http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/poisonous_plants.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/poisonous_plants.rss Comprehensive List of Poisonous Plants for Cats and Dogs. Mon, 13 Feb 12 04:34:24 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=POINSETTIA_72337 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss1 Wed, 25 Jan 12 15:26:39 -0600 Tina from Champlain, Ny writes: "Good afternoon! I just wanted to find out if the Poinsettia is really poisonous to animals. According to the paperwork that has come with our plants, it says that even though the plant can make them sick, they are not poisonous. However, your site says the opposite. Please advise. Thank you " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=GF_64709 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss2 Fri, 07 Oct 11 15:52:56 -0500 Mary from Albany, Ny Usa writes: "Are pussy willows poisonous to cats? Mine likes to pick them off, with his teeth, and bat them around the floor of the apartment. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=TRUMPET_62437 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss3 Thu, 01 Sep 11 22:15:16 -0500 Dot from Rosedale, Ms writes: "I have never seen the trumpet vine listed as a poisonous plant. My 9 week old pup ate leaves and chewed on a stem of this plant while in the playyard and may not live. She salivated extremely and is hypersensitive. She also had a seizure, maybe more, since I immediately got her to the vet. What does one do for this plant poisoning? She has been given a steriod shot and benadryl shot upon arrival, and when seizured, was given valium. Also, fluids have been given. What else can be done? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=POISONIVY_57980 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss4 Sat, 18 Jun 11 10:49:21 -0500 [WARNING!] Melanyh from Houston, Tx, Us writes: "We have poison ivy in our backyard, which my husband & I know to avoid. We have both had poison ivy more times than I'd like to mention. This summer, our 2 yr old Bull Terrier began getting red spots under her fur and on her stomach. She was itching and nibbling at her skin constantly. She is already treated with an internal & external flea medication, so we couldn't figure out what it was. She was completely miserable - always scratching, itching, and biting herself. She was even losing hair in those itchy areas. I tried a variety of pet products for skin issues, but nothing was working. One day I was bathing her & I noticed that I had a small patch of poison ivy on my arm. Then it hit me - - she had poison ivy. We have always been told that dogs cannot get poison ivy, but I decided to do a little more research. Almost every site out there will tell you that dogs cannot get it; therefore, there are no remedies for it. I finally found one site that said, "yes, dogs can get poison ivy if the oils get past the fur. " This is why she had most of it on her stomach, where there is little hair. When she scratched, it moved the oils to other parts of her body. My husband & I swear by Burt's Bees Poison Ivy soap(you can find it at WFM). I immediately washed her with this soap, and you can tell she felt better. I washed the affected areas once or twice a day, and her poison ivy went away. Now, it has recently come back because we still have poison ivy in our yard, but now I can nip it in the bud before it gets bad. YES, your dog CAN get poison ivy! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=CROTON-PLANT_46409 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss5 Sat, 18 Sep 10 15:39:11 -0500 [QUESTION] Annette from Nashville, Tennessee writes: "We were given a Croton Plant and we have 2 cats. We want to make sure they are not dangerous if our cats decide to chew on the leaves." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=BUTTERCUP_32009 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss6 Fri, 11 Sep 09 00:00:00 -0500 [QUESTION] Marcia from USA writes: "Buttercup - poisonous to dogs? Formerly my Border terrier was grass grazer, but lately she has turned to buttercup leaves. Of course, I stop her. However, is there something missing in her diet that makes her look for this plant?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=AUTUMNCROCUS_28136 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss7 Wed, 10 Jun 09 11:11:11 -0500 Shannon C. from Phoenix, AZ writes: "I think it is important to note that Automn Crocus is not an actual "crocus" which is confusing because some crocus bulbs due come up in the fall. here is the wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colchicum_autumnale which includes a photo for distinction. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=HONEYSUCKLE_27747 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss8 Wed, 03 Jun 09 00:00:00 -0500 [QUESTION] Paul from Ridgewood, New Jersey writes: "Is honeysuckle poisonous to cats? My wife recently brought in cuttings from a Yellow Honeysuckle (Lonicera Flava) and a Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica). I noticed one of our cats eating the leaves. Can this make him sick?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=LANTANA_27205 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss9 Sun, 24 May 09 00:00:00 -0500 [QUESTION] Christina from Columbia, SC writes: "Hi, I have a lantana bush in my backyard. My dog eats the leaves and then throws up, I noticed that you all say they are poisonous. Is she just eating them to make herself throw up? Also, my backyard is filled with azaleas, wisteria, wild black cherry, and a huge yew tree. Should I worry about these plants around my dog...she never eats those but the lantana and she also eats camelia flowers...when she eats the lantana she vomits then she's ok. What should I do?