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Spring is the season where flowers bloom and sunny
skies bring beautiful sunshine. Dangers also become a
factor as toxic plants are in full bloom, posing risks to our
beloved pets. Learn about the different kinds of plants that
can harm pets and pose health risks to pets. There are also
other dangers your pet faces in and around your home.
Stay informed and prepared!
|  | | Tulip, hyacinth and daffodil bulbs can damage a dog’s mouth and esophagus, leading to drooling, vomiting, severe diarrhea and even abnormal heart rhythms. Asiatic and Japanese lilies can cause severe kidney failure in cats. One or two leaves can kill them. Be sure to keep bulbs out of reach before planting and surround them with plenty of mulch; supervise your dog when they are outside as a precaution. The following is a list of common spring and summertime plants and the type of dangers they pose. |
• Tulip (Tulip spp)- Ingestion can result in intense
vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hypersalivation, drooling and lack of appetite.
|  | | | | • Hyacinth (Hyacinthus oreintalis)- Ingestion can result
in intense vomiting, diarrhea, depression and tremors. |  | | | | | • Daffodil (Narcissus spp)- Ingestion can result in severe gastrointestinal illness, convulsions, seizures, low blood pressure and tremors. |  | | | | | • Peace lily (Spathiphyllum spp)- Ingestion can result in ulcers in the mouth, vomiting and diarrhea. |  | | | | | • Easter cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesi)- Ingestion can result in vomiting, diarrhea and depression. Cats can also develop staggering. |  | | | | | • Easter daisy (Townsendia sericea)- This plant is considered non toxic. |  | | | | | • Easter orchid (Cattleya mossiae)- This plant is considered non toxic. |  | | | | | • Easter lily cactus (Echinopsis multiplex)- This plant is considered non toxic. |  | | | | | • Resurrection lily (Kaempferia pulchra)- This plant is considered non toxic. |  | | | | | • Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia splendens prostrata)- Ingestion results in vomiting and diarrhea. |  |
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| • Azalea (Rhododendron spp)- Ivomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death. |  | | | | | • Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)- Excessive salivation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, gastro-intestinal disorders, lack of appetite, tremors, convulsions, seizures |  | | | | | • Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp)- Vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death. |  | | | | | • Tiger Lily (Lilium tigrinum)- Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure. Cats are only species known to be affected. |  | | | | | • Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum)- Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, and kidney failure. Cats are only species known to be affected. |  | | | | | • American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens)- Weakness, convulsions, gastroenteritis (vomiting, diarrhea.) |  | | | | | • Clematis (Clematis sp.)- Vomiting, diarrhea, oral ulcers, ataxia irritant or vesicant action. |  | | | | | • Daffodil (Narcissus spp)- Severe gastrointestinal disorders, convulsions, shivering, hypotension, dermatitis, muscular tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias. |  | | | | | • Day lily (Hemorocallis dumortirei)- Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure. Cats are only species known to be affected. |  | | | | | • Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)- Cardiac arrhythmias, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure, death. |  | | | | | • Lily of the Valley (Convalaria majalis)- Ataxia, vomiting, cardiac arrhythmias, death. |  | | | | | • Narcissus (Narcissus spp) Severe gastrointestinal disorders, convulsions, shivering, hypotension, dermatitis, muscular tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias. |  | | | | | • Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp)- Seeds may cause hallucination, may cause diarrhea. |  |
 | | Tulip, hyacinth and daffodil bulbs can damage a dog’s mouth and esophagus, leading to drooling, vomiting, severe diarrhea and even abnormal heart rhythms. Asiatic and Japanese lilies can cause severe kidney failure in cats. One or two leaves can kill them. Be sure to keep bulbs out of reach before planting and surround them with plenty of mulch; supervise your dog when they are outside as a precaution. The following is a list of common spring and summertime plants and the type of dangers they pose. |
 | | Spring brings ants in and around your home. Ant baits use peanut butter and end up luring dogs to nibble on them as well. The chemicals are not nearly as dangerous as the risk of gastrointestinal upset from swallowing the plastic. The misuse of flea and tick products is another major risk. Flea and tick medications only made for dogs can never be used on a cat because of different metabolisms unless otherwise stated. |
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