28 plants that can be dangerous or kill your pets

28 plants that can be dangerous or kill your pets

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COMMON HOUSEHOLD AND GARDEN PLANTS CAN BE POISONOUS TO CATS AND DOGS 10:41, 29 May 2025 Ordinary plants, seeds and flowers can cause serious harm to your pets or warrant urgent veterinary care. Certain plants can cause discomfort to stomachs while others are highly poisonous and can be deadly. Daffodils, tulips and wisteria may enhance the aesthetics of your garden but they should be kept well away from dogs. Fruit seeds such as those from apricots, cherries and plums should also be cultivated out of their reach. A significant number of indoor and outdoor plants are toxic to pets. If your pet ingests any of these, seek immediate veterinary assistance. 28 PLANTS THAT CAN BE FATAL OR DANGEROUS TO YOUR PET * Aconitum * Amaryllis bulbs * Asparagus fern * Azalea * Bluebells * Cyclamen * Daffodil bulbs * Day lilies * Delphiniums * Dog's Mercury (Mercurialis perennis) * Foxgloves * Hemlock * Hyacinth * Hydrangea * Ivy * Laburnum * Lily of the valley * Lupins * Morning glory * Nightshade * Oleander * Rhododendron * Rhubarb leaves * Sweet pea * Tulip bulbs * Umbrella plant * Wisteria * Yew Poisoning from spring bulbs - daffodils, tulips, spring crocuses and bluebells - are most likely when the flower begins to bloom or when they are planted. Acorns can cause bloody vomiting and diarrhoea, while regular consumption can lead to kidney or liver problems. Horse chestnuts could also make your dog sick or have an upset stomach. Some plants that can upset your dog's stomach include holly, ivy and mistletoe. Although they are considered low toxicity, they can still cause irritation trough their shape and texture. Seeds and stones of apricots, nectarines, damsons, cherries, plumbs, peaches and cherry laurel can cause toxic effects. The stones of these fruits contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can be broken down by enzymes to produce hydrogen cyanide. Effects may appear very quickly, or may be delayed and can include frothing at the mouth, large pupils, breathing difficulties and sudden death. Article continues below If you think that your dog may have eaten, touched or inhaled something that it shouldn't have, speak to your vet straight away.

COMMON HOUSEHOLD AND GARDEN PLANTS CAN BE POISONOUS TO CATS AND DOGS 10:41, 29 May 2025 Ordinary plants, seeds and flowers can cause serious harm to your pets or warrant urgent veterinary


care. Certain plants can cause discomfort to stomachs while others are highly poisonous and can be deadly. Daffodils, tulips and wisteria may enhance the aesthetics of your garden but they


should be kept well away from dogs. Fruit seeds such as those from apricots, cherries and plums should also be cultivated out of their reach. A significant number of indoor and outdoor


plants are toxic to pets. If your pet ingests any of these, seek immediate veterinary assistance. 28 PLANTS THAT CAN BE FATAL OR DANGEROUS TO YOUR PET * Aconitum * Amaryllis bulbs *


Asparagus fern * Azalea * Bluebells * Cyclamen * Daffodil bulbs * Day lilies * Delphiniums * Dog's Mercury (Mercurialis perennis) * Foxgloves * Hemlock * Hyacinth * Hydrangea * Ivy *


Laburnum * Lily of the valley * Lupins * Morning glory * Nightshade * Oleander * Rhododendron * Rhubarb leaves * Sweet pea * Tulip bulbs * Umbrella plant * Wisteria * Yew Poisoning from


spring bulbs - daffodils, tulips, spring crocuses and bluebells - are most likely when the flower begins to bloom or when they are planted. Acorns can cause bloody vomiting and diarrhoea,


while regular consumption can lead to kidney or liver problems. Horse chestnuts could also make your dog sick or have an upset stomach. Some plants that can upset your dog's stomach


include holly, ivy and mistletoe. Although they are considered low toxicity, they can still cause irritation trough their shape and texture. Seeds and stones of apricots, nectarines,


damsons, cherries, plumbs, peaches and cherry laurel can cause toxic effects. The stones of these fruits contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can be broken down by enzymes to produce


hydrogen cyanide. Effects may appear very quickly, or may be delayed and can include frothing at the mouth, large pupils, breathing difficulties and sudden death. Article continues below If


you think that your dog may have eaten, touched or inhaled something that it shouldn't have, speak to your vet straight away.