10 Flowers You May Not Know Are Toxic to Pets - VetCare Pet Hospital (2024)

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Azalea, buttercups, chrysanthemums, gardenias, gladiolas, hibiscus, hyacinth, hydrangeas, mums, primroses, rhododendrons, and sweet peas are popular garden items that are poisonous. That's just another good reason to keep your dogs away from your neighbor's award-winning flower bushes.

Azalea, buttercups, chrysanthemums, gardenias, gladiolas, hibiscus, hyacinth, hydrangeas, mums, primroses, rhododendrons, and sweet peas are popular garden items that are poisonous. That's just another good reason to keep your dogs away from your neighbor's award-winning flower bushes.

Some lilies (Peace, Peruvian and Calla) contain oxalate crystals that cause minor signs of toxicity, and true lilies (Tiger, Day, Asiatic, Easter and Japanese Show lilies) can be fatal. What makes lilies so toxic is unknown, but ingesting any part of the plant can cause complete kidney failure in 36-72 hours.

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) Mistletoe (viscum Album) Onion and garlic plants (Allium species) Oak (Quercus species) – look out for acorns in autumn that can cause problems such as gut blockages.

Lily of the Valley: Toxic to dogs and cats. Contains cardenolides which cause vomiting, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, disorientation, coma, and seizures.

Marigolds are mildly irritating to dogs, both internally and dermally, but they are non-toxic.

Lavender contains linalool, a compound toxic to pets, including dogs. However, while linalool is toxic to dogs in large amounts, toxicity in dogs is rarer than it is in cats. That being said, dogs can become poisoned by eating a large amount of lavender from the plant or essential oils.

All parts of a hydrangea plant are toxic to dogs. Do not leave your dog alone in an area where hydrangeas are located. If your pup is showing signs of mild or severe toxicity, take them to an emergency vet clinic immediately.

Geranium: (Pelargonium spp) All parts of geraniums are poisonous to both dogs and cats. Also present in summer. Hyacinth: (Hyacinthus orientalis) The bulbs are poisonous to both cats and dogs. Hydrangea: (Hydrangea) Bulbs are toxic to both cats and dogs as they contain cyanide.

Night blooming jessamine or jasmine is common in Southeastern United states where it is known for producing a sweet, almost overpowering, smell at night. The berries and sap of the plant are toxic and there are instances of fatal poisoning in children and dogs.

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Hibiscus

In most cases, hibiscus is non-toxic for pets, but the Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a type of hibiscus that can be harmful to your furry friend. If a dog ingests a significant amount of this hibiscus' flower, they can experience nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Yes, dogs can eat dandelion and although we might think of this pesky plant as nothing more than a weed, it's actually very nutritious and has a host of health benefits. Every part of the dandelion plant is non-toxic to dogs and safe to eat, so it doesn't matter if your dog munches a leaf, a root, or a flower.

Other factors considered household items that can potentially trigger seizures in dogs include scented candles, perfumes, loud music, and cigarette smoke. Popular household products are also potential triggers.

Sago Palm: Often used as an ornamental shrub in temperate zones, it's considered one of the most toxic plants for dogs. Every part of the plant is toxic, especially the seeds. Ingesting just a few seedpods can result in acute liver failure.

Some plants and cut flowers can actually be toxic to dogs, causing symptoms such as swelling of the mouth, vomiting, trembling, loss of coordination, seizures, difficulty breathing, or even death.

Hibiscus

In most cases, hibiscus is non-toxic for pets, but the Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a type of hibiscus that can be harmful to your furry friend. If a dog ingests a significant amount of this hibiscus' flower, they can experience nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Night blooming jessamine or jasmine is common in Southeastern United states where it is known for producing a sweet, almost overpowering, smell at night. The berries and sap of the plant are toxic and there are instances of fatal poisoning in children and dogs.

Interacting and ingesting flowers, whether they are sniffed or eaten, can get dangerous because not all beautiful flowers are harmless. If your dog ingests or sniffs a toxic flower or plant, they will show a number of symptoms. But the symptoms depend on the plant itself. Behaviorally, these are signs to look out for.