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COMMON HOUSEHOLD AND GARDEN PLANTS CAN BE POISONOUS TO CATS AND DOGS 10:41, 29 May 2025 Ordinary plants, seeds and flowers can cause serious harm to your pets or warrant urgent veterinary

care. Certain plants can cause discomfort to stomachs while others are highly poisonous and can be deadly. Daffodils, tulips and wisteria may enhance the aesthetics of your garden but they

should be kept well away from dogs. Fruit seeds such as those from apricots, cherries and plums should also be cultivated out of their reach. A significant number of indoor and outdoor

plants are toxic to pets. If your pet ingests any of these, seek immediate veterinary assistance. 28 PLANTS THAT CAN BE FATAL OR DANGEROUS TO YOUR PET * Aconitum * Amaryllis bulbs *

Asparagus fern * Azalea * Bluebells * Cyclamen * Daffodil bulbs * Day lilies * Delphiniums * Dog's Mercury (Mercurialis perennis) * Foxgloves * Hemlock * Hyacinth * Hydrangea * Ivy *

Laburnum * Lily of the valley * Lupins * Morning glory * Nightshade * Oleander * Rhododendron * Rhubarb leaves * Sweet pea * Tulip bulbs * Umbrella plant * Wisteria * Yew Poisoning from

spring bulbs - daffodils, tulips, spring crocuses and bluebells - are most likely when the flower begins to bloom or when they are planted. Article continues below Acorns can cause bloody

vomiting and diarrhoea, while regular consumption can lead to kidney or liver problems. Horse chestnuts could also make your dog sick or have an upset stomach. Some plants that can upset

your dog's stomach include holly, ivy and mistletoe. Although they are considered low toxicity, they can still cause irritation trough their shape and texture. Seeds and stones of

apricots, nectarines, damsons, cherries, plumbs, peaches and cherry laurel can cause toxic effects. The stones of these fruits contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can be broken down by

enzymes to produce hydrogen cyanide. Effects may appear very quickly, or may be delayed and can include frothing at the mouth, large pupils, breathing difficulties and sudden death. Article

continues below If you think that your dog may have eaten, touched or inhaled something that it shouldn't have, speak to your vet straight away.