Plants That Are Poisonous For Your Pets & Safety Against Them

Plants add beauty to our homes and gardens, but some common varieties can be harmful to pets if chewed or ingested. Because cats and dogs explore the world with their noses and mouths, it's important to know which plants may pose a risk. Below is a list of common plants poisonous for pets.

Ornamental Flowers & Garden Plants

Garden Blooms

Autumn Crocus
Azalea
Bleeding Heart
Bluebonnet
Cardinal Flower
Four O'Clock
Foxglove
Hydrangea
Lantana
Larkspur
Periwinkle
Ranunculus (Buttercup)
Snowdrop

Vines & Climbers

Clematis
English Ivy
Honeysuckle
Morning Glory
Sweet Pea
Wisteria

Exotics

Bird Of Paradise
Caladium
Dieffenbachia
Elephant Ear (Taro)
Philodendron
Poinsettia

Lilies

Arum Lily
Calla Lily
Easter Lily
Lily Of The Valley

Wildflowers, Herbs & Weeds

Wild/Field Plants

Bishop's Weed
Bloodroot
Burdock
Cocklebur
Heliotrope
Milkweed
Pigweed
Pokeweed
Spurges
Tansy
Vetch

Highly Toxic/Wild

Baneberry
False Hellebore
Hemlock
Henbane
Jimsonweed
Mandrake
Nightshades
Monkshood

Herbs & Crops

Cacao
Coffee
Coriander
Rape
Tobacco

Trees & Large Woody Shrubs

Hardwoods & Evergreens

Avocado
Black Laurel
Eucalyptus
Horse Chestnut
Mountain Laurel
Red Maple
Yews

Highly Toxic/Wild

Baneberry
False Hellebore
Hemlock
Henbane
Jimsonweed
Mandrake
Nightshades
Monkshood

Flowering Trees

Australian Flame Tree
Black Locust
Cherry Tree
Chinaberry Tree
Golden Chain
Poinciana
Rain Tree

Irritants & Specialized Growth

Agricultural/Misc

Gladiolum
Goatweed
Chervil
Gentry
Marijuana
Mezereum
Mexican Poppy
Pukio Shrubs

Succulent & Parasitic

Mistletoe
Fall Plant
Sarah Plant

Contact Irritants

Poison Ivy
Poison Oak

Signs of Plant Toxicity to Notice If Your Pets Are In an Emergency!

If your pet has ingested a toxic plant, you may notice ;

Vomiting or diarrhea
Drooling or pawing at the mouth
Loss of appetite
Difficulty breathing
Tremors or seizures (in severe cases)

Need Immediate Help?

If you believe your pet has ingested a toxic plant, contact Walnut Grove Animal Hospital right away. Early intervention makes a significant difference.