As dog owners, one of the top priorities is ensuring the safety of your pet.
While you might be careful about what your dog eats, you should also be aware of plants that can severely harm your dog's health. Various common houseplants and garden plants can be toxic to dogs, causing symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe illness. Knowing these plants is essential to safeguarding your pet from toxicosis.
Common Plants That Can Harm Your Dog
Azaleas
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Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, lethargy
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Severity: Even small amounts can cause symptoms, and in severe cases, they may lead to life-threatening arrhythmias.
Tulips
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Symptoms: Drooling, nausea, loss of appetite, upset stomach
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Severity: Mostly dangerous when consumed in large quantities; otherwise, they can cause acute abdominal pain and excessive drooling.
Foxglove
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Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmias, tremors
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Severity: Highly toxic; even small amounts can severely affect the heart and lead to serious complications.
Oleander
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Symptoms: Vomiting, decreased heart rate, lethargy, tremors
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Severity: Extremely poisonous and highly likely to be fatal if ingested.
Sago Palm
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Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, liver failure
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Severity: Highly toxic; the most poisonous part of the plant, the seeds, can be fatal to dogs even in small amounts.
What Should You Do If Your Dog Ingests a Toxic Plant?
If you suspect your dog has been poisoned by a toxic plant, act quickly. Watch for symptoms such as vomiting, drooling, or lethargy. Call your veterinarian or a 24-hour pet poison hotline immediately. Another valuable resource for medical advice is the ASPCA Poison Control Center.
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