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Share Outdoor Spring Plants – Are They Toxic?
By: Dr. Dawn Ruben
I found this article on PetPlace.com and wanted to share it. You can click on the underlined Outdoor Spring Plants in the upper left corner for a live link to read the complete article.
I found this article on PetPlace.com and wanted to share it. You can click on the underlined Outdoor Spring Plants in the upper left corner for a live link to read the complete article.
In dogs, plants rank in the top 5 of common toxic exposures.
Though some plants can cause serious illness or death, irritation of the mouth and gastrointestinal tract are the most common problems. Vomiting usually occurs soon after ingestion, which removes most of the plant from the system and reduces additional toxin absorption.
Toxic Plants
The springtime plants that can result in gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats include:
Amaryllis
Ferns
Caladium
Calla lily
Hyacinth
Iris
Tulip
Plants that are considered very toxic and can result in severe illness or even death include:
Crocus
Azalea
Rhododendron
Tiger Lily
Easter Lily
Bittersweet
Clematis
Daffodil
Day lily
Foxglove
Lily of the Valley
Narcissus
Morning Glory
Death Camas
Though some plants can cause serious illness or death, irritation of the mouth and gastrointestinal tract are the most common problems. Vomiting usually occurs soon after ingestion, which removes most of the plant from the system and reduces additional toxin absorption.
Toxic Plants
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