Summer is here, and time to take in the great outdoors. Whether in your own city or it’s neighborhood or enjoying a vacation away from home, there are plants and flowers that can cut the fun short. a general rule, most beautiful blooms have adverse effects in dogs. Issues range “As from gastrointestinal signs including vomiting and diarrhea, to neurologic and cardiac signs such as a stumbling, seizures and heart said GDA rhythm abnormalities,” and oleanders can cause heart Veterinarian Ainjil Bills. “For example, both azaleas failure. Here is a list of just some of the common flora and fauna that can lead to health problems in dogs. Many are common sense poison ivy and cactus but there are — — others that may come as a surprise such as hydrangea and agapanthus. Note that this is only a partial list that focuses on plants and flowers that have a summer season. is not a summer bloom, but due to its extreme toxicity it is important that “Sago palm dog owners are aware of the danger it poses. When ingested, this palm can cause severe liver damage, even liver said Bills. failure,” Always contact your vet if you think your dog has ingested or come in contact with the plants listed here or with something that you are unsure of. Your vet will be able to determine if the animal needs to be seen and treated or what kind of first aid should be administered. UPSET STOMACH Agapanthus all parts — Amaryllis bulb — Cala Lily all parts — Carnation all parts — Chrysanthemums - all Parts Gladiolas - leaves Hydrangea all parts — Morning Glory seeds and Leaves — Peony leaves, stems, roots — RASHES Cactus leaves and spines — Poison Ivy all parts — Poison Oak all parts — Primrose leaves — ORGAN DAMAGE Azalea all parts — flowers and stems Baby’s Breath —
Summer is here, and it’s time to take in the great outdoors. Whether in your own city or neighborhood or enjoying a vacation away from home, there are plants and flowers that can cut the fun short. “As a general rule, most beautiful blooms have adverse effects in dogs. Issues range from gastrointestinal signs including vomiting and diarrhea, to neurologic and cardiac signs such as a stumbling, seizures and heart rhythm abnormalities,” said GDA Veterinarian Ainjil Bills. “For example, both azaleas and oleanders can cause heart failure. Here is a list of just some of the common flora and fauna that can lead to health problems in dogs. Many are common sense — poison ivy and cactus — but there are others that may come as a surprise such as hydrangea and agapanthus. Note that this is only a partial list that focuses on plants and flowers that have a summer season. “Sago palm is not a summer bloom, but due to its extreme toxicity it is important that dog owners are aware of the danger it poses. When ingested, this palm can cause severe liver damage, even liver failure,” said Bills. Always contact your vet if you think your dog has ingested or come in contact with the plants listed here or with something that you are unsure of. Your vet will be able to determine if the animal needs to be seen and treated or what kind of first aid should be administered. UPSET STOMACH Agapanthus — all parts Amaryllis — bulb Cala Lily — all parts Carnation — all parts Chrysanthemums - all Parts Gladiolas - leaves Hydrangea — all parts Morning Glory — seeds and Leaves Peony — leaves, stems, roots RASHES Cactus — leaves and spines Poison Ivy — all parts Poison Oak — all parts Primrose — leaves ORGAN DAMAGE Azalea — all parts Baby’s Breath — flowers and stems
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