Plants Poisonous to Dogs

Note: Shelby Landscaping Inc. assumes no liability for the content. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your pet has ingested any of the following plants. This does not represent a complete list of all poisonous plants. Also, your pet may have a sensitivity or allergy to a plant that is not on the list, resulting in toxicity.

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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, Loss of 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

Plant Name

Possible Symptoms

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

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