With spring comes flowers and plants both indoors and out. We’ve created a list of 🌸 common Plants toxic to Dogs & Cats to help educate you and keep them out of your pets reach 🐶 🐈
🏡 Houseplants to Watch
- Peace Lily – drooling, vomiting
- Pothos – mouth irritation, swelling
- Aloe Vera – vomiting, diarrhea
- Snake Plant – nausea, drooling
🌷 Outdoor Spring Flowers
- Tulips (bulbs are worst) – vomiting, heart issues
- Daffodils – severe GI upset, tremors
- Hyacinths – drooling, diarrhea
- Azaleas – weakness, cardiac issues
- Lilies – kidney failure (especially dangerous)
🌿 Yard & Garden Plants
- Sago Palm – highly toxic, liver failure
- Foxglove – heart toxicity
- Oleander – fatal heart effects
☎️ Pet Poison Control
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
- Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
(Fees may apply, but they can save your pet’s life.)
🚨 What To Do If Your Dog Eats a Toxic Plant
- Stay calm but act FAST
- Remove access to the plant immediately
- Check symptoms: vomiting, drooling, lethargy, tremors
- Do NOT induce vomiting unless told by a professional
- Call poison control or your vet immediately
- If possible, bring a sample or photo of the plant
⚠️ Emergency Signs (Go to ER Vet ASAP)
- Seizures
- Difficulty breathing
- Collapse or extreme lethargy
- Uncontrolled vomiting
*this list is the most common Household plants be sure to do your own research when purchasing or keeping plants in or around your house with Pets.
Disclaimer:
I am not a veterinarian. The information shared here is based on my own research. It should not be used as a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your veterinarian before starting any treatments or if you have any concerns about your pet’s health.