Jun 252 min read

Poisonous plants for pets

Summer time is a wonderful time of year that brings blooms of beautiful plants which we can all appreciate. however, there are some species that are harmful to our pets. These can include unripe fruits and vegetables such as onions and garlic.

Being able to identify dangerous plants and knowing the symptoms of plant poisoning is really important and can save your pets life!

Take a look at this handy guide from the pet charity PDSA.

Plants to avoid:

Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
Azalea/Rhododendron (Rhododendron species): Also present in autumn and winter.
Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster species): Also present in spring, autumn and winter.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
Geranium (Pelargonium species): Also present in spring.
Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum): Also present in spring and autumn.
Grape vines (Vitis vinifera): Grapes can be highly toxic to dogs. Also found in autumn.
Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica): Also present in spring, autumn and winter.
Holly (Ilex species): Also present in spring, autumn and winter
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum): Also present in spring, autumn and winter.
Hydrangea (Hydrangea species): Also present in spring and autumn.
Ivy (Hedera species): Also present in spring, autumn and winter.
Laburnum (Cytisus alpinus): Also present in spring and autumn.
Laurel (including Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) and other laurels): Also present in spring, autumn and winter.
Lilies (Lilium species)
Larkspur (Delphinium species)
Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)
Mistletoe (Viscum album): Also present in spring, autumn and winter.
Nightshade (Atropa belladonna, Solanum dulcamara and related species)
Oak (Quercus pedunculata): Also present in spring, autumn and winter.
Oleander (Nerium oleander): Also present in autumn.
Potato plant (Solanum tuberosum): The leaves on potatoes can be toxic. Raw, green or sprouting potatoes can also be harmful.
Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea): Also present in spring and autumn.
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia): Also present in spring, autumn and winter.
Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum): Rhubarb leaves are poisonous to dogs and cats, whether they are cooked or raw. Also present in spring.
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum): Leaves and unripe fruit on tomato plants are toxic to cats and dogs.
Yew (Taxus baccata and related species): Also present in spring, autumn and winter.