Flowers brighten our homes on dark days. They make for gorgeous Valentine\u2019s Day gifts and centerpieces. Outside, they boost our curb appeal and beautify our yards.<\/p>\n
Related: <\/strong>Gardening With Dogs: Tips for Creating a Pet-Safe Garden<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n But as pretty as they are to look at and smell, some flowers are poisonous to dogs. That\u2019s the bad news. But there are a couple of pieces of good news. First, roses aren\u2019t in the dog house.<\/p>\n \u201cThey are not toxic,\u201d says Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Chief Medical Officer<\/a> Dr. Lisette Lewis, DVM.<\/p>\n You also don\u2019t have to swear off plants that are toxic to dogs altogether. You\u2019ll just want to keep them out of your pup\u2019s reach. To help you protect your furry friend, Dr. Lewis shared which flowers are harmful to dogs.<\/p>\n Every year around the holidays, we get warnings about these festive flowers. But Dr. Lewissays these warnings are a bit overstated. \u201cThey are not going to die from eating a poinsettia,\u201d she shares. That said, you still don\u2019t want your dog to eat one. \u201cIt\u2019s an irritant to the mouth and stomach,\u201d Dr. Lewis says. Symptoms include vomiting.<\/p>\n These pretty blooms make pretty additions to bouquets and outdoor gardens, but tulips are toxic to dogs. The entire plant is poisonous, but parents of dogs who like to dig should be extra careful. \u201cThe highest toxicity is in the bulb,\u201d Dr. Lewissays. \u201cA dog may get at that if they are digging down into the plant.\u201d You can mitigate this risk indoors by putting the tulip in a vase without the bulb and outdoors by telling your pup to \u201cleave it\u201d<\/a> on a walk. If you have tulips in the backyard, consider putting a fence around them. Symptoms, including diarrhea, lethargy and vomiting, present within 12 hours.<\/p>\n \u201cFlower child\u201d types love putting daisies in their hair and crowns. They\u2019re also common in bouquets and gardens. But keep Fido away. \u201cLeft untreated, [eating daisies] can certainly be fatal in high quantities,\u201d Dr. Lewis says. Diarrhea, vomiting, muscle convulsions and drooling are common symptoms, and they usually start within one to six hours.<\/p>\n These big spring blooms are often hailed as the gold standard of wedding flowers. Gorgeous as peonies may be, they are toxic to dogs. Like other flowers, peonies can cause diarrhea, lethargy and vomiting in dogs.<\/p>\n Here’s what to do if your dog ate a flower. Photo: mb-fotos\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Even if a plant isn\u2019t on this list, it\u2019s best to check with your vet if you\u2019re concerned. Have any information, such as tags from a bouquet, at the ready so you can go over what you know about the plant. Your vet will let you know whether or not your pup needs to come in for treatment. Caught early enough, your dog should make a full recovery. \u201cThe sooner they bring their pets in, the better,\u201d Dr. Lewis says. There\u2019s not a magic pill, though. \u201cUsually, we induce vomiting\u2026and get three-fourths of the flower,\u201d Dr. Lewis says.<\/p>\n Featured Photo: SVproduction<\/a>\/Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n Read Next: <\/strong>What Spices Are Safe for Dogs?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The post What Flowers are Poisonous to Dogs?<\/a> by Beth Ann Mayer<\/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 What Flowers are Poisonous to Dogs?<\/a> by Beth Ann Mayer<\/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 Flowers brighten our homes on dark days. They make for gorgeous Valentine\u2019s Day gifts and centerpieces. Outside, they boost our curb appeal and beautify our yards.<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>Gardening With Dogs: Tips for Creating a Pet-Safe Garden<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n But as pretty as they are to look at and smell, some flowers are poisonous to dogs. That\u2019s the bad news. But there are a couple of pieces of good news. First, roses aren\u2019t in the dog house.<\/p>\n \u201cThey are not toxic,\u201d says Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Chief Medical Officer<\/a> Dr. Lisette Lewis, DVM.<\/p>\n You also don\u2019t have to swear off plants that are toxic to dogs altogether. You\u2019ll just want to keep them out of your pup\u2019s reach. To help you protect your furry friend, Dr. Lewis shared which flowers are harmful to dogs.<\/p>\n Every year around the holidays, we get warnings about these festive flowers. But Dr. Lewissays these warnings are a bit overstated. \u201cThey are not going to die from eating a poinsettia,\u201d she shares. That said, you still don\u2019t want your dog to eat one. \u201cIt\u2019s an irritant to the mouth and stomach,\u201d Dr. Lewis says. Symptoms include vomiting.<\/p>\n These pretty blooms make pretty additions to bouquets and outdoor gardens, but tulips are toxic to dogs. The entire plant is poisonous, but parents of dogs who like to dig should be extra careful. \u201cThe highest toxicity is in the bulb,\u201d Dr. Lewissays. \u201cA dog may get at that if they are digging down into the plant.\u201d You can mitigate this risk indoors by putting the tulip in a vase without the bulb and outdoors by telling your pup to \u201cleave it\u201d<\/a> on a walk. If you have tulips in the backyard, consider putting a fence around them. Symptoms, including diarrhea, lethargy and vomiting, present within 12 hours.<\/p>\n \u201cFlower child\u201d types love putting daisies in their hair and crowns. They\u2019re also common in bouquets and gardens. But keep Fido away. \u201cLeft untreated, [eating daisies] can certainly be fatal in high quantities,\u201d Dr. Lewis says. Diarrhea, vomiting, muscle convulsions and drooling are common symptoms, and they usually start within one to six hours.<\/p>\n These big spring blooms are often hailed as the gold standard of wedding flowers. Gorgeous as peonies may be, they are toxic to dogs. Like other flowers, peonies can cause diarrhea, lethargy and vomiting in dogs.<\/p>\n Here’s what to do if your dog ate a flower. Photo: mb-fotos\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Even if a plant isn\u2019t on this list, it\u2019s best to check with your vet if you\u2019re concerned. Have any information, such as tags from a bouquet, at the ready so you can go over what you know about the plant. Your vet will let you know whether or not your pup needs to come in for treatment. Caught early enough, your dog should make a full recovery. \u201cThe sooner they bring their pets in, the better,\u201d Dr. Lewis says. There\u2019s not a magic pill, though. \u201cUsually, we induce vomiting\u2026and get three-fourths of the flower,\u201d Dr. Lewis says.<\/p>\n Featured Photo: SVproduction<\/a>\/Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n Read Next: <\/strong>What Spices Are Safe for Dogs?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The post What Flowers are Poisonous to Dogs?<\/a> by Beth Ann Mayer<\/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-8096","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nAre poinsettias dangerous to dogs?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMy dog ate a flower. Now what?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Are poinsettias dangerous to dogs?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Are tulips poisonous to dogs?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Are peonies poisonous to dogs?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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