As the holidays quickly approach, so does the likelihood pets will be exposed to certain toxins. Many of these are plants, particularly poinsettias, holly, mistletoe, and lilies. Here are some quick facts about these plants. Poinsettias (Euphorbia spp): contain chemicals called diterpenoid euphorbol esters and saponin-like detergents. Although considered poisonous, only mild clinical signs occur….
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Our pets are very curious creatures and love to put things in their mouths that they’re not supposed to, this includes plants of all sorts. Most plants may cause mild gastrointestinal signs, but some can cause serious health issues in dogs and cats. It is important to be able to identify the plant that our…
New Interactive Tool Allows Pet Lovers to Research Potential Dangers in Their Area The toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline® analyzed five years (2017-2022) of proprietary call data and have developed Toxin Trends, a new online tool designed to help consumers and veterinary professionals research dangerous and potentially poisonous plants in their local area….
Grow your knowledge and learn about the dangers of plants that could be in and around your home! Below is the top 11 poisonous plants Pet Poison Helpline® receives calls on. Keep in mind that eating anything outside of the regular diet can cause stomach upset and diarrhea – this includes any plant. Lilium species…
Ingestion of Jade plant may lead to mild gastrointestinal distress. Less often reported signs include lethargy and stumbling gait. These clinical signs are usually mild and self-resolving. Veterinary care is generally not indicated following exposure to Jade plant, but should be sought if signs are persistent. Common signs to watch for: Vomiting Anorexia Lethargy Stumbling…
Those with a nurturing spirit might want to raise plants as well as four-legged creatures. To encourage a safe compromise, we made a list of a few plants that should be safe to keep in the same home as pets. Keep in mind that eating anything outside of the regular diet can cause stomach upset…
Tabatha Regehr, DVM Associate Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology Pet Poison Helpline® At Pet Poison Helpline® we commonly receive calls from concerned pet owners after their pet has chewed on or eaten a plant from a floral arrangement or home yard. The summer brings beautiful blooms to our yards, but some plants are safer than others. Lilies,…
Renee DiPietro, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet owners worry about keeping houseplants in their homes due to the toxic potential of many plant species. As animal lovers many of us are drawn to the natural world and to plant life specifically for the many benefits to our home environment that plants can provide. The presence…
Which ones aren’t what they’re “hyped” up to be? Part One By Candi Amundson, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist There are thousands of plants all around the world and many are well known to be safe for consumption and on the other side of the coin there are others that are deadly poisonous. Calls to Pet…
By Charlotte Flint, DVM Staff Veterinarian at Pet Poison Helpline® Christmas is a busy time of year for us at Pet Poison Helpline®! Of course, we receive many calls about pets eating chocolate and other treats, but we also answer many questions about the toxicity of the festive plants used to decorate the home and…
