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Aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe Vera
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, anorexia, tremors, change in urine color.
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Amaryllis
Other Common Names: Belladonna lily, Saint Joseph lily, Cape Belladonna, Naked Lady
Scientific Name: Amaryllis sp.
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hyper-salivation, anorexia, tremors. |
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Apple
Other Common Names: Includes crabapples
Scientific Name: Malus sylvestrus
Family: Rosaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Causes:
Stems, leaves & seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting.
Symptoms:
brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock. |
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Apricot
Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca
Family: Rosaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Causes:
Stems, leaves & seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting.
Symptoms:
brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock.
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Asian Lily
Other Common Names: Asiatic Lily
Scientific Name: Lilium asiatica
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Cats
Symptoms:
Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure, and death is possible.
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Asparagus Fern
Other Common Names: Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari
Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Allergic dermatitis with repeated dermal exposure. Berry ingestion could result in gastric upset, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea.
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Autumn Crocus
Other Common Names: Meadow Saffron
Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale
Family:Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Oral irritation, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, multi-organ damage, bone marrow suppression.
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Avocado
Other Common Names: Alligator Pear
Scientific Name: Persea americana
Family: Lauraceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Cattle
Rabbits
Goats
Birds
Symptoms:
Horses: Poisonings can occur when avocado groves are used as pastures, or pruned branches become accessible. The leaves, seeds fruit and bark are likely all toxic. Clinical effects occur mainly in mares, and includes noninfectious mastitis, as well as occasional gastritis and colic. Cattle: inflammation of the mammary glands, decreased milk production. Rabbits: inflammation of the mammary glands, decreased milk production, difficulty breathing, fluid around heart, heart rhythm problems, death. Goats: inflammation of the mammary glands, decreased milk production, difficulty breathing, fluid around heart, heart rhythm problems, death. Birds: difficulty breathing, fluid around heart, heart rhythm problems, death. Dogs, cats: vomiting, diarrhea.
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Azalea
Other Common Names: Rosebay, Rhododendron
Scientific Name: Rhododendron spp
Family: Ericaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death. Ingestion of a few leaves can cause serious problems. Rhododendron is typically not very palatable to horses unless it is the only forage available. The toxic principle interferes with normal skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle and nerve function. Clinical effects typically occur within a few hours after ingestion, and can include acute digestive upset, excessive drooling, loss of appetite, frequent bowel movements, diarrhea, colic, depression, weakness, loss of coordination, stupor, leg paralysis, weak heart rate and recumbency for 2 or more days; at this point, improvement may be seen or the animal may become comatose and die.
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Baby's Breath
Other Common Names: Maidens Breath
Scientific Name: Gypsophila elegans
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
vomiting, diarrhea.
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Begonia
Scientific Name: Begonia spp
Family: Begoniaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. Tubers are the most toxic.
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Bird of Paradise
Other Common Names: Crane Flower, Bird's Tongue Flower
Scientific Name: Strelitzia reginae
Family: Strelitziaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Mild nausea, vomiting, drowsiness; caused mainly by fruit and seeds. Should not be confused with Caesalpinia or Poinciana gilliesii, which is also known as Bird of Paradise and is more toxic.
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Buttercup
Other Common Names: Butter Cress, Figwort
Scientific Name: Ranunculus sp.
Family: Ranunculaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, anorexia, hyper-salivation and wobbly gait.
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Calla Lily
Other Common Names: Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla, Arum Lilly
Scientific Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica
Family: Araceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
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Carnation
Other Common Names: Pinks, Wild Carnation, Sweet Willian
Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
Family: Caryphyllaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Mild gastrointestinal signs, mild dermatitis
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Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus species
Family: Rosaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Causes:
Stems, leaves & seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting.
Symptoms
brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock. |
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Christmas Rose
Other Common Names: Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose
Scientific Name: Helleborus niger
Family: Ranunculaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhea, colic, depression.
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Chrysanthemum
Other Common Names: Daisy, Mum
Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum spp.
Family: Compositae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, hyper-salivation, in-coordination, dermatitis
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Clematis
Other Common Names: Virgin's Bower, Leatherflower
Scientific Name: Clematis sp.
