As spring (finally!) approaches in the northern hemisphere, it’s time to be on the lookout during neighborhood walks for beautiful blooms that can be toxic to dogs.
| • Tulip (Tulip spp)– Ingestion can result in intense vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hypersalivation, drooling and lack of appetite. |
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| • Hyacinth (Hyacinthus oreintalis)– Ingestion can result in intense vomiting, diarrhea, depression and tremors. |
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| • Daffodil (Narcissus spp)– Ingestion can result in severe gastrointestinal illness, convulsions, seizures, low blood pressure and tremors. |  |
| • Peace lily (Spathiphyllum spp)– Ingestion can result in ulcers in the mouth, vomiting and diarrhea. |  |
| • Easter cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesi)– Ingestion can result in vomiting, diarrhea and depression. Cats can also develop staggering. |  |
| • Easter daisy (Townsendia sericea)– This plant is considered non toxic. |  |
| • Easter orchid (Cattleya mossiae)– This plant is considered non toxic. |  |
| • Easter lily cactus (Echinopsis multiplex)– This plant is considered non toxic. |  |
| • Resurrection lily (Kaempferia pulchra)– This plant is considered non toxic. |  |
| • Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia splendens prostrata)– Ingestion results in vomiting and diarrhea. |  |
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| • Azalea (Rhododendron spp)– Ivomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death. |  |
| • Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)– Excessive salivation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, gastro-intestinal disorders, lack of appetite, tremors, convulsions, seizures |  |
| • Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp)– Vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death. |  |
| • Tiger Lily (Lilium tigrinum)– Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure. Cats are only species known to be affected. |  |
| • Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum)– Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, and kidney failure. Cats are only species known to be affected. |  |
| • American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens)– Weakness, convulsions, gastroenteritis (vomiting, diarrhea.) |  |
| • Clematis (Clematis sp.)– Vomiting, diarrhea, oral ulcers, ataxia irritant or vesicant action. |  |
| • Daffodil (Narcissus spp)– Severe gastrointestinal disorders, convulsions, shivering, hypotension, dermatitis, muscular tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias. |  |
| • Day lily (Hemorocallis dumortirei)– Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure. Cats are only species known to be affected. |  |
| • Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)– Cardiac arrhythmias, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure, death. |  |
| • Lily of the Valley (Convalaria majalis)– Ataxia, vomiting, cardiac arrhythmias, death. |  |
| • Narcissus (Narcissus spp) Severe gastrointestinal disorders, convulsions, shivering, hypotension, dermatitis, muscular tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias. |  |
| • Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp)– Seeds may cause hallucination, may cause diarrhea. |  |
But keep in mind, plants are not the only danger – pesticides and fertilizers can be packed with toxic chemicals. If your dog is a digger or a dirt-eater, keep him or her away from gardens. If you use these products and they contain lethal chemicals, you may want to keep your gardens fenced in. Flower bulbs can be harmful, too, so keep daffodil, tulip and hyacinth bulbs out of reach, and don’t let your dog dig where they are planted. In addition, ant and other insect traps often rely on sweet lures, such as peanut butter, which can certainly lure a dog. Keep your animals safe while you all enjoy the weather!
