Poisonous Plants for Dogs & Cats
Did you know that over 700 plants have been found poisonous for companion animals? You can find a complete list at the Human Society of the United 
States website.
Some of the varieties you need to know about include dieffenbachia, azaleas, lilies, geraniums, mistletoe, and philodendron.
If you have plants in your home or yard, or if your pet can get into your garden, make sure you check out the poisonous plants and limit your pet’s access to them.
If you have plants in your yard and you don’t know what they are, take a picture and send it to your local Extension Service office.
They can probably identify it for you, and they can tell you if it’s poisonous to animals. A Master Gardener club in your area may also help you identify plants.
Here you can see the list of the top most common poisonous plants for Dogs and Cats
Marijuana – Animals who attempt to snack on this plant can suffer serious consequences such as diarrhea, vomiting, increased heart rate, drooling, in-coordination, and even possibly seizures and coma.
Sago Palm – While the seeds and nuts of this plant are most poisonous, the entire plant is toxic. Animals ingesting parts of this plant may suffer from diarrhea, vomiting, depression, seizures and liver failure.
Lilies – Plants of the lily variety are very poisonous to cats. Even very small amounts of this plant could cause serious kidney damage.
Tulips – The toxic portion of this plant is the actual bulb, which can cause drooling, central nervous system depression, gastrointestinal irritation, cardiac issues and convulsions.
Azalea – The toxins in azalea plants can be very severe and potentially cause drooling, diarrhea, vomiting, central nervous system weakening and depression, and in some cases possibly coma or death.
Oleander – All portions of this plant are poisonous and can cause gastrointestinal irritation, hypothermia, heart problems and possibly death.
Castor Bean – Poisoning as a result of this plant can cause abdominal pain, drooling, diarrhea, vomiting increased thirst, loss of appetite and weakness. More serious cases could also lead to dehydration, tremors, seizures, twitching muscles, coma and possibly death.
Cyclamen – The most poisonous portion of this plant is located in the root. Ingestion of the plant can cause severe vomiting and gastrointestinal irritation. In some cases death has been reported as a result.
Kalanchoe – Ingestion of this plant can cause gastrointestinal irritation and cardiac rhythm and rate problems.
Yew – Poisoning as a result of the yew plant can affect the nervous system and cause in-coordination, trembling and breathing difficulties. It may also result in gastrointestinal irritation, cardiac failure and could possibly lead to death.
The list above represents only the tip of the iceberg, there are many more plants and fruits that you should be cautious about when comes to your pets. Always remember to keep your pets away from plants and flowers that you are not sure about. Dogs and Cats are extremely sensitive, they are not designed like humans and they can suffer by our ignorance.
We personally believe that you do your best to take care of you sweet animal. Inside you there is a silent voice called human instinct, don’t be afraid to follow it and you can’t go wrong.
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