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Dogs
are curious by nature and have a tendency to explore, sometimes leading
themselves into dangerous or even life-threatening situations. There is a
great variety of potentially poisonous plants and shrubs, making
indentification difficult or impossible unless the owner has direct
knowledge that the dog has eaten a certain plant or product.
Toxic Houseplants:
A. Toxic houseplants that may give a rash after contact with the skin or mouth: Chrysanthemum Poinsettia Creeping fig Weeping fig Pot mum Spider mum B. Toxic houseplants that are irritating to mucus membranes: the mouth especially gets swollen; painful tongue, or lips: Arrowhead vine Boston ivy Caladium Drunk cane Emerald duke Heart leaf (philodendron) Marble queen Majesty Nephthytis ivy Pathos Red princess Saddle leaf Split leaf C. Toxic houseplants that may contain a wide variety of poisons. Most causing vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps. Some cause tremors, heart and respiratory and/or kidney problems, which are difficult for owners to interpret: Amaryllis Elephant ears Pot mum Asparagus fern Glocal ivy Ripple ivy Azalea Heart ivy Spider mum Bird of paradise Ivy Sparnageri fern Creeping Charlie Jerusalem cherry Umbrella plant Crown of thorns Needlepoint Ivy
Toxic Outdoor Plants:
A. Outdoor plants that may produce vomiting and diarrhea in some cases: Delphinium Poke weed Indian tobacco Daffodil Bittersweet Wisteria Castor beanwoody Soapberry Indian turnip Ground cherry skunk cabbage Foxglove Larkspur B. Trees and shrubs that are poisonous and may produce vomiting, abdominal pain and in some cases diarrhea: Horse chestnut Western yew Apricot Buckeye English holly almond Rain tree Peach cherry Monkey pad Wild cherry American yew Bird of paradise Japanese plum English yew Black locust Balsam pear Mock orange Privet C. Outdoor plants with varied toxic effect: Rhubarb Buttercup Moonseed Spinach Nightshade Mayapple Sunburned Poison hemlock Dutchman's potatoes Jimsonweed Tomato vine Pigweed Mescal bean Locoweed Water hemlock Lupine Mushrooms trumpet Dologeton Angel's Jasmine Matrimony vine D. Toxic outdoor plants that may cause hallucinations: Marijuana Nutmeg Peyote Morning glory Periwinkle Locoweed E. Toxic outdoor plants that may produce convulsions: Chinaberry Moonweed Water hemlock Coriaria Nux vomica
If
you believe that your dog has ingested a poisonous substance, the best
thing you can do is contact your vet immediately!! Follow all of his or
her instructions.
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