Pets

Will your dog find something toxic in your garden?

Most dogs love a good old run around the garden. But, depending on which plants you have growing, it can also dangerous. Many garden plants are poisonous to dogs, so read on for a list of some common plants to avoid.

June 24, 2021

The level of toxicity in plants ranges from being deadly, to causing stomach pains to mild rashes and mouth ulcers. Signs that your dog may have eaten something toxic can vary, but look out for irritation to the mouth or skin, lethargy and lack of appetite. Vomiting, convulsions and spasms will require emergency veterinary care.

Puppies up to the age of about 18 months are better off kept fenced away from most garden areas. This protects both the dog and the garden. Indoor plants should also be kept out of reach of dogs.    

Dogs can be discouraged from chewing on plants by giving them plenty of other more appropriate things to chew on such as bones, ropes and chew toys. 

Toxic plants include:

Agapanthus roots, Aloe, Arum Lily, Asparagus fern, Avocado, Azalea

Bird of Paradise

Caladium, Cape Lilac, Clematis, Cycads          

Daffodils, Daphne        

Foxgloves, Frangipani

Gladioli         

Hellebore, Hyacinth, Hydrangea 

Ivy         

Jonquil 

Lantana, Lily, Lily of the Valley, Lobelia

Fruit Salad Plant                   

Morning Glory

Nightshade 

Oleander, Ornamental chilli

Philodendron, Poinsettia 

Rhododendron

Sweet Pea

Tomato Plants, Tulip 

Umbrella Plant  

Wisteria                

Yucca   

This isn’t a comprehensive list, so you should always do some research before planting anything in your garden if you own a dog or are planning to in the future.

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