Toxic Plants

There are a number of common plants which may be toxic to dogs and cats and should be avoided. These include:

1. Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) - Highly toxic, causing severe liver damage and potentially death.
   
   
2. Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale) - Causes gastrointestinal upset, kidney and liver damage, and respiratory failure.
   
   
3. Azalea (Rhododendron species) - Contains toxins causing vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and potentially cardiovascular collapse.
   
   
4. Oleander (Nerium oleander) - Extremely toxic, affecting the cardiovascular system and causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms.
   
   
5. Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) - Contains ricin, affecting multiple organ systems including kidneys and gastrointestinal tract.
   
   
6. Yew (Taxus species) - Toxicity can lead to sudden death due to cardiac arrest.
   
   
7. English Ivy (Hedera helix) - Causes vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, and diarrhea.
   
   
8. Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) - Toxicity leads to vomiting, diarrhea, decreased heart rate, and potentially seizures.
   
   
9. Daffodils (Narcissus species) - Bulbs are toxic, causing vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and potential cardiac arrhythmias.
   
   
10. Tulips (Tulipa species) - Bulbs contain toxins causing gastrointestinal upset, drooling, and in severe cases, difficulty breathing and increased heart rate.
    
    
11. Dieffenbachia - Contains oxalate crystals causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, and difficulty swallowing.
    
    
12. Lilies (Lilium species and Hemerocallis species) - Particularly toxic to cats, leading to kidney failure.
    
    
13. Marijuana - Toxic effects in pets can vary but may include depression, vomiting, and incoordination.
    
    
14. Philodendron - Contains calcium oxalate crystals causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, and difficulty swallowing.
    
    
15. Poinsettia - Mild toxicity causing gastrointestinal upset in pets.
    
    
16. Rhododendron - Similar to azalea, containing toxins leading to vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and potentially cardiovascular collapse.
    
    
17. Tomato Plant (Green parts) - Can cause gastrointestinal upset and nervous system effects in pets.
    
    
18. Wisteria - Toxic to pets, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and potentially more severe symptoms.
    
    
19. Chrysanthemum - Contains pyrethrins, causing gastrointestinal upset and, in high doses, more severe symptoms in pets.
    
    
20. Mistletoe - Toxic effects vary but can include gastrointestinal upset, cardiovascular effects, and potentially more severe symptoms.