Poisonous plants listed below are some common garden and household varieties that can be poisonous to your dog. 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
Plant Name—Possible Symptoms 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
Plant Name——Possible Symptoms
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
Plant Name——Possible Symptoms
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
Plant Name——Possible Symptoms
Asparagus Fern – Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Cramps, tremors, heart, respiratory, 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 LipsPoinsettia Upset Stomach, Oral Irritation
Pot Mum – DermatitisSpider Mum Dermatitis
Umbrella Plant – Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Cramps, Tremors, heart, respiratory, kidney problems
Trees
Plant Name——Possible Symptoms
Apple (leaves and stem) – Rapid breathing, shock, dilated pupils, gum inflammationAmerican Yew Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea
Cuban Laurel (Ficus) – Upset StomachFiddle-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
Plant Name——Possible Symptoms
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
Plant Name – Symptoms
Aloe Vera – Diarrhea
Mistletoe – Varied Toxic Effects
Mushrooms – Varied Toxic Effects