HOMEPAGE

POISONOUS
PLANTS

TOXIC PLANTS, SHRUBS
AND TREES FOR DOGS
Please Note:-
This is for reference and
informational purposes only.


Here is a list of toxic plants, shrubs and trees,
you should keep away from your pets.
If you suspect that your dog
might have eaten any part of a plant,
shrub or tree that might be toxic,
contact your vet immediately.
Many common house and garden plants,
shrubs and trees can be toxic to animals
if swallowed.
The symptoms can be diarrhea,
nausea, or skin allergies.
Most Poisonous
Moderately Poisonous
Least Poisonous

Name
Parts
Clinical Signs

Aloe Vera
(Aloe, medicinal aloe)
Sap of Leaves
Abdominal cramping, diarrhea, red urine. Skin irritation from latex.
Algae
Blue Green
(Cyanobacteria)
Bloom
weakness, staggering, difficulty breathing, convulsions and death.
Almond
Seed
Diarrhea, vomiting,
abdominal pain
Anemone species
All Parts
Diarrhea, vomiting,
Skin irritation
Alocasia Species
All Parts
irritate the skin, mouth, tongue throat swelling, breathing difficulties, burning pain, and stomach upset
Amaryllis
Bulbs
Stomach upset, lethargy, shock,coma death
American Yew
Breathing problems, trembling, weakness, heart problems, stomach upset, very sudden death.


Andromeda Japonica
( Pieris japonica)

  vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death.
Angel's Trumpet
(Datura innoxia)
All Parts
especially seeds
Nausea and vomiting
Apple Tree
Stem, Leaves & Seeds
shock, mouth inflammation, rapid increase in breathing
Apple Leaf Croton
Whole plant very toxic
Could be fatal, due to ricin – hemorrhages of the heart, degradation of the kidneys and liver and intense inflammation and erosion of intestinal membranes
Apricot
Stem, bark, seed pits
Diarrhea, vomiting,
abdominal pain
Arrow grass
Bulb
 
Arrowhead Vine
All Parts
swollen mouth, tongue pain, sore lips
Asparagus Fern
vomiting, respiratory problems, kidney failure, tremours, abdominal pain
Autumn Crocus
Oral Irritation, Upset Stomach, Kidney Failure, Hyperactivity,Lethargy,Coma, Shock,Death
Avocado
fruit and pith
Diarrhea, vomiting, labored breathing
Azalea
All parts, mostly leaves
Stomach irritation,vomiting abdominal pain, cramps,tremors, abnormal heart rate and respiratory rhythm, and/or kidney problems, convulsions, coma, some death.
Baby's Breath
Balsam Pear
Diarrhea, vomiting,
abdominal pain
Baneberry
Belladonna
Bird of Paradise
Fruit, seeds
Vomiting abdominal pain, cramps,tremors, abnormal heart rate and respiratory rhythm, and/or kidney problems
Bittersweet Woody
Black-Eyed Susan
Black Locust
Robinia pseudoacacia
All parts of the tree, except the flowers – the bark is considered the most toxic
staggering, paralysis, - mainly affecting horses, cattle sheep and poultry
Bleeding Heart
dicentra spectabilis
foliage, roots
Poisonous in large amounts, contains convulsant including isoquinoline. Plant also causes dermatitis
Bloodroot
Boston Ivy
Boxwood
entire plant
Upset Stomach, Heart Failure, Excitability or Lethargy. Plant also causes dermatitis

Branching Ivy

All parts
swollen mouth, tongue pain, sore lips
Buckeye
Aesculus hippocastanum
Seed
Gastrointestinal tract affected by saponins
Buddhist Pine
Burning Bush
Toxic if eaten
Nausea and vomiting. May cause a skin allergy.
Buttercup
Ranunculus spp.
All Parts
stomach upset, juice may severely injure digestive system. Plant also causes dermatitis
Caladium
All parts
mouth irritation, stomach upset, asphyxiation, tremours, seizures, death
Calamondin Orange
Calla Lilly
Leaves
stomach upset, mouth irritation, asphyxiation, seizures, Death
Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)
All part but mostly seeds,
if chewed
Nausea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, tenesmus, dehydration, shortness of breath, excessive thirst, weakness, muscle twitching, convulsions, coma.
Catus
Ceriman
Charming Dieffenbachia
Cherry
seeds & Wilting leaves
China Berry
Chinese Evergreen
Choke Cherry
(Prunus virginiana)
Leaves, seed pits, stems, bark
Christmas Rose

