Poisonous Plants

Spring has now made way to summer. The countryside hills are rolling in emerald green. Homes are full of flower arrangements and gardens burst with freshly grown fruits and vegetables. April showers have indeed brought May flowers and the warmth of June continues their natural explosion across the land. This time of year very few dogs can resist the urge to occasionally graze on sweet greens and flowering stems. But danger lurks behind those photosynthetic producing beauties! Here is a quick list of common plants and flowers that could make your four legged canine friend very sick if not very lucky to be alive if consumed! Some are found only for purchase at your local horticultural retailer while many others can be found in the wild(or right in your backyard!) Take some time to look over this list common and potentially deadly garden variety plants and ornamental flowers.

It's a good idea to know what plants your dog is sticking his mug into!

List of Poisonous Plants & Flowers For Your Dog To Avoid...

• Amaryllis
  
• Baby's Breath


• Bird of Paradise


• Black Eyed Susan


• Bleeding Heart


• Bluebonnet


• Boston Ivy


• Calla Lilly


• Chrysanthemums


• Cyclamen


• Daffodil


• Daisy


• Elephant Ear


• Easter Lilly


• Ferns


• Flamingo plant


• Geranium


• Hemlock


• Honeysuckle


• Hyacinth


• Hydrangea


• Ivy


• Jade plant


• Lantana


• Larkspur


• Marigolds


• Morning Glory


• Peony


• Primrose


• Rhododendron


• Tiger Lily


• Yucca


• Apricot


• Avocado


• Black Cherry


• Black Walnuts


• Castor Beans


• Catnip


• Chokecherry


• Eggplant


• Garlic


• Mushrooms


• Mustard plants/greens


• Onion


• Peach


• Plum


• Potato(plant)


• Pokeweed
  
• Spinach

Make sure you are familiar with this list before planting or spending time where any of these plants or flowers are accessible to dogs. It is a good idea to keep the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline number 1-888-426-4435 programmed in your cell in case of an emergancy. The ASPCA Poison Center is staffed 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year by board certified veterinary toxicologists standing by to help. Enjoy the beauty of spring and summer but thank god fall is right around the corner!

Best of luck out there. -Mark