Plants and Dogs: 15 Plants to Look Out For |
Posted: February 3, 2020 |
We know how inquisitive Coco is. He wants to know about everything and this includes the plants also. Plants are beautiful additions to any house and besides being beautiful, they also offer a host of other benefits also. Knowing about them will help you in saving Coco from any unlikely danger and keeping him safe. These plants could be anywhere and many of them are quite common also. With an ESA letter, you can definitely bring Coco home but this is not all, you will have to extra careful when it comes to the interaction between Coco and plants. The list is quite long but we have handpicked some main plants and flowers that are beautiful but could be highly toxic and deadly for Coco. 1. Sago Palm These plants are beautiful and are often used for ornamental purposes. They are usually found in warm climates and contrary to their alluring looks, they are extremely dangerous for dogs. Coco may find it delicious but, of eaten, it can cause some fatal consequences like liver failure and, in many cases, death. 2. Tomato Plant While tomatoes are great for humans they are not so great for dogs. If you have tomato plants in your garden or backyard then make sure that Coco has no access to it. On eating the plant, Coco may suffer from serious side effects like slow heart rate, confusion, pupil dilation, weakness, and gastrointestinal problems. 3. Aloe Vera How can this be dangerous for Esa dog? Surprising but true. Aloe Vera is great for your hair and skin and some people even drink its juice for additional benefits. However, for Coco, it could be really dangerous. Aloe Vera contains saponins, which are not good for dogs. 4. Ivy On ingesting this plant, Coco can suffer from a number of issues like excessive salivation, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and drooling. In case you see any such symptoms, take him to the doctor immediately. 5. Amaryllis This is a flowering bulb that is extremely poisonous for dogs. These bulbs are a common sight since they are used as a garden’s decorative flower. In case you are growing the plants indoors, make sure that your pup do not eat them. 6. Gladiola This is such a lovely flower but despite its beauty, this flower could cause serious health issues to Coco. These symptoms include lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, and drooling. 7. American Holly American Holly is comparatively less toxic than many other poisonous plants. However, still, it can cause painful symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting in dogs. 8. Daffodil A popular summer flower, daffodils are a lovely sight to behold but these lovelies could be increasingly toxic for dogs. If you have these flowers in your garden or in your home and Coco shows signs of salivation, intestinal spasms, low blood pressure, tremors, diarrhea,l difficulty in breathing then chances are that he has eaten some of these lovelies. 9. Castor Bean Castor bean is a rather rare sight in gardens but they are pretty common in parks and large-scale outdoor grounds and pastures. In case Coco has eaten any of those, he will experience symptoms like reduction in appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, extreme thirst, drooling, and pain in the abdomen while in severe cases, it can lead to tremors and coma. 10. Tulip Who doesn’t love tulips? Hopefully, Fido because they’re another poisonous plant for dogs. The usual gastrointestinal problems are accompanied by central nervous system depression and even convulsions and death. Tulips are a true beauty but these are equally deadly for your dog. On ingestion, this can cause gastrointestinal and central nervous system issues, convulsions and possible death. Therefore, keep a close on Coco if you are a fan of these beautiful bulbs.
Flowers and plants add to the beauty of the house but whether they are safe for your dog also, this is what you need to look out and co0nsult an expert for it.
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