Toxic Plants You Should Avoid if You Have Dogs
Dogs are considered beloved family members so you always want to keep them safe. Some plants, however, are dangerous for Rover and Fido, and it’s important to make sure your garden doesn’t have any of these flora.
Swipe through to learn which plants are toxic for dogs.
Sago Palm
These big beauties add a tropical flare to your landscape but if your pooch is a nibbler, it’s better to choose another plant. If ingested, sago palm can cause liver failure, seizures and even death. The plant is toxic to humans too.
Rhododendron and Azalea
These plant cousins put on a spectacular spring display that might make your yard the envy of the neighborhood, but if your dog is plant-curious, you might want to choose a different shrub. Grayanotoxins found in the plants can cause weakness, gastrointestinal upset and/or severe cardiac and neurological issues.
Oleander
All parts of the oleander plant contain compounds that can be harmful to dogs and humans. If a pooch eats even a small bit of this plant, he can experience severe gastrointestinal issues, as well as cardiac complications.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is wonderful for treating burns and other skin irritations, but it shouldn’t be ingested by your four-legged friend. This beloved succulent can cause vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy.
Tulip
Dogs who like to dig in the yard might be curious about tulip bulbs, but the subterranean part of this lovely spring flower is particularly toxic. Dogs who chow down on tulip bulbs are likely to suffer from severe gastrointestinal irritation.
Foxglove
All parts of this plant can severely impact the gastrointestinal system of dogs. Foxglove can also cause irregular heartbeat, tremors and seizures. The colorful columns of bell-shaped flowers definitely add a spark to the landscape, but they’re not worth planting if harm to your pooch is a side effect.
Asparagus Fern
This feathery plant is often used in containers, indoors and out. But not only can it cause severe abdominal distress if it is eaten, it can also irritate a dog’s skin if they brush up against it repeatedly.
