What plants are toxic to dogs?
Many common plants that we keep in the house and outside in our yards can be poisonous to our pets. If you have cats or dogs, be sure to keep these plants on your “Must Avoid” list!
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Aloe Vera: mild vomiting and diarrhea; tremors and depression can be seen when aloe vera is eaten in large amounts
Alocasia aka Elephant Ear: mouth irritation, pain, swelling of the mouth/lips/tongue, vomiting, drooling
American Holly: vomiting and diarrhea
Apricot seed kernels: vomiting, diarrhea, potential GI obstruction; may see brick red gums, dilated pupils, and labored breathing if large amounts are ingested
Arum Lily aka Calla Lily or Pig Lily: mouth irritation, pain, swelling of the mouth/lips/tongue, vomiting, drooling
Asparagus Fern: vomiting, diarrhea, skin irritation
Azalea: vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, abnormal heartbeats, heart failure, seizures, potentially fatal
Begonia (most toxic part is underground): mouth irritation, pain, swelling of the mouth/lips/tongue, vomiting, drooling
Cherry seeds, stems, and leaves: vomiting, diarrhea, potential stomach/intestinal obstruction; may see brick red gums, dilated pupils; and labored breathing if large amounts are eaten
Dieffenbachia: mouth irritation, pain, swelling of the mouth/lips/tongue, vomiting, drooling
Garlic (all parts are toxic): vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, pale gums, red or brown urine, weakness, panting, rapid heart rate
Lily of the Valley: vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heartbeat, lethargy, tremors, seizures, dilated pupils, potentially fatal
Mango seed kernels: vomiting, diarrhea, potential GI obstruction; may see brick red gums, dilated pupils, and labored breathing if large amounts are ingested
Milkweed: vomiting, diarrhea, labored breathing, dilated pupils; kidney and liver failure if large amounts are ingested
Oleander: drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhea, weakness, abnormal heartbeat, possibly fatal
Onion (all types and all parts of the plant are toxic): vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, pale gums, rapid heart rate, weakness, panting
Peach seed kernels: vomiting, diarrhea, potential GI obstruction; may see brick red gums, dilated pupils, and labored breathing if large amounts are eaten
Philodendron: mouth irritation, pain, swelling of the mouth/lips/tongue, vomiting, drooling
Sago Palm: life-threatening liver failure, vomiting, diarrhea, potentially fatal
Tomato plant: weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, reduced heart rate, dilated pupils, confusion
Tulips: vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, depression, abnormal heartbeat, tremors, panting, potentially fatal
For more information, please see the ASPCA comprehensive list, including pictures, of toxic and non-toxic plants.
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