KEEPING YOUR PET SAFE FROM
POISONOUS PLANTS THIS SPRING
Spring is a good time to walk your family pets; strolls in the
park are delightful this time of year. However, it’s important
to be mindful; some poisonous plants can make animals quite
sick. Follow the tips below to keep your pets safe and enjoy
the spring weather.
Garden Flowers that are Poisonous:
Amaryllis
Beautiful budding red ornamental fl ower, it’s sickening to
dogs if they consume it so be careful to keep them from
eating it.
Gladiola
If you suspect your dog has eaten this plant look for these
common symptoms; drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and
general sluggish attitude.
American Holly
The toxic level isn’t as high in this plant so you won’t see
severe reactions in your pets. If you think your pet has gotten
into a Holly bush watch for diarrhea and vomiting.
Baby’s Breath
Baby’s breath is a common fl ower used not only in gardens
but in just about every fl ower arrangement available. If eaten,
it will cause irritation to your pet’s tummy.
Azalea
Azaleas are very toxic, it causes severe gastrointestinal
symptoms. If your pet has discoordination, weakness or a
slow heart rate you need to get her/him to the vet. The Azalea
plant is potentially fatal.
Tulips
Tulips are fatal to dogs. Not only are they deadly, they
also cause severe and painful systemic reactions. Because
of the high toxicity, they can cause central nervous system
depression, convulsions and eventually death.
Chrysanthemum
Outside of the common intestinal issues Chrysanthemum
actually causes skin rashes. Take care to keep your little
friends away from these purple low growing fl owers.
Begonia
Begonias’ causes a painful and odd reaction. If your pet
digests the plant it will cause extreme oral aggravation, a lot
of infl ammation in their mouth as well as vomiting.
What should you do if you suspect your dog has digested
a toxic plant?
Toxins can cause chain reactions so it is very important
to get your suffering pooch to the vet as soon as possible.
If you cannot get to a vet immediately you can call the
ASPCA Animal Poison Center (APPC). If you are in need of
contacting the Animal Poison Center there are a few things
you can do to ensure your pet can get the best help possible.
Take detailed notes of the symptoms and the progression of
the severity. Make a list to narrow down the possible culprits.
If you are able to get to the veterinary offi ce immediately,
track down what your pet might have consumed. Take any
pictures of the surrounding plants that you were around or
even snap a cell phone shot of the plant itself to show your
veterinarian.
Specifi c Flowers that are toxic to Cats
Different types of lilies are harmful to felines. The stem,
bulb, even the pollen is highly disastrous. Lillies are known
to cause kidney failure which can be deadly. Cats don’t have
to eat this plant to have it affect them.
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