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Plants that are Poisonous to Dogs

Poisonous plants listed below are some common garden and household varieties that can be poisonous to your dog. The possible symptoms are listed below the name of the plant.

Your pet may have a sensitivity or allergy to a plant that is not on the list resulting in toxicity. Always contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your pet may have ingested a poisonous plant.

Special Notice: Several recent reports of dogs having kidney failure after ingesting large amount of grapes or raisins has the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center investigating to determine the causative agents or disease processes.

Shrubs

Azalea

  • Weakness
  • Upset Stomach
  • Drooling
  • Coma
  • Heart Failure
  • Depression

Boxwood

  • Upset Stomach
  • Heart Failure
  • Excitability or Lethargy

Holly(Berries)

  • Upset Stomach
  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Loss of Balance

Hydrangea

  • Seizures
  • Dizziness
  • Rapid Breathing

Oleander

  • Upset Stomach
  • Heart Failure
  • Excitability or Lethargy

Flowers

Amaryllis

  • Upset Stomach
  • Hyperactivity
  • Lethargy
  • Coma
  • Shock
  • Death

Autumn Crocus

  • Oral Irritation
  • Upset Stomach
  • Kidney Failure
  • Hyperactivity
  • Lethargy
  • Coma
  • Shock
  • Death

Buttercup

  • Upset Stomach

Calla Lilly

  • Upset Stomach
  • Oral Irritation
  • Asphyxiation
  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Loss of Balance
  • Death

Christmas Rose

  • Upset Stomach
  • Diarrhea
  • Seizures
  • Disorientation

Chrysanthemum

  • Skin Irritation Daffodil (bulb)
  • Upset Stomach
  • Seizures
  • Weakness
  • Tremors
  • Excitement
  • Lethargy
  • Coma
  • Death

Easter Lily

  • Kidney Failure
  • Upset Stomach
  • Weakness

Foxglove

  • Upset Stomach
  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Loss of Balance
  • Lethargy
  • Collapse
  • Heart Failure
  • Death

Hyacinth (bulb)

  • Varied Toxic Effects

Iris (root)

  • Upset Stomach

Jessamine

  • Labored Breathing
  • Seizures
  • Weakness
  • Respiratory Failure

Jonquil (Narcissus)

  • Upset Stomach
  • Hyperactivity
  • Depression
  • Coma, Seizures
  • Tremors
  • Weakness
  • Irregular Heartbeat
  • Death

Morning Glory

  • Upset Stomach
  • Hallucinations

Narcissus

  • Upset Stomach
  • Hyperactivity
  • Depression
  • Coma
  • Seizures
  • Tremors
  • Weakness
  • Irregular Heartbeat
  • Death

Peony

  • Upset Stomach
  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Staggering
  • Loss of Balance
  • Depression
  • Collapse
  • Heart Failure
  • Death

Periwinkle

  • Hallucinogen

Poinsettia

  • Upset Stomach
  • Oral Irritation

Primrose

  • Upset Stomach

Tulip (bulb)

  • Varied Toxic Effects

Vines/Ground Cover

Devil’s Ivy (Philodendron)

  • Upset Stomach
  • Mouth Irritation
  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Loss of Balance
  • Asphyxiation
  • Death

English Ivy

  • Upset Stomach
  • Hyperactivity
  • Labored Breathing
  • Drooling
  • Fever
  • Increased Thirst
    Dilated Pupils
  • Weakness
  • Staggering

Jasmine

  • Weakness
  • Seizures
  • Respiratory Failure

Vine

  • Upset Stomach
  • Lethargy
  • Drooling
  • Heart Failure
  • Dilated Pupils

Matrimony Vine

  • Varied Toxic Effects

Virginia Creeper

  • Varied Toxic Effects

Ornamentals and Houseplants

Asparagus Fern

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal Pain
    Cramps
  • Tremors
  • Heart Problems
  • Respiratory Problems
  • Kidney Problems

Caladium

  • Upset Stomach
  • Oral Irritation
  • Asphyxiation
  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Loss of Balance
  • Death

Elephant’s Ear (Colocasia)

  • Upset Stomach
  • Oral Irritation
  • Asphyxiation
  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Balance
  • Death

Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia)

  • Upset Stomach
  • Oral Irritation
  • Asphyxiation
  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Loss of Balance
  • Death

Philodendron (Saddle Leaf, Split Leaf)

  • Swollen Mouth
  • Painful Tongue
  • Sore Lips

Poinsettia

  • Upset Stomach
  • Oral Irritation

Pot Mum

  • Dermatitis

Spider Mum

  • Dermatitis

Umbrella Plant

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Cramps
  • Tremors
  • Heart, Respiratory, Kidney Problems

Trees

Apple (leaves and stem)

  • Rapid breathing
  • Shock
  • Dilated Pupils
  • Gum Inflammation

American Yew

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Diarrhea

Cuban Laurel (Ficus)

  • Upset Stomach

Fiddle-Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)

  • Upset Stomach
  • Skin Irritation

Oak (acorns)

  • Varied Toxic Effects

English Yew

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Diarrhea

Western Yew

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Diarrhea

Apricot

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Diarrhea

Almond

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Diarrhea

Peach

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Diarrhea

Cherry (leaves and stem)

  • Shock
  • Gum Inflammation
  • Dilated Pupils
  • Rapid Breathing

Wild Cherry

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Diarrhea

Japanese Plum

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Diarrhea

Balsam Pear

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Diarrhea

Fruits/Vegetables

Apple Seeds

  • Varied Toxic Effects

Apricot Seeds

  • Varied Toxic Effects

Avocado Seeds

  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Labored Breathing
  • Death

Cornstalk

  • Upset Stomach
  • Labored Breathing
  • Drooling

Eggplant (all parts except fruit)

  • Upset Stomach
  • Heart Failure
  • Drooling
  • Lethargy

Onion

  • Upset Stomach
  • Anemia

Peach Seeds

  • Varied Toxic Effects

Other

Aloe Vera

  • Diarrhea

Mistletoe

  • Varied Toxic Effects

Mushrooms

  • Varied Toxic Effects