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Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, tremors in pets
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum spp.
Mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
Oral irritation, swelling of mouth/tongue, vomiting
Philodendron
Philodendron spp.
Oral irritation, pain, swelling, drooling, vomiting
Snake Plant
Sansevieria trifasciata
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea in pets
Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis
Heart arrhythmias, vomiting, seizures, death possible
Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta
Vomiting, liver failure, seizures, death possible
Oleander
Nerium oleander
Heart problems, vomiting, seizures, death possible
Azalea
Rhododendron spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, heart failure possible
Rhododendron
Rhododendron spp.
Vomiting, drooling, heart failure, coma possible
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Heart arrhythmias, vomiting, seizures, death possible
Daffodil
Narcissus spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, convulsions
Tulip
Tulipa spp.
Oral irritation, drooling, nausea, depression in pets
Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors in pets
Iris
Iris spp.
Vomiting, drooling, lethargy in pets
Autumn Crocus
Colchicum autumnale
Vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, organ failure, death
Cyclamen
Cyclamen spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmias in pets
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmias in pets
Yew
Taxus spp.
Sudden death, trembling, difficulty breathing, seizures
Wisteria
Wisteria spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, hypotension in large quantities
Holly
Ilex spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, abnormal heart rate
Mistletoe
Viscum album
Vomiting, diarrhea, low heart rate, collapse possible
Poinsettia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Mild skin/mouth irritation, vomiting if ingested
Amaryllis
Amaryllis spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, tremors in pets
Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Oral irritation, swelling, difficulty swallowing, vomiting
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia spp.
Oral pain, drooling, swelling, difficulty breathing
Caladium
Caladium bicolor
Oral irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting
Elephant Ears
Colocasia esculenta
Oral irritation, swelling, drooling, difficulty breathing
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema spp.
Oral irritation, vomiting in pets
Dracaena
Dracaena spp.
Vomiting, drooling, weakness, dilated pupils in cats
Monstera
Monstera deliciosa
Oral irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Irritation, vomiting if ingested in pets
English Ivy
Hedera helix
Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, abdominal pain
Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
Vomiting, depression, coordination issues in pets
Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica
Skin irritation, vomiting if sap ingested by pets
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
Oral irritation, vomiting, diarrhea in pets
Weeping Fig
Ficus benjamina
Skin irritation, vomiting if ingested by pets
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Mild nausea, drowsiness if seeds/pods ingested by dogs
Lantana
Lantana camara
Liver damage, photosensitization, vomiting, death possible
Nightshade
Solanum nigrum
Vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, hallucinations, seizures
Jerusalem Cherry
Solanum pseudocapsicum
Vomiting, diarrhea, seizures if berries ingested
Bleeding Heart
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Liver toxicity, seizures if large amounts consumed
Monkshood
Aconitum spp.
Paralysis, heart failure, vomiting, death possible
Larkspur
Delphinium spp.
Vomiting, weakness, heart arrhythmias if large amounts
Belladonna
Atropa belladonna
Dilated pupils, hallucinations, rapid heartbeat, coma
Hemlock
Conium maculatum
Paralysis, respiratory failure, death possible
Water Hemlock
Cicuta virosa
Seizures, convulsions, death - one of most toxic plants
Castor Bean
Ricinus communis
Vomiting, internal bleeding, death - extremely toxic
Jimsonweed
Datura stramonium
Hallucinations, seizures, death possible
Lupine
Lupinus spp.
Vomiting, liver damage in dogs; seeds toxic to children
Morning Glory
Ipomoea spp.
Gastrointestinal upset, hallucinations (seeds)
Henbane
Hyoscyamus niger
Hallucinations, heart failure, coma, death possible
Euphorbia
Euphorbia spp.
Skin burns, eye irritation, vomiting from sap
Crown of Thorns
Euphorbia milii
Skin/eye irritation, vomiting from milky sap
Desert Rose
Adenium obesum
Heart arrhythmias, vomiting, collapse, death possible
Aconite
Aconitum napellus
Vomiting, weakness, heart failure, death possible
Rhubarb
Rheum rhabarbarum
Kidney failure (leaves), mouth irritation in pets
Tomato Plant
Solanum lycopersicum
Gastrointestinal upset from leaves/stems in pets
Potato Plant
Solanum tuberosum
Vomiting, weakness from green/sprouted parts
Onion
Allium cepa
Anemia, lethargy, red urine in pets
Garlic
Allium sativum
Hemolytic anemia, vomiting in pets (5x more toxic than onion)
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Vomiting, diarrhea, anemia in large quantities in pets
Grapes / Raisins
Vitis vinifera
Kidney failure in dogs - even small amounts can be fatal
Avocado
Persea americana
Vomiting, diarrhea, myocardial damage in pets (leaves/pit/bark)
Macadamia
Macadamia integrifolia
Weakness, vomiting, tremors, hyperthermia in dogs
Xylitol (Birch Sugar) Plant
Various
Hypoglycemia, liver failure in dogs
Begonia
Begonia spp.
