Over the last several weeks, I have spent most weekends and many evenings in the yard with my dogs putting in new flower beds. I always appreciate the fresh air and canine companionship but, unfortunately, a lot of plants commonly planted in gardens are hazardous to dogs. Here\u2019s how to create a pet-safe garden.<\/p>\n
These plants are dog safe\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
If you are planning on planting a garden, keep the safety\u00a0of your dog in mind when selecting plants. Figuring out what plants are dog safe can be tricky<\/p>\n
According to Dr. Nancy Vail, Medical Director of\u00a0NorthStar Vets<\/a> Veterinary Emergency Trauma & Specialty Center\u2019s Maple Shade Hospital, even if there are fruits or vegetables that are safe to share with our dogs, the plants themselves \u2014 specifically the seeds, leaves and stems \u2014\u00a0 can be toxic.<\/p>\n She suggests a few dog-safe plants, such as most species of squash, Baby\u2019s Breath, Bamboo, African Daisy and African violets.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for additional dog-safe plants to add to your garden, the fastest way to check if a plant is safe is the ASPCA Poison Control\u2019s online resources about toxic plants<\/a>.\u00a0 I keep this bookmarked on my phone to check when I\u2019m at a garden center.<\/p>\n Toxic plants can make dogs sick or even result in death. \u201cThe toxicosis that results from the exposure to a particular plant can be variable from mild nausea to skin irritation, depression, heart problems, trouble breathing, seizures or death,\u201d says Dr. Vail.<\/p>\n Dr. Vail suggests keeping a log of the plants and products used in your garden in case your dog becomes ill and is suspected of having ingested something he shouldn\u2019t have.<\/p>\n Here are a few common plants Dr. Vail says gardeners with dogs should avoid:<\/p>\n If your dog consumes any plants in your yard that are toxic, call your vet or closet emergency veterinary hospital immediately and follow their instructions.<\/p>\n It isn\u2019t just plants that can hurt our dogs in the garden. Dr. Vail says that mulch and fertilizer can both be harmful to your dog. Similarly, pesticides designed to remove insects from the garden can cause your dog to become ill and should be limited or used with caution.<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>Are There Plants in Your Garden That Could Poison Your Pooch?\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n ArtistGNDphotography\/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Although there are a number of plant-based risks involving your dog in gardening, it can be done safely. Build garden beds in areas of your yard that your dog doesn\u2019t have unsupervised access to and keep your dog leashed while you garden. Have treats and bring a toy or chew for your dog to enjoy while you tend your plants. It\u2019s also a great opportunity to teach or practice your dog\u2019s \u201cLeave it,\u201d skills and always prevent your dog from chewing or eating any of your plants, mulch or plant clippings. With supervision and proper planning your dog can safely accompany you into the garden.<\/p>\n Read Next: <\/b>Teaching Your Dog to Leave It\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Top photograph: ArtistGNDphotography<\/a>\u00a0\/ Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The post Gardening With Dogs: Tips for Creating a Pet-Safe Garden<\/a> by Sassafras Lowrey<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n The post Gardening With Dogs: Tips for Creating a Pet-Safe Garden<\/a> by Sassafras Lowrey<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n Over the last several weeks, I have spent most weekends and many evenings in the yard with my dogs putting in new flower beds. I always appreciate the fresh air and canine companionship but, unfortunately, a lot of plants commonly planted in gardens are hazardous to dogs. Here\u2019s how to create a pet-safe garden.<\/p>\n If you are planning on planting a garden, keep the safety\u00a0of your dog in mind when selecting plants. Figuring out what plants are dog safe can be tricky<\/p>\n According to Dr. Nancy Vail, Medical Director of\u00a0NorthStar Vets<\/a> Veterinary Emergency Trauma & Specialty Center\u2019s Maple Shade Hospital, even if there are fruits or vegetables that are safe to share with our dogs, the plants themselves \u2014 specifically the seeds, leaves and stems \u2014\u00a0 can be toxic.<\/p>\n She suggests a few dog-safe plants, such as most species of squash, Baby\u2019s Breath, Bamboo, African Daisy and African violets.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for additional dog-safe plants to add to your garden, the fastest way to check if a plant is safe is the ASPCA Poison Control\u2019s online resources about toxic plants<\/a>.\u00a0 I keep this bookmarked on my phone to check when I\u2019m at a garden center.<\/p>\n Toxic plants can make dogs sick or even result in death. \u201cThe toxicosis that results from the exposure to a particular plant can be variable from mild nausea to skin irritation, depression, heart problems, trouble breathing, seizures or death,\u201d says Dr. Vail.<\/p>\n Dr. Vail suggests keeping a log of the plants and products used in your garden in case your dog becomes ill and is suspected of having ingested something he shouldn\u2019t have.<\/p>\n Here are a few common plants Dr. Vail says gardeners with dogs should avoid:<\/p>\n If your dog consumes any plants in your yard that are toxic, call your vet or closet emergency veterinary hospital immediately and follow their instructions.<\/p>\n It isn\u2019t just plants that can hurt our dogs in the garden. Dr. Vail says that mulch and fertilizer can both be harmful to your dog. Similarly, pesticides designed to remove insects from the garden can cause your dog to become ill and should be limited or used with caution.<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>Are There Plants in Your Garden That Could Poison Your Pooch?\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n ArtistGNDphotography\/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Although there are a number of plant-based risks involving your dog in gardening, it can be done safely. Build garden beds in areas of your yard that your dog doesn\u2019t have unsupervised access to and keep your dog leashed while you garden. Have treats and bring a toy or chew for your dog to enjoy while you tend your plants. It\u2019s also a great opportunity to teach or practice your dog\u2019s \u201cLeave it,\u201d skills and always prevent your dog from chewing or eating any of your plants, mulch or plant clippings. With supervision and proper planning your dog can safely accompany you into the garden.<\/p>\n Read Next: <\/b>Teaching Your Dog to Leave It\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Top photograph: ArtistGNDphotography<\/a>\u00a0\/ Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The post Gardening With Dogs: Tips for Creating a Pet-Safe Garden<\/a> by Sassafras Lowrey<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nThese are some of toxic plants you\u2019ll need to avoid<\/b><\/h2>\n
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