Dangerous Plants

Plant Name		Dangerous Parts/Toxins
Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia)		All parts
Monks Hood		Root
Fox Glove		Leaves
Dutchman’s Breeches		Foliage and roots
Night Shade		All parts
Poison Hemlock		All parts
Jimson Weed (Thorn Apple)		All parts
Gold Chain		Seed Pods
Rhododendron		All parts
Wild and Cultivated cherries		Twigs and Foliage
Elderberry		Choots, stem and leaves
Black Locust		Bark, sprouts and foliage
Jack-in-the-Pulpit		All parts–including roots
Bird-of-Paradise		Seeds and pods
Christmas Rose		All parts
Lords and Ladies		All parts
Bittersweet		All parts
English Ivy		All parts
Oleander		All parts–even smoke from burning it
Larkspur		Young plants and seeds
Iris		Underground stem
Water Hemlock		All parts
Buttercups		All parts
Rhubarb		Leaf
Daphine		Berries
Wisteria		Seeds and pods
Laurel		All parts
Azaleas		All parts
Yew		Berries and foliage
Oaks		Foliage and acorns
Moonseed		Berries
Mayapple		Apple, foliage and roots
Tomato		Vines
Apple		Seeds
Amaryllis		Bulb
Delphinium		All parts
Bloodroot		All parts
Wild Mushroom		All parts

Other Poisonous Plants

ALL BULBS ARE LETHAL
Black-Eyed-Susan		Star-of-Bethlehem		Rosary Pea
Golden Glow		Poppies		Castor Bean
Cornflower		Lantana		Tung Nuts
Sweet Peas		Poinsettia		Jessamine (yellow)
Bleeding Heart		Alocasia		English and Black Walnuts
Caladium		Philodendrons		Morning Glory
Elephant Ears		Wild Call		Stinging Nettle
Climbing or Glory Lily		Skunk Cabbage		Tobacco
Autumn Crocus		Mistletoe		Marijuana

Teach your dog to chew *only* his/her toys.

Watch what your dog eats in the garden; even be careful of the stick you pick up to throw for the dog while in the woods.

Symptoms: (may include some or all) trembling, abdominal pain (may be evident by hunch back, rigid stance with whining), rapid breathing, vomiting, convulsions, depression and coma.

These may occur rapidly or over a period of many hours, depending on the cause. If poisoning is suspected, induce vomiting *AT ONCE*. A most effective method is to administer about a teaspoon per 5 pounds of body weight, of HYDROGEN PEROXIDE by mouth. If vomiting does not occur within 5 to 10 minutes, the dose may be repeated at least 2 more times.

Example: A husky may require 3 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide, if the husky weighs 50 pounds.

CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY.

Also check with your veterinarian about what common wild flowers are in your area. If you suspect toxic plant poisoning, take the plant and your dog to your vet so that she/he might have a better chance in selecting the right antidote.

Some other common poisonous substances for your dog are grapes, raisins, and chocolate. Remember to put presents containing chocolate out of the reach of dogs! Often a dog will smell the chocolate in a present under a Christmas tree, open it, and eat all the chocolate. Even wrapping chocolate does not hide it from your dog.

Dogs like grapes and raisins, because the sugar attracts them. These are poisonous to your dog, so please make sure your dog has no opportunity to eat them. Onions also are in this category, and they are especially attractive to your dog when fried.

ASPCA Pet Poison Hotline
The ASPCA has a new poison control hotline phone number for pets. This is the only dedicated animal poison control hotline in the world manned by veterinarians, not telephone operators. The number is staffed 24/7 at 888-4ANI-HELP or 888-426-4435.