Plants Poisonous to Dogs
Note: This site is for
entertainment purposes only and the author 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.
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 |
| Jess amine |
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 |
| Sago Palm |
Liver Damage, Death |
| 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 |
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