Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Also, sometimes beauty doesn’t belong in the mouth of the beholder, especially when the beholder is a dog.

Some plants are poisonous to pets if indigested. The following are some of the beautiful plants that can be fatal to pets:

• Autumn Crocus – Severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver and kidney damage, and shock
• Azalea – Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, and coma and death
• Sago Palm – Vomiting, bloody stools, damage to the stomach lining, severe liver failure, and death
• Oleander – Severe vomiting, abnormal heart rate, death, shock, and weakness
• Kalanchoe – Vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmias, and neurologic signs
• Hyacinth/Tulip Bulbs – Severe vomiting, diarrhea, and drooling
• Cyclamen – Severe vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, and heart arrhythmias
• Lily – Highly toxic to cats (even though I don’t like cats, I don’t want any harm to come to them), severe kidney failure
• Daffodil Bulbs – Severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rate, changes in respiration

Also, baits and fertilizers such as pest baits, blood meal, bone meal, insecticides and fertilizers are harmful to pets.

If you suspect that your dog or pet has ingested any of these plants, call the Pet Poison Helpline immediately at 800-213-6680 (a fee is associated with call).

Keep us pets healthy and happy while we play outside!