Toxic Plants
Dr. Christina Frick
Frick Veterinary Services
620-285-5267

More Common poisonous plants to animals:
You do not need to dispose of these plants just keep them away from pets.
This is just a partial list. There are many more than the common ones we cover.

Cardiovascular Toxins:
  • Avocado
  • Azalea
  • Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
  • Castor Bean
  • Lilly of the Valley
  • Mistletoe
  • Oleander
  • Yew
Gastrointestinal Toxins:
  • Amaryllis Bulb (Naked Lady)
  • Azalea
  • Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
  • Caffeine
  • Castor Bean
  • Chocolate
  • Chrysanthemum
  • Clematis
  • Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia)
  • Garlic
  • Holly Berries
  • Lily
  • Marijuana (Cannabis)
  • Narcissus (Daffodil)
  • Onions
  • Potato (leaves and stems)
  • Pothos
  • Tomatoes (leaves and stems)
Respiratory Toxins:
  • Almonds
  • Apricots
  • Cherries
  • Dumb Cane
  • Elderberry
  • Hydrangea
  • Peaches
Neurological Toxins:
  • Alcohol
  • Amaryllis Bulb
  • Azalea
  • Bracken Fern
  • Caffeine
  • Castor Bean
  • Chocolate
  • Choke Cherry
  • Chrysanthemum
  • Delphinium, Larkspur
  • Marijuana
  • Mistletoe berries
  • Morning Glory
  • Poinsettia
  • Potato
  • Tomatoes
Kidney/ Organ Failure Toxins:
  • Calla Lilly
  • Jack in the Pulpit
  • Lantana
  • Oak
  • Philodendron
  • Rhubarb Leaves
  • Schefflera
  • Shamrock
**Many of these websites have search engines to look up specific plants in your yard. There are pictures, clinical signs and species affected.

Websites-
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/
(used in presentation)
http://www.k-state.edu/depts./dmp/services/toxicology/ppk.htm
http://129.130.129.184/ks_poison/default.aspx
http://www.k-state.edu/herbarium/
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/vex/toxic/comlist.htm
http://southcampu.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants//report/search.cfm
http://www.vet.purdue.edu/toxic/byanim.htm
(used in presentation)

I also have handout from Merck Veterinary Manual. It list plants by name, common name, signs, animals affected, and treatment.

If you suspect your animal may have ingested any potential toxic plant or substance, has clinical signs/ symptoms, please contact Dr. Christina Frick with Frick Vet Services immediately. Take a sample of the suspected toxin, plant, packaging with you to the vet. The sooner we start treatment the better survival rate we have.