Family: Ranunculaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea.
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Cutleaf Philodendron
Other Common Names: Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman, Mexican Breadfruit, Split-leaf Philodendron, Window Leaf Plant
Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa
Family: Araceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
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Cyclamen
Other Common Names: Sowbread
Scientific Name: Cyclamen spp
Family: Primulaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea. Following large ingestions of tubers: heart rhythm abnormalities, seizures, death.
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Daffodil
Other Common Names: Narcissus, Jonquil, Paper White
Scientific Name: Narcissus spp
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, salvation, diarrhea; large ingestions cause convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs are the most poisonous part.
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Dahlia
Scientific Name: Dahlia species
Family: Compositae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Mild gastrointestinal signs, mild dermatitis.
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Daisy
Other Common Names: Chrysanthemum, Mum
Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum species
Family: Compositae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, hyper-salivation, in-coordination, dermatitis.
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Day Lilies
Scientific Name: Hemerocallis spp.
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Cats
Cows
Symptoms:
Cats: kidney failure.
Cows: In-coordination, paresis, blindness, death.
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Dieffenbachia
Other Common Names: Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Show, Dumbcane, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection.
Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia
Family: Araceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth , tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
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Dracaena
Other Common Names: Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant.
Scientific Name: Dracaena spp.
Family: Agavaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hyper-salivation, dilated pupils.
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Easter Lily
Scientific Name: Lilium longiflorum
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Cats
Symptoms:
Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure, and death is possible.
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English Ivy
Other Common Names: Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy.
Scientific Name: Hedera helix
Family: Araliaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, abdominal pain, hyper-salivation, diarrhea. Foliage is more toxic than berries.
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Eucalyptus
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus
Family: Myrtaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, weakness.
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False Queen Anne's Lace
Other Common Names: Bishop's Weed, Greater Ammi
Scientific Name: Ammi majus
Family: Apiaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
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Foxglove
Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea
Family: Scrophalariaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Cardiac arrhythmias, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure, death.
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Garden Chamomile
Other Common Names: Chamomile, Ground Apple, Roman Chamomile
Scientific Name: Anthemis nobilis
Family: Asteraceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Contact dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, allergic reactions. Long term use can lead to bleeding tendencies.
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Garden Hyacinth
Other Common Names: Hyacinth
Scientific Name: Hyacinthus orientalis
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, dermatitis and allergic reactions. Bulbs contain highest amount of toxin.
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Gardenia
Other Common Names: Cape Jasmine
Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides
Family: Rubiaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Mild vomiting and/or diarrhea, hives.
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Garlic
Other Common Names: Stinking Rose, Rustic Treacle, Comphor of the Poor, Nectar of the Gods, Serpet Garlic, Rocambole
Scientific Name: Allium sativum
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia, Heinz body anemia), blood in urine, weakness, high heart rate, panting.
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Geranium
Scientific Name: Pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Vomiting, anorexia, depression, dermatitis.
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Gladiola
Scientific Name: Gladiolus species
Family: Iridaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Salivation, vomiting, drooling,lethargy, diarrhea. Highest concentration in bulbs.
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Grapefruit
Scientific Name: Citrus paradisii
Family: Rutaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential photosensitivity.
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Hibiscus
Other Common Names: Rose of Sharon, Rose of China
Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus
Family: Malvaceae
Toxic to
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, anorexia.
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Hops
Scientific Name: Humulus lupulus
Family: Cannabidaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Symptoms:
Panting, high body temperature, seizures, death.
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Hosta
Other Common Names: Plantain Lily, Funkia
Scientific Name: Hosta plataginea
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression.
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Hydrangea
Other Common Names: Hortensia, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark
Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, depression, diarrhea. Cyanide intoxication is rare, usually produces more of a gastrointestinal disturbance.
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Iris
Other Common Names: Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag
Scientific Name: Iris species
Family: Iridaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Salivation, vomiting, drooling,lethargy, diarrhea. Highest concentration in rhizomes.