Upset stomach, diarhea,
Seizures, convulsions,
Disorientation

Chrysanthemum
skin irritation
Cineraria
Clematis
Climbing Lily
Colodium
swollen mouth, tongue pain, sore lips
Columbine
Cordatum
Coriaria
Convulsions
Corn Flower
Corn Plant
Corn Stalk
Corydalis
Creeping Charlie
(Glecoma hederacea L.)
All parts
Sweating, drooling, usually not fatal.
Creeping Fig
   
Crocus
stomach upset, liver failure, lethargy, shock, death
Crofon
 
Crotalaria
Seed
Crown of Thorns
Cuban Laurel
Cutleaf Philodendron

Cycads

Cyclamen
Daffodil
(Narcissus spp.)
Bulbs
Stomach upset, tremors, seizures, lethargy, heart Failure, Coma, Death
Daphne Berries,
Bark, leaves
gastrointestinal tract and kidneys affected by coumarin glycosides. Plant also causes dermatitis
Death Camas
Bulb
Delphinium
Philodendron
Devil's Ivy
upset stomach, convulsions, asphyxiation, death
Dieffenbachia
Dologeton
Dracaena Palm
Dragon Tree
Drunk Cane
swollen mouth, tongue pain, sore lips
Dumb Cane
mouth irritation, stomach upset, asphyxiation, tremours, seizures, death
Philodendron (Saddle Leaf, Split Leaf) Mouth swelling,
Dutchman's Breeches
Poisonous in large amounts, contains convulsant including isoquinoline. Plant also causes dermatitis
Easter Lily
Upset stomach, kidney failure, Weakness 'especially poisonous to cats'
Egg Plant
Not Fruit
Elaine
Elderberry
Elephant Ears
(Colocasia)
mouth irritation, stomach upset, asphyxiation, tremours, seizures,
Death can occur if tongue swells to block air passage
Emerald Cane
swollen mouth, tongue pain, sore lips
Emerald Duke
Emerald Feather
English Holy
English Ivy
(Hedera helix L.
)
Leaves, berries
Stomach irritation, hyperactivity diarrhea,drooling, Fever, thirst increase, pupil dilation, staggering troubled breathing, coma, death.
English Yew
(Taxus baccata)
Breathing problems, trembling, weakness, heart problems, stomach upset, very sudden death.
Eucalyptus
Euonymus
Flax
Fava Bean
Seed
Ficus
Cuban Laurel
Diarrhea, vomiting,
abdominal pain
Fiddle-Leaf
Ficus Lyrata
stomach upset, irritated skin
Finger Cherry
Fruit
Florida Beauty
Four o'clock
Fruit Salad Plant
Foxglove
(Digitalis purpurea L.)
Leaves, seeds, flowers
Stomach upset, tremours, seizures, lethargy,Collapse, heart Failure, Death
Geranium
German Ivy
Giant Dumb Cane
Glacier Ivy
Leaves, berries
 
