May Flowers 🌹

May Flowers 🌹

With spring comes flowers and plants both indoors and out. Β 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

  1. Stay calm but act FAST
  2. Remove access to the plant immediately
  3. Check symptoms: vomiting, drooling, lethargy, tremors
  4. Do NOT induce vomiting unless told by a professional
  5. Call poison control or your vet immediately
  6. 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: Β 
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.