Monday 22 April 2013

When Planning Your Garden Keep This in Mind….



Now that spring is here, most of us can’t wait to jump into planning and digging out our back or front  For some, this may mean getting down and dirty and doing it all ourselves, while for others it means getting on the phone with the landscaper.  But before you plant your garden, keep in mind that your dog spends a great deal of time out the back – digging, rolling, playing, romping – and some of those beautiful fragrant flowers that you love are actually toxic and deadly for your dog. 
gardens.

Here at Bear’s P4ws we’ve done a little research for you and compiled a list of various plants, what part of the plant is toxic and how to tell if your dog may be having a reaction.

We hope you have a happy and beautiful spring, but remember to keep your garden pooch-friendly and Fido-safe.

Toxic or Slightly Toxic Plants
Name
Parts
Clinical
Signs
Apricot
Stem,
bark, seed pits

Azalea
(Rhododendron spp.) *
All
parts, mostly leaves
Stomach
irritation, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rate
and rhythm, convulsions, coma, some death.
Bird
of Paradise
Fruit,
seeds

Boston
Ivy
All
parts

Caladium
All
parts

Creeping
Charlie (Glecoma hederacea L.)
All
parts
Sweating,
drooling, usually not fatal.
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.
Choke
Cherry (Prunus virginiana) ***
Leaves,
seed pits, stems, bark

Daffodil
(Narcissus spp.)
Bulbs

Daphne
Berries,
bark, leaves

English
Ivy (Hedera helix L.)***
Leaves,
berries
Stomach
irritation, diarrhea, troubled breathing,
coma, death.
Foxglove
(Digitalis purpurea L.)  *
Leaves,
seeds, flowers

Glacier
Ivy
Leaves,
berries

Heartleaf
All
parts

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)
Hyacinth
(Hyacinth orientalis)
Bulbs,
leaves, flowers
Colic,
vomiting and diarrhea, usually not fatal.
Hydrangea
(Hydrangea spp.)
Leaves,
buds
Irritation
and inflammation of the digestive tract, diarrhea,
bloody stool.
Jerusalem
Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum L.)
All
parts, unripe fruit

Johnsongrass
(Sorghum halepense)  ***
Leaves
and stems, especially young plants.
Breathing
problems, severe anxiety, convulsions, coma,
death. Intravenous antidote exsist.
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.
Jonquil
Bulbs

Lantana
(Lantana camara L.) ***
Leaves
and berries
Sluggishness,
weakness, bloody diarrhea. In severe cases,
death may occur in 2 to 4 days.
Lily-of-the-Valley
(Convallaria majalis)
All
parts

Mandrake
Roots,
foliage, unripe fruit

Mistletoe
Berries

Morning
Glory
Seeds

Marble
Queen
All
parts

Nightshade
(Solanum spp.) ***
All
parts
Hallucinations,
severe intestinal disturbances, diarrhea, drowsiness,
numbness, dilated pupils, trembling, labored
breathing, nasal discharge, rapid heartbeat,
weak pulse, incoordination, paralysis or severe
shaking of the rear legs, rapid heart rate,
bloat, can be fatal.
Nephthytis,
Arrowhead Vine
All
parts




Pigweed,
Redroot (Amaranthus retroflexus) ***
Leaves,
stems, roots.
Troubled
breathing, trembling, weakness, coma, death.
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.
Parlor
Ivy
All
parts

Red
Sage
Green
berries

Rhubarb
(Rheum rhaponticum) **
Leaves
Staggering,
trembling, breathing difficulties, weakness,
diarrhea, increased drinking and urinating,
death.
Red
Princess
All
parts

Saddleleaf
All
parts

Tulip
(Tulipa spp.)
Bulbs

Umbrella
Plant
All
parts

Yew,
English (Taxus baccata) and Japanese (Taxus
cuspidata Sieb. & Zucc.) ***
n/a
Breathing
problems, trembling, weakness, heart problems,
stomach upset, very sudden death.


Keep your tails wagging
Bear's P4ws

1 comment:

  1. What a cute photo with the watering-can! Thanks for the list!

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