Backyard Plants That Are Poisonous To Your Dog

Cutch, owner’s (mobile dog groomer) four legged friend, enjoying the sun

It’s that time of year that we can’t wait to get outside and start planting in our yard. I start in January and think how I want to landscape the backyard. But I also have to keep in mind my two dogs. Both of our dogs love to chow down on our ornamental grass. So if they like to eat the grass what plants could be toxic foliage to them.

You need to be the advocate for your four legged friend in researching what kinds of plants you can have in the backyard. Dogs are curious and could easily get into trouble in the backyard. Your four legged friend could eat something that can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, and even death.

Here is a short list of toxic plants:

• Aloe vera

• American holly

• Apricot trees

• Baby’s Breath

• Begonia

• Calla lily

• Chrysanthemum

• Cyclamen

• Daffodil

• Deadly nightshade

• Dieffenbachia

• Elephant ears

• Foxglove

• Gladiola

• Grapevines

• Hemlock

• Hyacinth

• Hydrangea

• Jessamines

• Larkspur

• Milkweed

• Mistletoe

• Morning glory

• Narcissus 

• Ragwort

• Rhubarb

• Tomato (unripe)

• Tulips

• Wild cherry

• Wisteria

You also have to remember about bringing plants into your house. If they are curious they might decide to ingest the baby’s breath in your floral arrangement. So set them up for success and make sure your floral arrangement is in a place they can’t get.

There is no surefire way to prevent all accidents and illnesses when it comes to our four legged friends and the troubles they can get into. This is why taking some precautionary measures and knowing what to do in an emergency is highly recommended for owners. By preparing yourself ahead of time, you will be more likely to remain cool, calm, and collected if an incident ever were to occur.

Keep poison control phone number on your phone 888-426-4435. Of course if it’s during working hours, call your vet or take them to your emergency vet office.