Did You Know There are Extremely Toxic Plants for Dogs?
As summer winds down and autumn is just around the corner
, our dogs continue to spend a lot of time outdoors. The fresh air and exercise are great for their health.
But did you know that there are certain toxic plants for dogs? Here I mean plants that can be devastating to our dogs' health?
Many of us are not even aware that these plants can be harmful. Unfortunately, these are very common plants. They are in park settings. You can find them growing wild as you go on nature walks with your dog in the woods. But you can also find them in your landscaped yards.
Listed below are 5 of these extremely toxic plants for dogs:
1.Azalea and Rhododendron species These are very hardy shrubs that produce beautiful flowers. These are some of the most popular ornamental shrubs that are grown.
The plant's leaves and nectar can be very toxic and even lethal in very small amounts. They can be toxic if eaten or chewed by your dog.
This can result in drooling, vomiting, muscle weakness, and collapse. Larger ingested amounts can lead to severe poisoning, potential coma, and sometimes death.
2. Chrysanthemums These beautiful plants are best known for blooming in the early fall. But the flowers of these plants actually contain a natural insecticide. If your dog chews on the plant's flowers, this insecticide can cause drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea.
3. Oleander This is a beautiful shrub most used in the deep southern section of the United States. But this plant happens to be one of the most poisonous plants in the world. Even extremely small quantities of Oleander can be very toxic, many times resulting in a fatal response.
With the Azalea and Rhododendron, only part of the plant is toxic. But every part of the Oleander is toxic. This includes the flowers down to the roots.
If your dog chews on any part of this plant, the result is varying degrees of sickness. This includes anywhere from an upset stomach to abnormal heart function and sometimes death.
The plant's sap can irritate the skin and eyes. The leaves are still toxic even after they are dried.
4. Sago Palm These plants are most used in areas where the climate is hot and dry. But they are also used in other parts of the country. The whole plant has harmful chemicals. But its seeds are by far the most toxic. Research shows that as much as 75% of dogs eating some of the seeds will die.
Sago Palm poisoning of dogs and cats has risen by 200% in the last few years. Dogs seem to enjoy its seeds more than cats. Ingestion of any part of the Sago Palm can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures.
It's extremely important that if your pet is exposed to any of these toxic plants, you should contact your veterinarian. Just like any toxins or poisons, the sooner your pet gets treatment the better.
5. Foxtails Foxtail is a weed that resembles the tail of a fox. It is prevalent in late spring through early fall. It is most dangerous in the late summer when the seeds are dry.
When the pods release the seeds, the seeds are covered with small barb-like fish hooks. This can be very dangerous to your dog if he brushes up against the seeds. They can get caught in his hair, pierce the skin, and in some cases, be inhaled.
If the seeds are imbedded in the skin, they are so small that it is difficult to find them. In some cases, they may spread to other parts of the body, causing severe infections.
If your dog comes in contact with foxtails, he should be taken to the veterinarian immediately. All 5 of these toxic plants for dogs should be taken very seriously.
Did You Know There are Extremely Toxic Plants for Dogs?
By: Scott Hubbard
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