I love to go for walks out in the wild as do may other dogs and their owners. It's amazing how many hazards lie ahead though while out in the wilderness.
Remember as always the smaller the dog the greater side effect; so toy dogs (Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu and Pugs etc) are a higher risk.
Here are a list of the most hazardous plants and flowers you and your fur friend may encounter.
Aconitum
Causes weakness,
heart issues, seizures and muscle tremors.
Amaryllis
Causes digestive
issues (vomiting, diarrhoea and pain) as well as lack of appetite, low mood and
tremors.
Asparagus fern
Can cause skin irritation.
Autumn Crocus
(bulbs)
While the whole plant is toxic to dogs, the highest danger lies in
the bulbs. If any of the plant is ingested it can cause burning in the mouth,
heart problems, kidney/liver damage as well as seizures and digestive issues
(vomiting and diarrhoea).
Azalea
Can cause
vomiting, diarrhoea and blood pressure issues resulting in coma and worse case
can be fatal. Even eating just a few leaves can have an effect.
Cyclamen
Can cause
irritation in the mouth, diarrhoea, heart issues, seizures and even fatal.
Daffodil (bulbs)
The
bulb again is the highest toxic part, however eating any of the plant can cause
digestive upset (vomiting, diarrhoea and pain), blood pressure drops and
convulsions.
Day lilies
Causes
heart problems, vomiting and kidney failure.
Delphiniums (known
also as Larkspur)
Can cause serious neuromuscular issues, even in humans it
can be fatal!
Dieffenbachia (also
known as Dumb Cane)
If eaten can cause burning in the mouth and vomiting.
This plant is common within households.
Foxgloves
Causes Digestive
issues (sickness and diarrhoea as well
as drooling excessively, heart issues and dilated pupils.
Hemlock
Causes breathing problems, and heart issues
as well as seizures.
Hyacinth
Causes lack
of appetite, vomiting and oral irritation.
Hydrangea
Causes low
mood, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Ivy
Causes digestive
issues (sickness, diarrhoea, pain and drooling).
Kalanchoe
Common plant
found within houses, can cause diarrhoea and vomiting and even heart problems.
Laburnum
Ingestion
of any of the plant could be fatal.
Lily of the valley
Causes sickness, diarrhoea, heart problems and seizures.
Lupins
Causes
breathing problems, liver damage, muscle spasms, lack of coordination, foaming
at the mouth and can be fatal.
Morning glory
What’s the story morning glory, well... not good! If ingested can cause
Sickness, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, muscle spasms, liver damage and confusion.
Nettles
Causes upset
to the digestive system (vomiting, diarrhoea and long term damage)
Nightshade
Causes
low mood, heart issues and is highly toxic causing death.
Oleander
Mostly found
in the USA. Can cause heart problems, lack of coordination, internal bleeding,
muscle issues and digestive problems (vomiting and diarrhoea).
Poinsettia
Popular around Christmas! Causes upset to
the digestive system (vomiting, diarrhoea and long term damage)
Rhododendron
Causes excessive drooling, sickness, diarrhoea, neuromuscular problems and
weakness.
Rhubarb leaves
The leaves are highly toxic and can cause excessive drooling, tremors and
kidney failure.
Sago Palm
Can cause
internal bleeding, vomiting, diarrhoea, liver failure and can even be fatal.
Sweet pea
Causes sickness,
diarrhoea, seizures, lack of appetite and death.
Tansy
Causes upset
to the digestive system (vomiting, diarrhoea and long term damage)
Tulip (bulbs)
While the bulb is the highest concentration of toxicity the whole plant should
be avoided and can cause nausea, drooling and irritation in the mouth.
Umbrella plant
Causes drooling, facial irritation/swelling, sickness/diarrhoea and
restlessness/pacing.
Wisteria
Causes upset
to the digestive system (vomiting, diarrhoea and long term damage)
Yew
Causes excessive
drooling and sickness, even breathing and heart problems; as well as dilated
pupils and seizures.
If you see your dog eating any of these or show signs that they have then seek veterinary attention immediately.
