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-

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

www.k-state.edu/herbarium/

www.library.uiuc.edu/vex/toxic/comlist.htm

http://southcampu.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants//report/search.cfm

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

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