Is your backyard a dog killer? Does the plants growing in your backyard have the potential to make your dog sick or even kill your dog? The answer may surprise you because some of the most common plants we grow around our yard are deadly to our dogs. There are well over 700 different plant species that have been discovered as being highly toxic to dogs. Even though dogs don’t usually die from eating these plants, it does make them sick and it has killed some dogs.
Most people think dogs are smart enough to know what they should eat and should not eat by smelling the plants, but a lot of times this is not true. Take for instance a puppy, they will chew on just about anything and if they chew and swallow a plant that is toxic to them they will get sick. Some plants taste bad which will prevent a puppy from chewing it, but a lot of poisonous plants don’t give off a bitter taste and therefore your dog will munch on them until they are bored with it which might be too late. A lot of dogs stay in the puppy stage well over a year. That gives them a lot of time to be a puppy, and do what puppies do, which is chew on stuff. Here are a list of popular yard plants that are poisonous to your dog:
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- Amaryllis. This plant contains poisons that can cause diarrhea, vomiting and tremors.
- Azaleas. Azaleas are a very popular shrub around the yard but these bushes are deadly to dogs causing nervous system damage, comma or death.
- Sago Palm. We actually brought one back from a vacation and planted it in our yard. They have prickly leaves but I caught one of our dogs trying to chew it anyway. It can cause vomiting,diarrhea and liver failure.
- Tulips.Tulips are very popular and very deadly to your dog.It can cause vomiting, gastric problems, cardiac complications and convulsions.
- Marijuana. Everybody has Marijuana growing out in the backyard right? Well if you so happen to spot some out there, I suggest you fence it off from fido. It can cause seizure, vomiting, diarrhea, and even a comma if your dog eats enough of it.
- Kalanchoe. This plant will cause rapid heat rates and gastrointestinal complications.
- Cyclamen. Cyclamen is deadly to dogs. Eating this will result in vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal problems and death.
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Deadly house plants that could kill your dog.
Dangerous plants don’t just live outside in your yard but a lot of those house plants you buy for your home are also deadly to your pets. A wide range of plants including ferns and flowers are included in this list but there are many more. Here are some of the most common house plants that are deadly to your dog:
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- Asparagus Fern (also called emerald feather, emerald fern, sprengeri fern, plumosa fern or lace fern) is toxic to dogs
- Corn Plant
- Dieffenbachia (commonly known as dumb cane, tropic snow or exotica)
- Elephant Ear (also known as caladium, taro, pai, ape, cape, via, via sori or malanga) Commonly planted outside as well.
- The peace lily (also known as Mauna Loa)
- Heartleaf philodendron (also known as horsehead philodendron, cordatum, fiddle leaf, panda plant, split-leaf philodendron, fruit salad plant, red emerald, red princess or saddle leaf) is a common house plant.
- Jade plant (also known as baby jade, dwarf rubber plant, jade tree, Chinese rubber plant, Japanese rubber plant or friendship tree)
- Aloe plant (also known as medicine plant or Barbados aloe) Used to rub on burns but deadly to dogs that eat it.
- Satin pothos (also known as silk pothos) is toxic to dogs.
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These are just some of the most common plants found in most backyards and houses, but your yard or house may vary with some or none of these listed. That doesn’t mean your place is safe for your dog if you don’t have any of the above. With over 700 species that are toxic to your dog, you should research the types found in your yard and house. You wouldn’t want your puppy sick from chewing on plants that are poisonous to them and have your puppy destroy your pretty plants in the process. You just need to keep an eye on your dog to see if he has an interest in chewing on plants and if he does you have to take some actions to prevent it.
