7 Most Poisonous Plants For Dogs

Updated: Dec 12, 2022

Being a dog means exploring the world around, be it on the sidewalk, dog park, inside the house or your own garden. They will sniff everything and often munch on almost anything they can find! While most things that your pooch may chew up is just nasty, there could be a lot of potentially dangerous plants that you must keep your dog miles away from! Yes, you read that right! Don’t panic! This article is your perfect guide to the plants you must watch out for!

1. Wild Mushrooms- Many dogs are killed every year after consuming poisonous mushrooms. These could be the ones growing on a sidewalk, park or your own garden. You can possibly see the signs of toxicity in just 15 minutes or may even take up to 12 hours. The signs of the toxicity may vary depending on the type and duration but mostly include- Weakness or Wobbling, loss of balance, or walking as if drunk (ataxia), Vomiting, Salivating, Dehydration, Yellowing of skin and whites of eyes, Sleep-like coma, Tremors, Vocalization or agitation.

2. Tulips- I know who doesn’t love Tulips, but they certainly don’t like your pooch. Though the entire Tulip plant is poisonous to your dog but the bulb is most toxic. Consuming the Tulip bulb may cause oral irritation, excessive drooling and nausea.

3. Aloe Vera- A natural ingredient to our beauty routine that we often grow in our garden is toxic for our dogs. If ingested, it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and urinary issues.

4. Sago Palm- A common house plant that enhances the beauty of our house is one of the most dangerous plants for dogs. The plant may cause a bloody vomiting, diarrhoea, bleeding disorders, liver failure and even death.

5. Christmas Tree- While you are all set to bring in your Christmas tree home, be cautious that despite being low toxicity, the oils from the needles may cause excessive salivation, vomiting and diarrhoea if chewed. The needles may even cause physical injury to your dogs.

6. Daisy- This beautiful flower is one of the most commonly found in our gardens or parks. If your dog chews this flower, it may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, excessive drooling, incoordination and dermal allergic reactions.

7. Tomato plants- Do you grow tomato plants in your kitchen garden and often find your dog sniffing the plant, well the tomatoes may not be toxic but the unripe ones may be dangerous for your dog. The plant is also considered to be toxic as it may cause hypersalivation, severe upset stomach, depression, weakness, dilated pupils and slow heart rate.

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