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If you are thinking of gardening then remember one thing that you have a pet in your house and some plants are dangerous for your pets. Plants are one of the most possible sources of pet poisoning. You have to know that which plants pose a risk to your pet will help you place those potted beauties well out of reach of your family dog or cat.

• Azalea- Eating even a few leaves can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive drooling.
• Crocus- the Autumn Crocus is highly toxic if ingested, causing severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver and kidney damage, and respiratory failure.
• Dieffenbachia- It will irritate and penetrate the delicate tissues of the mouth and GI Tract.
• Daffodils- It will cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and be at risk for cardiac arrhythmias or respiratory distress.
• Foxglove- Foxglove contains compounds that alter the heart rate by directly interfering with electrolyte balance within the heart muscle.
• Lily Varieties- It includes vomiting, diarrhea, slowed heart rate, abnormal cardiac rhythm, and seizure.
• Mountain Laurel- It will cause drooling, committing, diarrhea, cardiac arrhythmia, tremors, and may fall into a coma and die.
• Oleander- causing severe vomiting to slow heart rate, and possibly death.

Symptoms of Pet Poisoning: 

It’s Depending on the types of poisonous plant that your pet has ingested. The symptoms of posing are different in each dog, it depends on the type of dog you have, its size, and health history.

• Diarrhea
• Drooling
• Vomiting
• Breathing Difficulty
• Change is a pulse
• Changes in appetite 
• Behavior changes
• Change in color and order of stool

If you see any of these symptoms in your dog, seek immediate veterinary care. 

Be Prepared For Pet Emergency:

 If you suspect any changes and these kinds of symptoms in your pet’s behavior call your local emergency immediately. You should keep that phone number along with the following poison emergency contacts. If you can’t reach your regular vet, please contact us.