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Plants and Other Things That Are Poisonous to Dogs
Many dog owners do not realize that their home and yard may contain items that are poisonous to dogs.
Review this list, and keep your dog(s) away from these items. If your dog is not a chewer, the plants may not be a problem.
However, you never know when your dog may become frustrated and begin chewing.
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Plant Name
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Possible Symptoms
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Azalea
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Weakness, upset stomach, drooling, coma, heart failure, depression
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Boxwood
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Upset stomach, heart failure , excitability or lethargy
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Holly (Berries)
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Upset stomach, tremors, seizures, loss of balance
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Hydrangea
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Seizures, dizziness, rapid breathing
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Oleander
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Upset stomach, heart failure, excitability or lethargy
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Flowers
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Plant Name
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Possible Symptoms
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Amaryllis
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Upset stomach, hyperactivity, lethargy, coma, shock, death
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Autumn Crocus
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Oral irritation, upset stomach, kidney failure, hyperactivity, lethargy, coma, shock, death
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Buttercup
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Upset stomach
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Calla Lilly
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Upset stomach, oral irritation, asphyxiation, tremors, seizures, loss of balance, death
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Christmas Rose
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Upset stomach, diarrhea, seizures, disorientation
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Chrysanthemum
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Skin irritation
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Daffodil (bulb)
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Upset stomach, seizures, weakness, tremors, excitement, lethargy, coma, death
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Easter Lily
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Kidney failure, upset stomach, weakness
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Foxglove
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Upset stomach, tremors, seizures, loss of balance, lethargy, collapse, heart failure, death
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Hyacinth
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Varied toxic effects
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Iris (root)
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Upset stomach
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Jessamine
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Labored breathing, seizures, weakness, respiratory failure
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Jonquil (Narcissus)
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Upset stomach, hyperactivity, depression, coma, seizures, tremors, weakness, irregular heartbeat, death
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Morning Glory
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Upset stomach, hallucinations
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Narcissus
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Upset stomach, hyperactivity, depression, coma, seizures, tremors, weakness, irregular heartbeat, death
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Peony
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Upset stomach, tremors, seizures, staggering, loss of balance, depression, collapse, heart failure, death
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Periwinkle
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Hallucinogen
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Poinsettia
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Upset stomach, oral irritation
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Primrose
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Upset Stomach
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Tulip (bulb)
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Varied toxic effects
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Vines/ Ground Cover
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Plant Name
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Possible Symptoms
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Devil's Ivy (Philodendron)
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Upset stomach, mouth irritation, tremors, seizures, loss of balance, asphyxiation, death
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English Ivy
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Upset stomach, hyperactivity, labored breathing, drooling, fever, increased thirst, dilated pupils, weakness, staggering
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Jasmine
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Weakness, seizures, respiratory failure
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Vine
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Upset stomach, lethargy, drooling, heart failure, dilated pupils
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Matrimony Vine
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Varied toxic effects
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Virginia Creeper
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Varied toxic effects
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Ornamentals and Houseplants
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Plant Name
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Possible Symptoms
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Asparagus
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Fern Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart, respiratory, kidney problems
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Caladium
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Upset stomach, oral irritation, asphyxiation, tremors, seizures, loss of balance, death
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Elephant's Ear (Colocasia)
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Upset stomach, oral irritation, asphyxiation, tremors, seizures, loss of balance, death
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Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia)
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Upset stomach, oral irritation, asphyxiation, tremors, seizures, loss of balance, death
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Philodendron (Saddle Leaf, Split Leaf)
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Swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips
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Poinsettia
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Upset stomach, oral irritation
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Pot Mum
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Dermatitis
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Rhododendrons>
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Vomiting, diarrhea, collapse, death from heart failure
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Spider Mum
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Dermatitis
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Umbrella Plant (Schefflera)
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Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart, respiratory, kidney problems
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Trees
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Plant Name
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Possible Symptoms
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Apple (leaves and stem)
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Rapid breathing, shock, dilated pupils, gum inflammation
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American Yew
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Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
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Cuban Laurel (Ficus)
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Upset stomach
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Fiddle -Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)
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Upset stomach, skin irritation
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Oak (acorns)
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Varied toxic effects
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English Yew
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Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
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Western Yew
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Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
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Apricot
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Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
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Almond
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Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
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Peach
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Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
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Cherry (leaves and stem)
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Shock, gum inflammation, dilated pupils, rapid breathing
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Wild Cherry
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Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
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Japanese Plum
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Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
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Balsam Pear
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Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
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Fruits and Vegetables
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Plant Name
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Possible Symptoms
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Apple Seeds
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Varied toxic effects
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Apricot Seeds
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Varied toxic effects
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Avocado Seeds
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Diarrhea, vomiting, labored breathing, death
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Cornstalk
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Upset stomach, labored breathing, drooling
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Eggplant (all parts except fruit)
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Upset stomach, heart failure, drooling, lethargy
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Onion
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Upset stomach, anemia
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Peach Seeds
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Varied toxic effects
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Other Plants
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Plant Name
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Symptoms
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Aloe Vera
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Diarrhea
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Mistletoe
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Varied toxic effects
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Mushrooms
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Varied toxic effects
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All of the following items can poison your dog
Foods
- Onions, onion powder
- Chocolate (baker's, semi-sweet, milk, dark)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Yeast dough
- Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered expresso beans)
- Tea (caffeine)
- Salt
- Macadamia nuts
- Hops (used in home beer brewing)
- Tomato leaves and stems (green parts)
- Potato leaves and stems (green parts)
- Rhubarb leaves
- Avocados
- Moldy food
Medications
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
- Cough and cold medications
- All prescription drugs
- Medications in tubes. A dog can chew through the tube in seconds.
House Plants – The ingestion of these house plants can be fatal.
- Azalea
- Oleander
- Castor bean
- Sago palm
- Easter lily
- Yew plant
Flea Control Products and Other Insecticides
Mouse and Rat Poisons
Household Chemicals
- Dishwasher detergent
- Mothballs
- Potpourri oils
- Homemade play dough
- Fabric softener sheets
- Batteries
- Cigarettes
Gardening and Lawn Care Supplies
Automobile Care Supplies
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Additional Sources of Information
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Organization
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Phone or URL
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Cost
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The Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
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http://www.paws.org
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Free
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ASPCA/National Animal Poison Control Center
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1-900-680-0000
1-800-548-2423
1-888-426-4435
www.napcc.aspca.org
THIS IS A WONDERFUL WEB SITE THAT HAS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON POISONING
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$45 per case for phone consult (no extra charge for follow-up calls); $15 for plant list
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Pet Emergency First Aid Videos
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1-888-380-9966
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First Aid for Dogs ($19.95)
First Aid For Cats ($19.95)
Combo: Dogs andCats ($35.95)
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Most of the above information was obtained on the http://www.uexplore.com/health/poisonplants.htm and
http://www.napcc.aspca.org Web sites.
To download the above list in PDF format click here
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