common poisonous plants
If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance please call the number below for immediate assistance
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435
LILIES
Lilies are beautiful but highly toxic to pets, especially cats. Ingesting any part of a lily can cause severe health issues, including acute kidney failure. Dangerous types include Easter, tiger, and Asiatic lilies. Symptoms may develop hours later and include vomiting, lethargy, decreased appetite, and increased drinking or urination.
TULIPS
Tulips have compounds called glycosides that can be harmful to pets if eaten. The bulbs are the most toxic part, but the flowers and leaves can also cause stomach issues. Symptoms of tulip poisoning in pets include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, and in severe cases, tremors or lethargy.
POTHOS
Pothos plants toxicity comes from insoluble calcium oxalates. If ingested, these crystals can irritate the mouth and throat, causing drooling, trouble swallowing, vomiting, and reduced appetite. While not life-threatening, they can cause pets discomfort.
DAFFODIL
If a dog consumes daffodils, symptoms may appear within a few hours. Common signs include: Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, salivation, loss of appetite, lethargy. In some cases, more severe reactions might occur, such as difficulty breathing or cardiac irregularities, particularly when a large quantity is consumed.
MARIJUANA
Symptoms of marijuana toxicity in pets may include lethargy, disorientation, drooling, vomiting, changes in heart rate, and in severe cases, seizures or tremors. Dogs are particularly susceptible to marijuana toxicity due to their tendency to explore and ingest a wide variety of substances.
FOXGLOVE
Symptoms of foxglove toxicity in dogs can vary in severity depending on the amount ingested. Common signs include: Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, slow heart rate (bradycardia), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), weakness or lethargy, confusion, seizures.
ALOE
Signs of aloe toxicity may vary depending on the amount consumed but can include: Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, tremors or other neurological signs in severe cases