis, death is possible
Oleander
Common Names: Rose-Bay
Scientific Name: Nerium oleander
Family: Apocynaceae
Symptoms: Poisonings can occur from acess to prunings or fallen branches, or ornamentals around horse show areas. All parts contain a highly toxic cardiac glycoside much like digitoxin, and can cause colic, diarrhea (possibly bloody), sweating, incoordination, shallow/difficult breathing, muscle tremors, recumbency, and possibly death from cardiac failure
Onion
Scientific Name: Allium cepa
Family: Liliaceae
Symptoms: Gastrointestinal upset, hemolytic anemia, vomiting, breakdown of red blood cells, blood in urine, weakness, high heart rate, panting
Orange
Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis
Family: Rutaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential photosensitivity
Oregano
Common Names: Greek Oregano
Scientific Name: Origanum vulgare hirtum
Family: Lamiaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting and diarrhea
Pacific Yew
Common Names: English Yew, Western Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew
Scientific Name: Taxus brevifolia
Family: Taxaceae
Symptoms: Tremors, difficulty breathing, vomiting, seizures (dogs), sudden death from acute heart failure
Parsley
Common Names: Italian Parsley, Hamburg Parsley, Turnip-rooted Parsley
Scientific Name: Petroselinum crispum
Family: Apiaceae
Symptoms: Photosensitization, dermatitis, ocular toxicity
Peony
Scientific Name: Paeonis officinalis
Family: Paeniaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea
Periwinkle
Common Names: Running Myrtle. Vinca
Scientific Name: Vinca rosea
Family: Apocynaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, depression, tremors, seizures, coma, death
Pie Plant
Common Names: Rhubarb
Scientific Name: Rheum rhabarbarum
Family: Polygonaceae
Symptoms: Kidney failure, tremors, salivation
Portulaca
Common Names: Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss Rose
Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea
Family: Portulacaceae
Symptoms: Muscle weakness, depression, diarrhea
Prayer Bean
Common Names: Rosary Pea, Buddhist rosary bead, Indian Bead, Indian Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant
Scientific Name: Abrus precatorius
Family: Leguminosae
Symptoms: Severe vomiting and diarrhea (sometimes bloody), tremors, high heart rate, fever, shock, death. Seeds are very toxic
Privet
Common Names: amur, wax-leaf, common privet
Scientific Name: Ligustrum japonicum
Family: Oleaceae
Symptoms: Gastrointestinal upset (most common), incoordination, increased heart rate, death
Ranger’s Button
Common Names: White Heads
Scientific Name: Sphenosciadium capitellatum
Family: Apiaceae
Symptoms: Photosensitization, ocular toxicity
Red Marginated Dracaena
Common Names: straight-marginated dracaena
Scientific Name: Dracaena marginata
Family: Agavaceae
Symptoms: In cats: dilated pupils, abdominal pain, increased heartrate and drooling. In both cats and dogs: vomiting, depression, inappetence, drooling, incoordination, and weakness
Satin Pothos
Common Names: Silk Pothos
Scientific Name: Scindapsus pictus
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing
Scented Geranium
Common Names: Geraniums
Scientific Name: Pelargonium
Family: Geranilea
Symptoms: Nausea, muscle weakness, hypothermia in larger exposures
Skunk Cabbage
Common Names: Skunk Weed, Polecat Weed, Meadow Cabbage, Swamp Cabbage
Scientific Name: Symplocarpus foetidus
Family: Araceae
Symptoms: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Spring Parsley
Scientific Name: Cymopterus watsonii
Family: Apiaceae
Symptoms: Photosensitization (ulcerative and exudative dermatitis), ocular toxicity
Striped Dracaena
Common Names: warneckii, janet craig plant
Scientific Name: Dracaena deremensis
Family: Agavaceae
Symptoms: In cats: dilated pupils, abdominal pain, increased heartrate and drooling. In both cats and dogs: vomiting, depression, inappetence, drooling, incoordination, and weakness
Tahitian Bridal Veil
Common Names: Gibasis Geniculata
Scientific Name: tradescantia multiflora
Family: Commelinaceae
Symptoms: Can cause mild gastrointestinal signs and dermatitis
Tomato Plant
Scientific Name: Lycopersicon
Family: Solanaceae
Symptoms: Hypersalivation, inappetence, severe gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, drowsiness, confusion, behavioral change, weakness, dilated pupils, slow heart rate
Tulip
Scientific Name: Tulipa species
Family: Liliaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, heavy breathing/panting The highest concentration of toxin in bulb
Wahoo
Common Names: Burning Bush, Spindle Tree
Scientific Name: Euonymus occidentalis
Family: Celastraceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weakness. Heart rhythm abnormalities with large doses
Wandering Jew
Common Names: Speedy Henry, Variegated Wandering Jew
Scientific Name: Tradescantia flumeninsis
Family: Commelinaceae
Symptoms: Dermatitis
Water Hyacinth
Scientific Name: Eichhornia crassipes
Family: Pontederiaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting
Wisteria
Common names: Purple Rain
Scientific Name: wisteria species
Family: Fabaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting (sometimes with blood), diarrhea
Yellow Oleander
Scientific Name: Thevetia peruviana
Family: Apocynaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, slow heart rate
Yucca
Scientific Name: Yucca
Family: Agavaceae
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea , liver disease
MUSHROOMS
They pop up everywhere, in yards, in the woods, in parks, alongside the road. Some dogs, like some people, like to eat them. But you have to be careful cause they can both be a gourmet delicacy . . . and a deadly poison.
Toxic mushrooms are classified into four categories (A, B, C, D), based on the clinical signs and their time of onset, and into seven groups (1-7) on the basis of the toxin they contain. However, because it is sometimes difficult to identify what type of mushroom your dog has consumed, you should always bring the suspected mushroom with you when you take your dog to the veterinarian.
Symptoms vary greatly depending on the type of mushroom that the dog ingested. Category A mushrooms, for example, are the most toxic and cause the destruction of cells, especially liver and kidney cells. Category B and C mushrooms, affect the nervous system, and category D mushrooms cause gastrointestinal irritation. The following are some of the more common symptoms associated with mushroom poisoning:
► Vomiting
► Diarrhea
► Excessive drooling
► Abdominal pain
► Lethargy
► Yellowing of the skin
► Uncoordinated movements
► Seizures
► Coma
The 5 most common Mushrooms that can poison your Dog
Autumn Galerina
Scientific Name: Galerina Marginata
Family: Hymenogastraceae
Symptoms: After initial gastrointestinal signs, an animal who has eaten these mushrooms will appear to improve, only to relapse several days later with liver and kidney failure
Elf’s Saddle
Scientific Name: Helvella Lacunosa
Family: Helvellaceae
Symptoms: Abdominal distress, severe diarrhea, and vomiting. In severe cases, liver, kidney, and red blood cell damage may occur, possibly resulting in death
False Morel
Scientific Name: Gyromitra esculenta
Family: Helvellaceae
Symptoms: If ingested, false morels can cause vomiting, diarrhea and seizures, and can sometimes be fatal
Fly Agaric
Scientific Name: Amanita Muscaria
Family: Amanitaceae
Symptoms: Disorientation, drooling, vomiting. These mushrooms are frequently eaten by dogs. They have a fishy odor. The toxins ibotenic acid and muscimol are not lethal to humans but in rare instances can cause death in dogs
Jeweled Death Cap
Scientific Name: Amanita Gemmata
Family: Amanitaceae
Symptoms: confusion, visual distortion, delusions and convulsions
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