A:Can Cause Death
B:Can Cause Organ Damage
C:Can Cause Rashes
D:Can Cause Upset Stomach
THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST
Many types of plants and flowers can be poisonous to our dogs. Effects range from mild to severe depending on the type of plant and the quantity consumed. Some plants will only cause slight stomach upset, while others can cause seizures, coma or even death.
Find out what plants and flowers may be poisonous to dogs with the following list of common toxic plants and flowers. This is not a complete list. If you have a particular plant in mind for your home or yard, you should thoroughly research it first.
If you suspect your pet has come into contact with a potential toxin, please contact your vet or animal poison control immediately.
A: Flowers and plants that can cause death
NAME | DANGEROUS PARTS | REACTION |
Agapanthus | All parts | Oral irritation, intense burning, vomiting |
Azalea | All parts | Kidney failure, convulsion, death |
Cyclamen | After large ingestion of tubers | Heart rhytm abnormalties, seizures, death |
Delphinum | Plants and seeds | Convulsion and detah |
Dumb Cane | All parts | Convulsion and death |
Foxglove | Leaves, stems and roots | Heartfailure and death |
Lantana | Leaves, flowers and berries | Multiorgan failure, convulsion and death |
Larkspur | Plant and seeds | Convulsion and death |
Mistletoe | Berries | Convulsion and death |
Oleander | All parts | Liver failure, convulsion and death |
Rhododendron | All parts | Kidney failure, convulsion and death |
Sago Palm | All parts | Convulsion and death |
B: Flowers and plants that can cause organ damage
(Kidney, liver, stomach, heart etc)
C: Flowers and plants that can cause rashes
(dermatitis)
D: Flowers and plants that cause upset stomachs
(Vomiting, diarrhea, and gas) pictures below
NAME | DANGEROUS PARTS | REACTION |
Azalea | All parts | Respiratory and kidney |
Crocus | All parts | Respiratory, liver and kidney failure |
Foxglove | Leaves, stems and roots | Respiratory and heart |
Juniper | Berries and leaves | Kidney failure |
NAME | DANGEROUS PARTS | REACTION |
Cactus | Leaves and spines | Rash, open sores and skin infection |
Chrysanthemums | Leaves and flowers | Rash |
Ficus | Leaves | Rash |
Poison Ivy | All parts | Rash and blisters |
Poison Oak | All parts | Rash and blisters |
Pothos Ivy (in small amounts) | All parts | Rash |
Primerose | Leaves | Rash |
Schefflera | All parts | Dermatitis |
Sumac | All parts, esp. berries | Rash and blisters |
NAME | DANGEROUS PARTS | REACTION |
Amaryllis | Bulb | Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anorexia, tremors |
Aster | All parts | Diarrhea and vomiting |
Baby's Breath (Gypsophilia) | Flowers and stems | Diarrhea and vomiting |
Boxwood | All parts | Diarrhea and vomiting |
Cala Lily | All parts | Oral irritation, intense burning, vomiting |
Carnation | All parts | Mild gastrointestinal signs |
Chrysanthemums | All parts | Diarrhea, vomiting and hypersalivation |
Clematis | Roots and leaves | Diarrhea and vomiting |
Cyclamen | All parts | Diarrhea and vomiting |
Daffodil ( Jonquil) | Bulb | Diarrhea and vomiting |
English Ivy | All parts | Diarrhea, gas and vomiting |
Freesia | Bulb | Vomiting |
Gladiolas | Leaves | Diarrhea and vomiting |
Holly | Berries | Diarrhea, gas and vomiting |
Hyacinth | Bulb | Intense diarrhea, vomiting, tremors |
Hydrangea | All parts | Diarrhea, gas and vomiting |
Kalanchoe | All parts | Diarrhea and vomiting |
Morning Glory | Seeds and leaves | Gastrointestinal upset, agitation, tremors, disorientation, ataxia, anorexia. Seeds may cause hallucination, may cause diarrhea |
Peony | Leaves, stems and roots | Vomiting, diarrhea, depression |
Pointsetta | Leaves and flowers | Oral irritation and vomiting |
Pothos Ivy | All parts | Oral irritation, intense burning, vomiting |
Scheifflera | All parts | Dermatitis |
Tulip | Bulb | Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hypersalivation |