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Poisonous Plants for Pets

Posted on 28th April 2015 by Green Lane Farm Team

Many of us look forward to the beginning of spring, and the beautiful array of plants and flowers that bloom as the warmer weather sets in. But as a pet owner, it’s important to know which of these plants could potentially cause your furry friend harm, so you can avoid planting them in your garden and be vigilant when out walking.

We might think that toxic plants are few and far between, but some very common garden plants and flowers are poisonous to your pets, and can result in unpleasant case of sickness and diarrhoea, or in more serious cases, it could result in a coma or even the death.

Poisoning can be caused by eating the plant, berries, flowers or the bulbs, and depending on the toxicity of the plant, even just a quick chew or lick could be harmful. Flowers with highly toxic pollen can even drop pollen dust on to the coats of cats and dogs, so when they lick their fur, they ingest the pollen unknowingly. So it’s important to keep your pets as far away as possible from harmful plants.

We have listed some of the more common toxic plants below, to give you a basic idea of the variety of plants that could be harmful, but The Dogs Trust have provided a long list of plants and household and garden substances that could be dangerous. However, the list is not comprehensive, so if you have any concerns about a particular plant, we advise you speak to your vet.

Daffodils – especially the bulbs
Cherry laurel
Laburnum
Philodendron
Azalea
Foxgloves
Ivy
Rhubarb
Yew

Symptoms of Poisoning

Poisoning has a long list of symptoms, and can manifest itself in a huge variety of ways, from mild skin irritations and upset stomachs to weakness, seizures and even comas.

Other symptoms include:

  • Oral irritation
  • Vomiting and diarrhoea
  • Rapid breathing
  • Fever
  • Drooling
  • Heart failure
  • Depression
  • Excitability or lethargy
  • Tremors and fitting
  • Increased thirst
  • Dilated pupils
  • Dizziness or loss of balance
  • Disorientation

If you are worried your pet may have come into contact with a potentially harmful substance, no matter what it is, you should always take them to see a vet immediately, and if possible take some of the poisonous substance with you.

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