Oleander
The delightful outdoor plant that comes in various colors is often a preference for homeowners living in warmer climates. However, all parts of this lovely plant can be surprisingly poisonous for pets and humans. Even when if ingested in a small amount, the oleander plant can be poisonous for your furry friend.
The flowers of oleander contain chemicals such as glycosides which can cause a variety of symptoms among pets, including nausea and vomiting to lethargy and depression. Moreover, it can also affect the heartbeat of your four-legged friend and, in some cases, can cause a slow heart rate or an irregular heartbeat. And while it is extremely rare, ingestion of oleander can also lead to death. Furthermore, parts of the oleander plant, including the leaves and stems, can be poisonous for humans we well.
Again nature has made this plant repellant to pets; however, as a pet parent you need to be vigilant and cautious. Only grow this plant in your yard if you are 100% sure that your pets and other members of your household will stay away from it.
Tomatoes
As surprising as it may sound, tomato plants can be poisonous for your pets. The entire plant, including the stems, leaves, and unripe fruits, contain chemicals that can be dangerous for your pets. However, the ripe tomato fruit is safe for consumption. While a small amount of plant, when eaten, does not cause severe symptoms, it can cause intoxication when consumed in larger quantities.
Common symptoms resulting from tomato plant intoxication include difficulty in breathing, stomach ache, drowsiness, and a slow heart rate. Fortunately, the symptoms do not last long and usually subside without medical intervention. Moreover, poisoning by a tomato plant is typically not fatal for pets.
Potato
Just like tomatoes, the potato plant can be highly poisonous for pets, especially dogs. All parts of the potato plant, including the raw potato, potato skin, and the potato plant leaves, can be toxic when consumed by pets.
The plant contains solanine, a chemical that is poisonous for dogs. The chemical is present in both raw and cooked potatoes. Solanine poisoning can lead to heart problems, difficulty in breathing, gastrointestinal problems in dogs. Thus, we must make sure that your canine stays away from potato plants. Moreover, make sure that you don’t add potato, which may be your dietary staple, to your dog’s diet.
Several other plants can be surprisingly poisonous to your pets, including amaryllis, cyclamen, larkspur, morning glory, daylily, and many more. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has compiled a list of plants that can be poisonous to pets, and you must know about the potentially poisonous plants that you may be growing in your yard. While it might come as a surprise that popular plants such as aloe vera, potato, and others can be toxic for your pets, only if you have the knowledge can you select plants that won’t harm your beloved furry friend.
