When we buy new plants for the house, it is common for us not to question whether or not they are dangerous for our dogs. Precisely because it is not a much debated subject, but it is extremely important to talk about it.
Know that it is normal for dogs to eat plants in certain situations. Especially if pets are puppies, who tend to gnaw roots, leaves and stems due to curiosity and teething.
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Other reasons also include stress and anxiety, which lead the pet to seek the plant as a way to vent, as well as gastric discomfort, or simply interest in new things in the house.
Whatever the reason, it is very important to know which plants are poisonous to our pets in order to guarantee their safety. So, check out the dangerous plants for dogs now.
What are the toxic plants for dogs?
Many cases of poisoning in animals are precisely caused by ornamental plants that are common in Brazilian homes. With that, check out the main toxic plants for animals below:
- With me-nobody-can (Dieffenbachia spp.)
- Adam's Rib (Delicious Monstera)
- Boa constrictor (Scindapsus aureus)
- Saint George's Sword (Sansevieria trifasciata)
- Parrot's beak (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
- Azalea (Rhododendron spp.)
- Philodendron (Philodendron)
- Fortune leaf (Kalanchoe spp.)
- Glass of milk (Zantedeschia aeothiopica)
- Cheflera (Schefflera arboricola)
- Primula or spring (Primula abconica)
In addition to these, there are those that, although they are not very often indoors, are quite common in the streets or gardens. Check it out now:
- Oleander (Nerium oleander)
- Cartucheira (Brugmansia suaveolens)
- Lily (Lilium spp. and Hemero-callis spp.)
- Palma de Ramos (Cycas revoluta)
- Allamanda (Allamanda carthatica)
- Hydrangea (Hydrangeia macrophylla)
- Christ's Crown (Euphorbia milii)
- Castor bean (Ricinus communis)
- Camara (Lantana camara)
Therefore, it is important to pay attention when walking your dog or letting it loose in gardens, the ingestion of these plants for your furry can be very dangerous, as well as his contact with some venomous insects, such as bees.
symptoms of intoxication
Symptoms of poisonous plant ingestion may vary depending on the intensity and type of plant ingested. However, these symptoms of intoxication can usually be noticed in 5 parts of the body:
- Digestive system: sialorrhea (excessive production of saliva), nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort and diarrhea.
- Nervous system: tremors, convulsions and ataxia (loss of coordination).
- Oral cavity: local irritation (tongue, mouth and throat).
- Cardiorespiratory system: arrhythmia, tachypnea and dyspnea.
- Liver System: jaundice, coagulopathy and encephalopathy.
In addition, other common symptoms can also be irritation and dryness of the skin, weakness, dehydration and hyperthermia.
Therefore, when noticing that your dog has eaten a toxic plant, immediately seek a veterinary doctor, regardless of the severity of the symptoms.
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