Beware Of These Poisonous Plants
You may be surprised at the number of very common plants—both indoor and out—that are toxic to pets. Check out our list of landscaping stalwarts (and few houseplants, too) that can make your furry friends seriously ill, or even worse, and then think about making a few quick changes to your garden.
Azalea
One of the most ubiquitous—and beautiful—landscaping plants is also one of the most poisonous. The entire azalea plant is toxic to both dogs and cats, but it will also make horses, goats, and sheep sick. Eating just a few leaves could cause vomiting and diarrhea, and the long-term effects could be serious. So, if you have pets, pass on azaleas. If you already have them in your yard, you can opt to either remove the dangerous plant or keep an eye on your animals and take them immediately to the vet if you suspect they’ve chewed on one.
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Daylily
While they are not toxic to dogs, many types of lilies, including the daylily, are extremely toxic to cats. Small portions of any part of the plant, if ingested by a cat, can cause kidney failure. So, if your feline roams outside, you might want to reconsider planting lilies in your yard, and protect indoor cats by keeping tabletop floral arrangements lily-free.
Hyacinth
Hyacinth is loved for its lush early spring blooms and heady fragrance. Its bulbs, however, are poisonous. So, if your dog is a digger, steer clear of this and other early bloomers like snowdrops, crocuses, or daffodils.
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Castor Bean
Castor-oil plant is a popular landscaping pick in public garden beds, loved for its colorful foliage, arresting seedpods, and the impressive height of its stems—all of which are toxic. Enjoy this plant when you see it in the city park, and avoid planting it in your own garden.
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Hosta
Hostas are a go-to gardening staple for shady spaces, but they are poisonous to both cats and dogs. If you have a curious four-legged friend at home, try a pet-friendly shade plant like coral bells.
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English Ivy
You may have already guessed that the berries of the very common English ivy are toxic to pets. But so is the rest of this vining plant—especially the leaves. Don’t be seduced by the charm of an ivy-covered brick wall. If you have ivy, get rid of it: It’s bad for the mortar and the dog.
Yew
Yew的许多良好品质使其成为一个极其流行的常绿园林绿化灌木。它很耐寒，易于生长，当与红色浆果齐平时，它很有吸引力。但是，如果摄入，紫红色的树皮，叶子和种子会影响狗和猫的中枢神经系统。如果他们咀嚼在灌木上，马匹甚至更容易受到中毒。它可能最好消除来自您的财产的伊斯法，而不是危险。
Elephant Ear
In warm climates, elephant ear can be successfully grown in the garden, but throughout the rest of the country it is more commonly known as a popular houseplant. Beautiful though it is, the plant can cause swelling of the mouth, vomiting, and diarrhea in both animals and humans—reason enough for a cautious homeowner to avoid it.
Morning Glory
The seeds of some species of morning glory contain lysergic acid, which is essentially a natural form of LSD. It can cause hallucinations, disorientation, tremors, and gastrointestinal problems in both dogs and cats. Avoid planting this vining plant if you own pets, and if it’s something that’s already on your property, make sure that those seed-containing flowers don’t get ingested.
Autumn Crocus
Autumn crocus looks like the true crocus that blooms in spring, but belongs to the Colchicaceae plant family instead of the Iridaceae family. It contains colchicine, which is highly toxic to pets, and can cause vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, respiratory failure, as well as kidney and liver damage.
Daffodils
Daffodils are one of the first, cheerful signs of spring. But if any part of it is ingested by your pet, they may experience diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or breathing problems and heart arrhythmia.
土豆
土豆es may be a staple at your dinner table, but don’t feed them to the dog. The potato is a nightshade, and all nightshades contain the toxic chemical solanine. Both the potato itself, and the green part of its plant are poisonous to your pet, so keep them well away.
Larkspur.
Larkspur.is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. If ingested, it can cause both neuromuscular and respiratory paralysis, and symptoms ranging from muscle weakness to muscle stiffness and tremors. In the worst case, it can cause cardiac failure and even death.
Buttercup
因为吃毛茛酱会导致口腔，大多数狗和猫都不会收取足够的伤害。但它会导致呕吐，血淋淋的腹泻，头晕和流口水。局部接触毛茛属也有害，并且会导致皮肤刺激。
Chrysanthemum
菊花，一个受欢迎的盛开的花朵含有如此多的秋季，含有雷丝菊，这是天然存在的杀虫剂。如果用猫或狗吃掉，它可能会导致过度流口水，呕吐和腹泻。在最坏的情况下，当被宠物摄取时，它会导致抑郁和电机困难。
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Cyclamen
Cyclamen is a popular houseplant for its unique foliage and colorful blooms. But be sure to keep your pets away from it. The roots are highly poisonous, and if ingested, can cause severe vomiting, and even death.
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Amaryllis
So often seen in home improvement stores and garden centers at Easter, Amaryllis is a common garden plant. It is toxic to both dogs and cats, however, and can cause tremors, excessive drooling, breathing difficulties, and abdominal problems including diarrhea and vomiting.
Poinsettia
The popular holiday poinsettia has traditionally been known to be toxic to cats and dogs, and it is—but mildly in comparison to other plants on this list. The milky sap will cause skin irritation, and if ingested, it will cause mild gastrointestinal distress. But it is rarely the cause of serious poisoning. So, be mindful of your pets around them, but feel free to enjoy your poinsettias this Christmas.
Iris
部分铱星家族，虹膜对猫和狗都有毒。灯泡是最有毒的，因此狗倾向于挖掘可能是风险最大的。摄入会对胃肠道引起刺激，导致呕吐，腹泻，胃痛和流口水。
Oregano
Oregano is commonly grown in herb gardens for use in cooking. Consumption by cats will cause intestinal distress, but is usually not severe. The essential oil, however, is far more damaging for cats. Unlike humans who like to use it as an alternative medicine, oregano essential oil should not be used as an antibiotic for cats. Ingestion of oregano essential oil by a cat can lead to liver failure.
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Milkweed
While milkweed is a boon to butterflies, it is extremely toxic to dogs and cats. It will cause vomiting and diarrhea if ingested, and in severe cases, can cause cardiac arrhythmia.
Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley contains cardiac glycosides, which can adversely affect your pet’s heart rate, or cause severe arrhythmias, or seizures. This is on top of gastrointestinal issues, like vomiting and diarrhea. Lily of the Valley is not only poisonous to pets, it can harm children, as well.
Wisteria
紫藤，紫色，粉红色或白色的瀑布盛开，毒性是美丽的。种子和种子是最危险的，具有毒害小动物和儿童的能力。所以，如果你有狗，猫或幼儿，你应该认真考虑从你的财产中删除藤蔓。
Foxglove
Foxglove is poisonous to both pets and people. Even just a little bit of foxglove can kill a cat. The cardiac glycosides in foxglove can cause vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness and heart failure. Even the water from a vase of cut foxglove flowers will be poisonous to pets, so keep those well protected, even inside.
Oleander
Oleander is a delightful outdoor evergreen that thrives in warm climates. Its delicate flowers come in many colors, from pink to red to white, and even yellow. Though lovely, those flowers and leaves are poisonous to both pets and humans. So, cultivate oleander only if you are confident that every member of your household can keep their hands—or paws—off the plant.
Hidden Hazards
While it might be surprising that these popular plants are toxic for cats and dogs, you now have the knowledge so you can select other flowers and houseplants that won't harm your furry friend.
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