Plants
Most house and outdoor plants are toxic to dogs and cats in some form and have varying degrees of toxicity. Certain plants such as poinsettias cause minor symptoms, while others such as azaleas cause more severe or fatal symptoms. Below is a list of commonly ingested plants, signs or symptoms they produce and if inducing vomiting is recommended. For a more comprehensive list of toxic and non-toxic plants, visit the ASPCA website http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants.
For dogs, INDUCE VOMITING if ingested within 1 hour and seek veterinary assistance for follow-up care. For cats, seek veterinary assistance immediately. Inducing vomiting is contraindicated in certain plants which cause mouth and throat irritation or burns.
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Plant |
Signs/Symptoms |
Induce Vomiting |
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Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) Whole plant is toxic especially bulbs. |
Burning sensation in throat and mouth, thirst, nausea, diarrhea. |
No. Follow up with veterinary care. |
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Azalea (Rhododendron spp.) Whole plant is toxic, especially leaves and flowers. |
Burning sensation in mouth, salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness. |
No. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions. |
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Belladonna lily (Amaryllis spp.) Bulbs are especially toxic. |
Nausea, diarrhea, depression. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions. |
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Bittersweet (Celastrus spp.) Bulbs are especially toxic. |
Gastrointestinal irritation, fever, diarrhea. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. |
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Bleeding heart (Dicentra spp.) Roots and leaves are especially toxic. |
Vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, paralysis. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions. |
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Chinaberry tree (Melia azedarach) Fruit and bark are especially toxic. |
Stumbling around, confusion, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal pain. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. |
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Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) Whole plant is toxic. |
Painful mouth and abdomen, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions. |
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Delphinium/ larkspur (Delphinium spp.) Leaves and seeds especially toxic. |
Trembling, stumbling around, weakness, salivation. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. |
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Dumbcane (Dieffenbaecia spp.) Whole plant is toxic. |
Painful mouth, salivation, swelling of mouth and surrounding areas, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory difficulty.
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No. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions.
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English holly (Ilex spp.) Fruit is toxic.
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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
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Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. |
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English ivy (Hedera helix) Fruit is toxic. |
Salivation, thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, itchy skin. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care.
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Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) Whole plant is toxic especially leaves.
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Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea.
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Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions. |
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Iris (Iris spp.) Rootstock is especially toxic.
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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. |
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Lantana (Lantana camara) Leaves and immature berries are especially toxic.
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Weakness, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea.
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No. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions.
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Lily (all species) Whole plant is toxic.
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Lethargy, urinary problems such as little or no urine production.
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Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions.
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Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) Whole plant is toxic.
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Vomiting, diarrhea.
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No. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions.
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Lupine (Lupinus spp.) Leaves and seeds especially toxic.
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Salivation, stumbling around, seizures, trouble breathing.
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Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions.
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Mistletoe (Phoradendron spp.) Whole plant is toxic.
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Vomiting, diarrhea.
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Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions.
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Monkshood (Aconitum spp.) Whole plant is toxic.
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Painful mouth, throat, salivation, nausea, vomiting, impaired vision.
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No. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions.
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Morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea and tricolor) Seeds are especially toxic.
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Nausea, diarrhea, hallucinations. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. |
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Daffodil (Narcissus spp.) Bulb is especially toxic. |
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions. |
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Nettle (Urtica dioica) Leaves especially toxic. |
Painful mouth, salivation, swelling of nose and face. |
No. Follow up with veterinary care. |
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Oleander (Nerium oleander) Whole plant is toxic. |
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions. |
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Philodendron (Monstera and Philodendron spp.) Leaves are especially toxic. |
Swelling and painful mouth, tongue, throat. |
No. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions. |
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Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) Sap, stem and leaves mild to moderately toxic or irritating. |
Irritation of mouth and surrounding areas, vomiting, diarrhea. |
No. Follow up with veterinary care. |
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Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum) Leaves are especially toxic. |
Vomiting, diarrhea. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions. |
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Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) Whole plant is toxic. |
Salivation, nausea, vomiting, tremors, stumbling around, collapse, respiratory failure. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. Can cause emergency conditions. |
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Wisteria (Wisteria spp.) Whole plant is toxic. |
Nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting. |
Yes. Follow up with veterinary care. |
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