Toxic Plants

Individual plants may have different toxicity levels.  Individual pets may be affected to a varying degree.  Toxicities can also vary according the quantity of plant material that has been ingested.

If you suspect your pet has eaten a potentially poisonous plant, it is best to bring your pet in to your veterinarian.

 At Advanced Care Pet Hospital, walk-ins are always welcome.

For after hour emergency questions or consultation one can call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control at:
                 1-888-426-4435 (1-888-4-ANI-HELP)

They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.   They do charge a consultation fee.   At the time of this posting, their website indicated a fee of $60.

The following is a partial listing of some of the more common plants that can be poisonous to your pet.  The bolded plants are among the most common for pets to encounter.

Extremely Toxic

•    Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)
•    Baneberry (Actacea)
•    Bloodroot (Sanguinaria)
•    Bluebonnet (Lupinus texenis)
•    Caladium (Caladium)
•    Castor Bean (Ricinus)
•    Crocus (Colchicum authumnale)
•    Croton or Hogwort (croton tiglium)
•    Daffodil (Narcissus pseudo narcissus)
•    English Ivy (Hedera helix)
•    Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
•    Hemlock (Conium maculatum)
•    Iris ( Iridaceae)
•    Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)
•    Jessamine (Gelsemium)
•    Jimsonweed (Datura)
•    Lanana (Lantana camara)
•    Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis)
•    Lilies (lilium spp.) – especially toxic to cats, potential for severe kidney damage.
•    Lobelia ((Lobelia spp.)
•    Lupine (Lupinus spp.)
•    Monkshood (Aconitum napellus)
•    Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)
•    Mushrooms
•    Narcissus (Pseudo-narcissus) – intense gastrointestinal irritation, drooling,
     loss of appetite, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions and
     cardiac abnormalities.
•    Oleander (Nerium oleander)
•    Peony (Paeoniaceae)
•    Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.) and Azalea.  Vomiting, drooling, diarrhea,
      weakness and depression of the central nervous system.  Can lead to coma
      and death from cardiovascular collapse.
•    Rhubarb (Rheum officinale)
•    Sago Palm (cycas Revoluta) especially the “nuts”, vomiting, diarrhea,
     depression, seizures and liver failure.
•    Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)
•    Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus)
•    Wild Black Cherry (prunus spp.)
•    Yew (Taxus spp.)  causes central nervous system effects such as trembling,
      incoordination, and difficulty breathing.  Can also cause gastrointestinal
      irritation and cardiac failure, which can result in death.

Moderately Toxic

•    Asparagus Fern (Asparagus Officinalis)
•    Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
•    Burning Bush (Euonymus europaeus)
•    Delphinium (Delphinium)
•    Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
•    Larkspur (Delphinium occidentale)
•    Mistletoe (Phoradendron flavescens)
•    Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)
•    Tomato (Lycopersicon)
•    Tulip (Tulipa gesnerana) gastrointestinal irritation, drooling, loss of appetite,
      depression of the central nervous system, convulsions and cardiac
      abnormalities.
•    Turnip (Brassica rapa)
•    Split-Leaf Philodendron (Monstera spp.)
•    Wisteria (Wisteria spp.)

Minimally toxic

•    Aloe Vera (Aloe)
•    Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
•    Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
•    Buttercup (Ranunculus)
•    Calla Lily (Zantedeschia)
•    Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) contains pyrethrins, may
      produce gastrointestinal upset, drooling, vomiting and diarrhea.  If ingested,
      can cause depression and loss of coordination
•    Christmas Rose (Helleborus niger)
•    Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta)
•    Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)
•    Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum)
•    Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea)
•    Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
•    Pothos (Scidapusus and epipremnum)  If chewed or ingested can cause
     significant irritation and swelloing of the oral tissues and gastrointestinal tract.
•    Primorse (Primula spp.)
•    Schefflera (and Brassaia actiophyllia)  Can cause oral irritation, excessive
     drooling, vomiting, and oral irritation.
•    Tiger lily (lilium tigrinum)






























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