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 Dogs In the Garden ...some toxic plants and greenery
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Plants and Greenery Toxic to Dogs
Many people are buying plants and greens to enhance their gardens. But be careful of plants and cut greens to which your dog may have access.
Although most decorations are not hazardous, it is important to know the ones that are:
Plant Name Azalea
Toxic Part All Parts
Major Effect Vomiting/diarrhea; excitement or depression
What to do? Call vet, 24 hr emergency clinic
Plant Name Amaryllis
Toxic Part Bulbs
Major Effect Vomiting/collapse/excitement followed by depression; respiratory distress; can be fatal, esp. in very young or very old animals.
What to do? Call vet, 24 hr emergency clinic
Plant Name Japanese Yew
Toxic Part all parts, esp. berries
Major Effect Incoordination, collapse, diarrhea, slow heart rate--acute heart failure; may be fatal
What to do? If dog is alert, induce vomiting AND call vet, 24 hr emergency clinic
Plant Name English Ivy:
Toxic Part stems, leaves
Major Effect Mild GI signs, if any (vomiting/diarrhea)
What to do? Symptomatic treatment: consult vet
Plant Name English Ivy:
Toxic Part fruits, berries
Major Effect Much more severe GI signs: salivation, intense thirst, followed by vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Ingestion of large quantities could potentially be fatal.
What to do? Call vet, 24 hr emergency clinic
Plant Name Mistletoe:
Toxic Part leaves & berries
Major Effect Mild signs, if any: increased pulse, respiration, and blood pressure (which is unlikely to be a problem except for very young or very old animals or those with heart or kidney disease)
What to do? Consult vet for at-risk animals or in cases where large quantities have been ingested.
Plant Name Poinsettias
Toxic Part stems, leaves, bracts (flowers)
Major Effect Mild GI signs, if any (vomiting/diarrhea)
What to do? Symptomatic treatment: consult vet
Plant Name Holly
Toxic Part stems, leaves, berries
Major Effect Mild GI signs, if any (vomiting/diarrhea)
What to do? Symptomatic treatment: consult vet
Plant Name Eucalyptus
Toxic Part stems, leaves
Major Effect Mild GI signs, if any (vomiting/diarrhea)
What to do? Symptomatic treatment: consult vet
There are other plants as we move from country to country It is a good idea to see if you can find information in your local library or talk to your vet about obtaining a list...If there are any vet viewers out there that can add to this list it would be helpful to our Readers...
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jsqueek
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:24 am
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plants i wont be buying .
thanks for that 
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antipodi
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Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:20 pm
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The worrying ones are the Ivys they seem to be everywhere
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