1. Chrysanthemums--these are small bushy plants with pom-pom blooms in every color (except blue). The leaves are poisonous.
2. Hydrangea--These may cause cyanide poisoning.
3. Morning Glory, Periwinkle, Jimsonweed--These beautiful flowers can cause depression and odd behavior.
4. Azaleas--They are best known for their lovely floral exhibitions in the spring. These poisonous plants have caused canine and feline fatalities because there is no exact antidote to their toxins.
5. Holly--These are often found in hedges--has shiny, prickly leaves that can be used in Christmas wreaths. The red berries are poisonous.
6. Privet--This is a common hedge plant that produces white flowers sometimes followed by berries. Every part of this shrub are poisonous.
7. Oleander--This is probably the most famous of all poisonous plants. Humans have died from using oleander stems to roast hot dogs.
8. Lily of the Valley, Foxglove, Larkspur, Yews--Like oleander, these plants contain poisons that affect the cardiovascular system.
9. Elderberry--A coarse shrub about 6 to 9 feet high, which has brown stems that are white inside. A cyanide-producing glycoside is found in this common weed.
10. Toadstools, Mushrooms--Toadstools and certain mushrooms can be fatal. No specific antidote is known for the toxins they can contain. 11. Chinaberry Tree--A small tree with fern-like leaves. All parts of this tree are poisonous, but the fallen berries are most often the cause of fatalities.
You should be aware of some of the classic signs of poisoning:
vomiting--diarrhea--weakness--difficulty breathing.
For more information on this topic go to Cornell University. The Cornell site has quite alot of interesting information regarding animals.
If you think your pet has eaten a poisonous plant, call your veterinarian immediately!! When you take a poisoned pet to the vet, bring with you a sample of the vomit, any stools your pet has passed, and a large sample of the plant you think your pet may have eaten. Immediate action on your part plus the knowledge of poisonous plants may save the life of your cherished pet.
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