Garden
Plants That Are Toxic for Dogs
Important: This list is intended for educational purposes and
should not be considered a substitute for veterinary help. If your pet
has ingested a plant and is exhibiting unusual behaviors or symptoms,
contact your vet immediately, or call the Pet Poison Hotline.
This
listing is not exhaustive. There thousands of botanicals, and the
chemistry may not be known. This list is for dog parents. Bear in mind
that many plants cause eye and nose irritation if played with. If you
have these plants growing in your yard, and you can't keep your dog from
eating them, it's best to keep the dog out of the garden altogether.
That's not cruel, it's the best solution for you and your dog. You're
entitled to indulge in gardening, and the pooch gets plenty of food and
treats. Sometimes a little behavior modification is all your dog needs.
My dog grew up in the gardens, and she knows that when i start
landscaping an area, she's not allowed to go in it. It helps that i'm in
the garden with her for a good part of the day, and there's no getting
around my rules.
There
are other comprehensive lists available online for plants dangerous to
other pets. New plants are frequently bred and hybrids that don't list
toxicity.
There
are also dogs who eat plants and are totally unaffected by the toxins.
Don't take the risk, know your poisons and protect your dog.
Note:
I have a large number of these plants. Most of my gardens are
decoratively and efficiently fenced off from my dog, surrounded by decorative
stones, or prickly plants with thorns that no dog in it's right mind
wants to deal with. I've also planted most ornamentals, vines and trees
in tall pots, so there's not much incentive to work for the food. My girl doesn't care for flowers and plants at all.
I removed every blade of grass on my property and landscaped instead,
and she doesn't care for the ornamental grasses, so she's out of luck
at snacktime.
Now,
if she'd just stop digging little holes when I'm not looking, i
can eliminate some fencing and make my life easier.
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