Global Ivy
Gold Dust Dracaena
Golden Glow
Golden Pothos
Ground Cherry
   
Hahn's Self Branching Ivy
Heartland Philodendron
Heartleaf
All parts
Heart Ivy
Henbane
Hemlock, Water
(Cicuta maculata L.)
All parts, root and root stalk
Dilated pupils, frothing at the mouth, spasms muscles spasms, restlessness, convulsions, and death (within 15 min to 2 hours)
Holly
Berries
Upset Stomach, Tremors, Seizures, Loss of Balance
Honeysuckle
Horse Chestnut
Hurricane Plant
Hyacinth
(Hyacinth orientalis)
Bulbs, leaves, flowers
Colic, vomiting and diarrhea, usually not fatal.
Hydrangea
(Hydrangea spp.)
Leaves, buds
Seizures, Dizziness, Rapid Breathing
Irritation and inflammation of the digestive tract, diarrhea, bloody stool.
Impatiens
Indian Rubber Plant
Indian Tobacco
Indian Turnip
Iris
Root
stomach upset
Ivy
Jack-In-The-pulpit
Janet Craig Dracaena
Japanese Plum
Diarrhea, vomiting,
abdominal pain
Japanese Show Lily
Japanese Yew
(Taxus cuspidata Sieb. & Zucc.)
Breathing problems, trembling, weakness, heart problems, stomach upset, very sudden death.
Jasmine
convulsions, death
Java Beans
Jerusalem Cherry
(Solanum pseudocapsicum L.)
All parts, unripe fruit
Jimson Weed
(Datura stramonium L.)
All parts
Rapid pulse, rapid breathing, dilated pupils, restlessness, nervousness, twitching, frequent urination, diarrhea, depression, weight loss, weak pulse, convulsions, coma, death.
Johnsongrass
(Sorghum halepense)
Leaves and stems, especially young plants.
Breathing problems, severe anxiety, convulsions, coma, death. Intravenous antidote exists.
Jonquil
Bulbs
Juniper
Kalanchoe
Laburnum
Lacy Tree Philodendron
Lantana
(Lantana camara L.)
Leaves and berries
Sluggishness, weakness, bloody diarrhea. In severe cases, death may occur in 2 to 4 days
Larkspur
Laurel
Lily-of-the-Valley
(Convallaria majalis)
All parts
Loco Weed
Lupine
Manchineel
Root
Madagascar Dragon Tree

Mandrake

Roots, foliage, unripe fruit
Majesty
swollen mouth, tongue pain, sore lips

Marble Queen

All parts
Marijuana
Matrimony Vine
varied effects
May Apple
Medicine Plant
Mescal Bean
Mexican Breadfruit
Miniature Croton

Mistletoe

Berries
Mock Orange
Monkey Pod
Monkshood
Moonseed
Moonweed
   

Morning Glory

Seeds
stomach upset, hallucinations
Mother-in-Law's Tongue
Mountain Laurel
Mushrooms
toadstools
Narcissus
Bulb
Stomach upset, Coma, staggering, tremours, seizures, heart failure, death
Needlepoint Ivy
Nephthytis,
All parts
swollen mouth, tongue pain, sore lips
Nightshade
(Solanum spp.)
All parts
Hallucinations, severe intestinal disturbances, diarrhea, drowsiness, numbness, dilated pupils, trembling, labored breathing, nasal discharge, rapid heartbeat, weak pulse, in coordination, paralysis or severe shaking of the rear legs, rapid heart rate, bloat, can be fatal
Nutmeg
Nux Vomica
Oak Trees
Acorns
Oats,
(Avena sativa)
All parts
Breathing difficulty, skin irritation, paralysis, convulsions, death (rare).
Oleander
Excitability or lethargy affects the heart, produces severe digestive upset. Extremely poisonous, can cause death. cardiovascular system affected by the glycosides oleandrin, oleandroside and nerioside, may also cause dermatitis
Onion
Oriental Lily
Parlor Ivy
All parts
Pea
Peace Lily
Peach
wilting leaves & Pits
Diarrhea, vomiting,
abdominal pain
Pear
Seed
Pencil Cactus
Periwinkle
Hallucinogens
Peony
Pimpernel
stomach upset, staggering, tremours, seizures, heart failure, death
Peyote
Philodendron - Split Leaf
swollen mouth, tongue pain, sore lips
Philodendron - Heart Leaf
swollen mouth, tongue pain, sore lips
Philodenron - Saddle Leaf
swollen mouth, tongue pain, sore lips
Pigweed, Redroot (Amaranthus retroflexus)
Leaves, stems, roots.
Troubled breathing, trembling, weakness, coma, death.
Plums
foliage & Seed
Plumosa Fern
Poison Ivy
Poison Hemlock
Poison Oak
Poinsettia
(Euphorbia pulcherrima)
Leaves, flowers
Not lethal, but can cause skin, mouth, eye, and stomach irritation.
Pokeweed, Inkberry
All parts
Colic, diarrhea, blood in stool, rare cases anemia, and possible death.
Poppy
Potato
shoots, leaves, seed
Pothos