Plants are often chosen based on their beauty and garden performance, but pet owners should also add “poisonous to dogs” on their list of attributes to consider before heading to the garden center.
Many plants commonly found in backyards are toxic to our canine friends. Some may be mildly toxic while others may be dangerous enough to cause death.
These are just a few toxic plants. Be sure to research plants before purchasing, especially if your dog is known to graze in the garden.
Vegetables
Tomato plants contain solanine, which is harmful if eaten in large quantities. Solanine is concentrated in the green parts — the stems, leaves and in unripe green tomatoes. Observable signs of tomato poisoning include excessive drooling, diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite, loss of coordination, confusion and tremors or seizures.
Any vegetables in the onion family are toxic. Just as pet owners should not share the chives, garlic, leeks or onions found on their dinner table with their dogs, they should also keep dogs away from them in the garden. Symptoms to watch for if you suspect your dog ate too much of a member of the onion family is excessive drooling, diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, muscle weakness and pale gums.
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