| Many dog owners don't consider that harmless little | | | | most common flowering and ornamental plants that |
| house and garden plants may be a potential source | | | | are frequently found in gardens are: |
| of danger to your dog or puppy. Usually poisonous | | | | · Amaryllis |
| plants are more deadly to small puppies, but some | | | | · Baby's Breath |
| plants, even in small amounts, can be toxic to dogs | | | | · Bird of Paradise |
| of any size. By taking the time to understand the | | | | · Black Eyed Susan |
| various plants and their levels of toxicity for dogs | | | | · Bleeding Heart |
| you can avoid costly vet bills and even more serious | | | | · Bluebonnet |
| conditions. | | | | · Boston Ivy |
| Depending on the type of plant either the leaves, | | | | · Calla Lilly |
| stems, bark, roots or fruit can be toxic. Some plants | | | | · Chrysanthemums |
| are only toxic at various times in their growth stage | | | | · Cyclamen |
| whereas others are always poisonous. For information | | | | · Daffodil |
| on each type of plant the internet, your vet, or even | | | | · Daisy |
| a plant and gardening book is great resource. | | | | · Elephant Ear |
| Garden Plants | | | | · Easter Lilly |
| Believe it or not some of the most common garden | | | | · Ferns |
| plants are also the most deadly. Tomato plants, both | | | | · Flamingo plant |
| the leaves and the stems, can be toxic to dogs. St. | | | | · Geranium |
| John's Wort, an herbal plant, is very toxic leading to | | | | · Honeysuckle |
| vomiting and seizures. Other garden plants that can | | | | · Hyacinth |
| be problematic include: | | | | · Hydrangea |
| · Apricot | | | | · Ivy |
| · Avocado | | | | · Jade plant |
| · Black Cherry | | | | · Lantana |
| · Black Walnuts | | | | · Larkspur |
| · Castor Beans | | | | · Marigolds |
| · Catnip | | | | · Morning Glory |
| · Chokecherry | | | | · Peony |
| · Eggplant | | | | · Primrose |
| · Garlic | | | | · Rhododendron |
| · Mushrooms | | | | · Tiger Lily |
| · Mustard plants/greens | | | | · Yucca |
| · Onion | | | | There are many other beautiful garden flower that |
| · Peach | | | | can also be deadly, so be sure to check with the |
| · Plum | | | | nursery or garden shop before planting them in the |
| · Potato | | | | same area that you are planning on keeping your |
| · Pokeweed | | | | dog. |
| · Spinach | | | | Indoor Plants |
| Fencing the garden area or monitoring if the dog is | | | | Many of the houseplants including ferns, |
| actually eating the plants within the garden is | | | | dieffenbachia, pothos, ivy, philodendron, and even |
| important. When in doubt completely isolating the | | | | poinsettias are very toxic to dogs. Corn plant, peace |
| garden from the area the dog is kept is a great idea. | | | | lilies and any of the ornamental tobacco plants can be |
| Ornamental Outdoor Plants | | | | very dangerous for both full-grown dogs and puppies. |
| Everyone loves to have their yard area looking great, | | | | If you think that your dog may have consumed a |
| but not at the expense of his or her animals | | | | poisonous or potentially poisonous plant immediately |
| becoming ill. Some of the showiest of the flowering | | | | get them to the vet. Bring a small amount of the |
| plants are also the most deadly, including Oleander | | | | plant with you, including the leaf and the flower, to |
| and many of the flowering shrubs. The list of the | | | | help with identification. |