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Jack-in-the-pulpit
Other Common Names: Three-leaved indian turnip, Devil's dear, Wake robin, Starch wort, Wild turnip, Dragon root, Bog onion, Pepper turnip, Brown dragon, Memory root
Scientific Name: Arisaema triphyllum
Family: Araceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
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Jade Plant
Other Common Names: Baby Jade, Dwarf rubber plant, Jade tree, Chinese rubber plant, Japanese rubber plant
Scientific Name: Crassula argentea
Family: Crassulaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Vomiting, depression, ataxia, slow heart rate.
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Kalanchoe
Other Common Names: Mother-in-law Plant, Devils Backbone, Chandelier Plant, Mother of Millions
Scientific Name: Kalanchoe spp
Family: Crassulaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Vomiting, depression, ataxia, slow heart rate.
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Larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium species
Family: Ranunculaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
neuromuscular paralysis, constipation, colic, increased salivation, muscle tremors, stiffness, weakness, recumbency, and convulsions. Cardiac failure, death from respiratory paralysis.
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Leek
Other Common Names: Elephant Garlic
Scientific Name: Allium ampeloprasum
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia, Heinz body anemia), blood in urine, weakness, high heart rate, panting.
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Lemon
Scientific Name: Citrus limonia
Family: Rutaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential photosensitivity.
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Lily
Scientific Name: Lilium species
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Cats
Symptoms:
Kidney failure.
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Lime
Scientific Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Family: Rutaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential photosensitivity.
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Lobelia
Other Common Names: Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink
Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis
Family: Campanulaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Depression, diarrhea, vomiting, excessive salivation, abdominal pain, heart rhythm disturbances.
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Morning Glory
Scientific Name: Ipomoea spp
Family: Convolvulaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Symptoms:
Gastrointestinal upset, agitation, tremors, disorientation, ataxia, anorexia. Seeds may cause hallucination, may cause diarrhea..
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Onion
Scientific Name: Allium cepa
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Gastrointestinal upset, hemolytic anemia, heinz Vomiting, breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia, Heinz body anemia), blood in urine, weakness, high heart rate, panting.
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Orange
Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis
Family: Rutaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential photosensitivity.
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Peach
Scientific Name: Prunus species
Family: Rosaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock.
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Peony
Scientific Name: Paeonis officinalis
Family: Paeniaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression.
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Primrose
Scientific Name: Primula vulgaris
Family: Primulaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Mild vomiting.
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Rhododendron
Other Common Names: Rosebay, Azalea
Scientific Name: Rhododendron spp
Family: Ericaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, hyper-salivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death. Ingestion of a few leaves can cause serious problems. Horses:Clinical effects typically occur within a few hours after ingestion, and can include acute digestive upset, excessive drooling, loss of appetite, frequent bowel movements, diarrhea, colic, depression, weakness, loss of coordination, stupor, leg paralysis, weak heart rate and recumbency for 2 or more days; at this point, improvement may be seen or the animal may become comatose and die.
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Rhubarb
Other Common Names: Pie Plant
Scientific Name: Rheum rhabarbarium
Family: Polygonaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Kidney failure, tremors, salivation.
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Stargazer Lily
Scientific Name: Lilium orientalis
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Cats
Symptoms:
Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure and death is possible.
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Sweet Pea
Other Common Names: Perennial Pea, Everlasting Pea
Scientific Name: Lathyrus latifolius
Family: Fabaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Weakness, lethargy, pacing, head pressing, tremors, seizures and possibly death.
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Tiger Lily
Scientific Name: Lilium tigrinum
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Cats
Symptoms:
Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure, and death is possible.
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Tomato Plant
Scientific Name: Lycopersicon spp
Family: Solanaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Hyper-salivation, inappetence, severe gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, drowsiness, CNS depression, confusion, behavioral change, weakness, dilated pupils, slow heart rate.
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Tulip
Scientific Name: Tulipa species
Family: Liliaceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hyper-salivation. Highest concentration of toxin in bulb.
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Yarrow
Other Common Names: Milfoil
Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium
Family: Asteraceae
Toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Symptoms:
vomiting, diarrhea, depression, anorexia, hyper-salivation.
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