SPCA Poisonous Plants for Dogs

Digging in the yard provides a favorite activity for many dogs. Aside from destroying your landscaping, your dog's digging and possibly eating your favorite plants may prove harmful to his health. In some cases his mischievous ways may even lead to his death. According to the ASPCA, if you feel your pet has ingested any potentially poisonous plants for dogs, you should call your veterinarian or emergency poison hotline immediately.

  1. Chrysanthemum

    • This plant, commonly called "mum" is a popular late summer to fall blooming flower. All parts of the chrysanthemum are poisonous to your dog and produce reactions including vomiting, diarrhea, gastric upset, loss of coordination and depression.

    Tulip

    • The tulip, a spring blooming flower, contains toxins in the bulb that cause loss of appetite, drooling, irritation of the intestinal tract, convulsions and problems of the cardiovascular and central nervous systems.

    Azalea and Rhododendron

    • The azalea and rhododendron plants contain toxins that produce diarrhea, vomiting, drooling, depression of the central nervous system and failure of the cardiovascular system.

    Ivy

    • Plants in the ivy family, including: English ivy, needlepoint ivy, California ivy, branching ivy and sweetheart ivy contain a toxin that causes diarrhea, pain in the abdomen, vomiting and excessive salivation.

    Oleander

    • The oleander bush, a southern landscaping plant, is extremely toxic, causing heart and gastrointestinal problems, hypothermia and possibly death.

    Cyclamen

    • Ingesting any part of the cyclamen, but particularly the root area can cause violent vomiting and irritation of the gastrointestinal system. Death from eating this plant is a possibility.

    Amaryllis

    • The amaryllis is an attractive flower, often offered for sale during the Easter season. It contains toxins that produce irritation and burning of the tongue, lips and mouth, vomiting, drooling, and difficulty swallowing,.

    Daffodil

    • The daffodil contains a toxin that when ingested, results in diarrhea, vomiting, tremors, convulsions, low blood pressure and cardiac disturbances. The bulbs contain the largest concentration of the toxins.

    Garlic

    • Although known to be edible for humans, garlic may cause vomiting, anemia, panting, high heart rate and blood in the urine of your dog.