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April 18, 2025

Springtime Reminders for Pet Owners

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Reminders for Pet Owners

Spring is here, and we’re ready to head outdoors with our pets to enjoy the beautiful weather and gorgeous flowers. Our dogs and cats may want to sample some greenery, but some plants and flowers are toxic. Knowing which ones to be aware of helps us keep our four-legged best friends safe.

If you like gardening, some plants and flowers may not be dog-friendly. Some plants found in the garden—or in the wild if you and your furry best friend like hiking—are dangerous for dogs to ingest. Some can cause discomfort, while others can be fatal. Cats can also be at risk because they’re naturally curious.

Dog with a partial list of toxic plants.       Cat with a partial list of toxic plants.

Watch Out for Poisonous Pesticides

As people come out of hibernation and begin sprucing up their lawns and gardens for spring, spraying to keep insects away is part of the warm-weather ritual. Pesticides pose a risk, and precautions should be taken if Fido or Fluffy walk through the residue, and pesticide sticks to their paws. Your dog or cat can also come into contact with a pesticide by licking it off their coat or consuming it from an open container left outside. Before choosing a pesticide, read the label first to ensure it’s safe for your pet.

The plants and flowers listed above are not a comprehensive list. If you suspect toxic exposure, call your veterinarian immediately or the National Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661.

For more information check out these sources:

• American Kennel Club

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/poisonous-plants-for-dogs/
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/houseplants-that-could-harm-pets/

• ASPCA
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/cats-plant-list

• Berkeley Humane
https://berkeleyhumane.org/12-spring-flowers-that-are-toxic-to-pets/

• Texas A&M University Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/pesticides-and-your-pet/ 

 

 

 

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