List of Safe and Poisonous Plants for Dogs

If you aren’t already familiar with all the poisonous plants for dogs, then this article is just for you. Many house and garden plants can be extremely toxic for your Doodle. To avoid an unexpected vet visit or an even worse outcome, keep reading! 

House Plants – Top 5 Poisonous Plants for Dogs

If you’re a dog owner, choosing the wrong houseplants can prove to be fatal for him. Here’s a list of the most toxic houseplants for dogs:

Ivy

Including Boston Ivy and English Ivy. Can cause a rash, difficulty breathing and even lead to coma or paralysis.

Jade Plant

(Crassula Ovata) This common house and garden plant can cause your Doodle to vomit, slow down your Doodle’s heart rate, cause incoordination and depression.

Dumb Cane

(Dieffenbachia) and Philodendron – both of these houseplants contain calcium oxalate crystals, which cause irritation and burning sensation in your doodle’s mouth, lips and tongue. Your dog may also experience excessive drooling, vomiting or difficulty breathing.

Sago Palm

Also called Cardboard Palm – extremely poisonous if ingested, as it contains a toxin called cycasin, which causes liver damage and can lead to death. Symptoms to look out for: increased thirst, vomiting, jaundice, bloody diarrhea and bruising.

Lilies

Most Lilies should be avoided because of high toxicity. These include Kafir Lily, Peace Lily (Mauna Loa), Calla Lily, Glory Lily, Lily of the Valley, Peace Lily and Flamingo Lily. 

Garden Plants – Top 5 Poisonous Plants for Dogs

Azalea

This flower is found both indoors and outdoors. Unfortunately, you should avoid them at all costs. Azaleas are one of the most poisonous plants for dogs and can be fatal if eaten. Symptoms of toxicity include depression, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing and coma. 

Yew

Including Western Yew and Japanese Yew. May cause nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, excess drooling and can lead to coma and death.

Foxglove

Symptoms start with nausea, weakness and vomiting. If not treated, ingestion can cause heart failure and, ultimately, death. 

Oleander

Causes similar symptoms as other garden plants mentioned above, but also bloody diarrhea and paralysis. Eating Oleander can lead to coma and death.

Milkweed

Contains different types of toxins that cause symptoms like excess drooling, diarrhea, weakness and anorexia, heart issues, kidney and liver failure, coma and can be fatal.

Toxicity Symptoms to Look Out For

Dog poison symptoms from poisonous plants include: 

• Depression
• Loss of coordination
• Paralysis of the rear legs
• Vomiting – possibly bloody
• Low body temperature
• Skin irritation
• Stomach irritation
• Low blood sugar
• Liver disease/failure
• Renal disease/failure
• Diarrhea – possibly bloody
• Fluctuations in heart rate
• Agitation or lethargy
• Tremors
• Seizures
• Drooling
• Weakness
• Loss of coordination or unstable walking
• Difficulty breathing

Safe, Non-Toxic Plants for Dogs

Now that we’ve covered the most dangerous house and garden plants for your Doodle, here’s a list of safe plants that you can bring home. 

5 Safe Indoor Plants for Dogs

1. Boston Fern
2. African Violet
3. Baby’s Tears
4. Blue Echeveria
5. Prayer Plant and Spider Plant

Complete List of Extremely Poisonous Plants for Dogs

Here are all the poisonous plants known to cause serious side effects in dogs. The ASPCA also has a great list of all the toxic and non-toxic plants for dogs – complete with photos – that you should check out.

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To conclude, the list of poisonous plants for dogs is extremely extensive. So before you plant any new flowers or bushes in your yard, make sure to do your research.