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With spring in full swing and homeowners preparing to inject some life into their gardens, it’s important to consider what plants and flowers you’re growing if you have cats, dogs, rabbits or guinea pigs.
While a beautiful garden is beautiful to look at, a pet The freedom to roam, rest and play safely may be compromised if a particular species is flourishing.
Some plant species can be dangerous to pets and can cause serious illness. In severe cases, kidney failure and even death can occur if pets consume them or come into contact with them.
Before making new purchases, it’s worth doing some research on the plants you want to grow, and even then it’s important to continue keeping an eye on your pets.
Experts in The gardener’s world We have highlighted some of the common flora and fauna that can cause a variety of harmful symptoms to your four-legged friends.
Find out which plants can be dangerous for pets in FEMAIL’s guide below:
While a beautiful garden is beautiful to look at, a pet’s freedom to roam, rest and play safely may be compromised if a particular species is in bloom.
Aconite
Aconite (or aconitum napellus) is a beautiful species that grows in shades of violet-blue, but all raw plant parts of aconite are extremely poisonous to animals.
Symptoms of poisoning include: nausea, vomiting, seizures, skin irritation and increased heart rate. It can also be fatal.
The plant is dangerous for cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs.
Aconite (Aconitum napellus) is a beautiful species that grows in shades of violet-blue, but all raw plant parts of aconite are extremely poisonous.
Lily of the valley
Lily of the valley (convallaria majalis) is a woodland flowering plant with sweetly scented, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom in spring, and all parts have moderate to severe toxicity.
Symptoms of poisoning include: upset stomach, nausea and vomiting.
They pose a risk especially to dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs.
Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is a woodland plant with sweetly scented, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom in spring, and all parts have moderate to severe toxicity.
lilies
Lilies are often distinguished by their large, clustered, prominent flowers and leafy stems, but all parts of the plant have moderate to severe toxicity, especially to cats.
Symptoms of poisoning include: drooling, vomiting, abdominal pain, drop in blood pressure, breathing problems and kidney damage.
Although they pose a greater risk to felines, lilies can also be harmful to dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits.
Lilies are often distinguished by their large, clustered, prominent flowers and leafy stems, but all parts of the plant have moderate to severe toxicity, especially to cats.
Ivy
Hedera, commonly called ivy, is a species of evergreen climbing or climbing woody plant, meaning the foliage can be particularly toxic to pets at any time of year.
Symptoms of poisoning include: Severe stomach upset and can be fatal in more severe cases.
The plant is dangerous for dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs.
Hedera, commonly called ivy, is a species of evergreen climbing or climbing woody plant, meaning its foliage can be particularly toxic to pets at any time of year.
Foxgloves
Foxglove, or foxglove, can grow up to two meters tall and produces a spike of purple-pink flowers between June and September, and all parts are toxic to pets.
Symptoms of poisoning include: nausea, vomiting, heart problems, kidney damage and can be fatal.
Dogs, cats, guinea pigs and rabbits avoid contact with these plants.
Foxglove, or foxglove, can grow up to two meters tall and produces a spike of purple-pink flowers between June and September, and all parts are toxic to pets.
Daphne
Daphne odora is a species of evergreen shrubs with pale pink, four-lobed, usually fragrant flowers, often followed by colorful berries.
Although all parts can be poisonous to pets, the berries are particularly toxic to dogs and cats.
Symptoms of poisoning include: upset stomach, kidney damage and dermatitis.
Daphne odora is a species of evergreen shrubs with pale pink, four-lobed, usually fragrant flowers, often followed by colorful but poisonous berries.
castor
The castor bean plant (ricinus communis), is an erect, branching shrub that reaches 1.5 meters when grown as an annual, with five to twelve-lobed shiny green, red or bronze leaves.
According Wisconsin Horticulturethe toxin in castor beans is one of the deadliest natural poisons: it is estimated to be 6,000 times more poisonous than cyanide.
Symptoms of poisoning include: burning in the mouth, kidney failure, diarrhea, seizures and can be fatal.
The plant represents a danger to dogs, cats, guinea pigs and rabbits.
Castor oil plants (Ricinus communis) are an erect, branching shrub with five- to twelve-lobed shiny green, red, or bronze leaves, but it is one of nature’s deadliest poisons.
wisteria
Wisterias are stunning purple-hued plants that are extremely vigorous climbers and can live a long time.
Wisteria seeds and pods are parts that can be particularly poisonous to dogs, cats, guinea pigs and rabbits.
Symptoms of poisoning include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, dehydration and collapse.
Wisterias are stunning purple-hued plants that are extremely vigorous climbers and can live a long time, but the seeds and pods can be poisonous to pets.
Light bulbs
All parts of plants grown from bulbs can be toxic if ingested by pets, including: daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops, crocuses, amaryllises, gladioli, alliums, and lilies.
Symptoms of poisoning include respiratory illness and kidney failure, and some can be fatal.
Dogs, cats, guinea pigs and rabbits should avoid bulbs at all costs.
All parts of plants grown from bulbs can be toxic if ingested by pets, including: daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops, crocuses, amaryllises, gladiolas, alliums, and lilies.
If you have concerns about anything in your garden and how your pet may react, or if you suspect that your pet may be suffering from the above symptoms, do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian.
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