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=IVY_25398 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss10 Thu, 16 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500 [QUESTION] Kathy Novak from writes: "I have a planter that has Ivy in it. I called the flower company that sent it and asked what kind of ivy it is. The reason being I have four cats in my house and I know that some ivys are poisonous. After searching on line I think I have it narrowed down to an ivy called Hedera a. Gloire de Marengo. I can't find any information on whether or not this is toxic to cats. I have it up high now so they can't get at it. But eventually I will need to put the plant where it can get sun. Thanks so much!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=NIP_19396 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss11 Mon, 01 Dec 08 00:00:00 -0600 Norma Gutierrez from Camden, New Jersey writes: "please tell us if the norfolk island plants are poisonous for cats? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=RF_17967 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss12 Mon, 20 Oct 08 00:00:00 -0500 Kathy from Bay City, MI writes: "Poison plants for dogs: I do not know the proper name for umbrella plant but my puppy is eating the leaves; will she get sick? It is a very large house plant. Thanks." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=RF_16228 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss13 Sat, 30 Aug 08 00:00:00 -0500 [WARNING!] Jeffery from Austin, Texas writes: "Please use botanical names for plants, as well as the very changeable common names. Is your "Bird of Paradise" a Ceasalpinia or a Strelitzia for example. As a Landscape Designer this is invaluable information. Mistaken common names could be deadly! Thank You for your consideration." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=DG_14692 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss14 Mon, 07 Jul 08 00:00:00 -0500 [WARNING!] Debra from Union, NE writes: "Poisonous Plants to Dogs: Since ponds have become so popular, I'm trying to find a list of decorative grasses that can be used around dogs. My neighbor's 2 bichon puppies became very ill from chewing on one of the following plants: Feather Reed, Miscanthus, Blue Oat, Big Twister, Bee Balm, & Japanese Blood Grass. I've been trying to get info on these plants & have become frustrated trying to find a straight forward simple answer. And for any plant nurseries out there - you should have a list available to all of your customers & ask if they have pets BEFORE you recommend plants. Thanks for any information you can share with me." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=REMEDIESTOCUREPOISONING_11923 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss15 Sun, 27 Jan 08 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Wayne from palm springs, california writes: "Hydrogen peroxide. For a dog that has ingested a poisonous substance where vomiting will be the solution to expel the toxin, put 1 tsp\' [3%] HP in the mouth. Take the dog OUTSIDE and throw a pinch of salt in its mouth. The entire contents of the stomach will be immediately expelled." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=REMEDIESTOCUREPOISONING_11924 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss16 Wed, 13 Jun 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Angela from Leitchfeld, kentucky writes: "re: curing poisioning and stomach toxins: I had a full size male doberman pinscher, was poisoned with antifreeze. Tried to take him to the vet, and would not take him said there was nothing they could do. Well being he was my baby i didn\'t give up. Someone told me to cook bacon, take the grease, a raw egg, and a lemon lime soda, mix it together and force him to eat it, granted he threw up alot, it was bright neon green, but i kept feeding it to him until it was no longer green, then feed him pedialight for dehydration, he lived and is fine today, it seems to force any toxin that is in their system out." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=RF_11919 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss17 Mon, 21 May 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Sherri from Mohave Valley, Arizona writes: "Please add to your list of poisonous plants the following: Ferns, Asparagus Fern, Austalia Nut, Emerald Feather (aka Emerald Fern), Lace Fern, Plumosa Fern. I am a veterinary technician in Mohave Valley, Arizona. We recently had a 4 month old puppy in that had ingested Asparagus Fern from the family indoor garden. This puppy became quite ill. These are listed as toxic plants at: housepetmagazine.com/poisonous_plants_dogs.htm. This puppy was presented to us with vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. a blood chemistry profile indicated an elevated ALT. The puppy is still recovering. It is still unknown if there will be lasting damage to the liver. Sincerely" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=MINIATUREROSES_11920 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss18 Tue, 24 Apr 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Tracey from Houston, Texas writes: "To Cat Lovers, Our newly kitten ate rose petals from my potted miniature rose bush and started coughing up blood non stop. We rushed him to the emergency room and the doctor stated the petals were eating away his stomach lining. Luckily, they pumped his stomach and were able to treat him back to health. My cat spent 48 hours in the hospital w/ an iv and $1200 later was able to come home. I do not see roses listed on any site as poisonous. They are highly toxic. Please add roses to your list so more cat lovers will know. Thanks!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=TEATREEOIL_11921 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss19 Sat, 31 Mar 07 00:00:00 -0500 [WARNING!] Christine from Cairo, Egypt writes: "Ditto the comment on tea tree oil for dogs. In frustration I used a direct tea tree oil on my pyrenees for fleas. It actually paralyzed his motor functions. I thought he might die before I got him to the vet." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/poisonous_plants.html&name=TEATREEOIL_11922 /Pets/poisonous_plants.rss20 Tue, 08 Aug 06 00:00:00 -0500 [WARNING!] S from Wichita, KS writes: "RE: Tea tree oil Tea tree oil is toxic to cats! Cats have died just from being bathed with it."