Vomiting, excessive drooling in pets; tubers most toxic
Geranium
Pelargonium spp.
Vomiting, depression, skin irritation in pets
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, coordination issues in pets
Lucky Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana
Vomiting, weakness in pets (not true bamboo)
Yucca
Yucca spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling in pets
Anthurium
Anthurium spp.
Oral irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting
Coleus
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression in pets
Lavender
Lavandula spp.
Nausea, vomiting in pets if ingested in large amounts
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
Vomiting, diarrhea, skin irritation in pets
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus spp.
Drooling, vomiting, weakness, depression in pets
Tea Tree
Melaleuca alternifolia
Paralysis, liver failure in pets; highly toxic as oil
Pennyroyal
Mentha pulegium
Liver failure, abortion, death in pets and humans
Hops
Humulus lupulus
Hyperthermia (malignant) in dogs - potentially fatal
Oleander Bush
Nerium oleander
Heart failure, coma, death - all parts extremely toxic
Privet
Ligustrum spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, collapse
Black Locust
Robinia pseudoacacia
Weakness, paralysis, cardiac arrest possible
Horse Chestnut
Aesculus hippocastanum
Vomiting, diarrhea, paralysis, seizures
Buckeye
Aesculus glabra
Vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, paralysis
Laburnum
Laburnum anagyroides
Vomiting, seizures, respiratory failure, death
Boxwood
Buxus spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory failure in large amounts
Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
Vomiting, weakness, heart arrhythmias, coma
Andromeda
Pieris japonica
Vomiting, drooling, heart failure, death
Hydrangea
Hydrangea spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy
Peony
Paeonia spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression in pets
Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
Mild gastrointestinal upset, skin irritation in pets
Dahlia
Dahlia spp.
Mild skin irritation and gastrointestinal upset in pets
Ranunculus
Ranunculus spp.
Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, skin irritation
Clematis
Clematis spp.
Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea in pets
Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus
Weakness, paralysis, slow heart rate if seeds ingested
Vinca
Catharanthus roseus
Nerve damage, seizures, death in severe cases
Periwinkle
Vinca minor
Vomiting, seizures, low blood pressure
St. John's Wort
Hypericum perforatum
Photosensitization, skin irritation in pets
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression in pets
Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium
Skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset in pets
Tansy
Tanacetum vulgare
Seizures, liver damage, death in large amounts
Wormwood
Artemisia absinthium
Seizures, liver damage in pets; GI upset in humans
Mugwort
Artemisia vulgaris
Skin irritation, mild GI upset in pets
Hellebore
Helleborus spp.
Vomiting, drooling, seizures, heart arrhythmias
Aconite (Wolfsbane)
Aconitum lycoctonum
Heart failure, paralysis, death - extremely toxic
Squill
Scilla spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmias
Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Vomiting, diarrhea, heart issues
Snowdrop
Galanthus spp.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea if bulbs ingested
Agave
Agave spp.
Skin irritation from sap; vomiting if ingested by pets
Schefflera
Schefflera actinophylla
Oral irritation, drooling, vomiting in pets
Crown of Thorns
Euphorbia milii
Skin/mucous irritation from sap, vomiting, diarrhea
Asparagus Fern
Asparagus aethiopicus
Skin irritation, vomiting, diarrhea in pets
Wandering Jew
Tradescantia zebrina
Skin irritation, dermatitis in pets
String of Pearls
Senecio rowleyanus
Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, liver toxicity in pets
Crassula
Crassula spp.
Vomiting, lethargy, incoordination in pets
Hostas
Hosta spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression in pets
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Arisaema triphyllum
Oral burning, drooling, swelling of mouth and throat
Bittersweet
Celastrus spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness from berries/bark
Mayapple
Podophyllum peltatum
Vomiting, diarrhea, liver damage (all parts except ripe fruit)
Pokeweed
Phytolacca americana
Severe gastrointestinal bleeding, seizures, respiratory failure
Moonseed
Menispermum canadense
Convulsions, respiratory failure - often confused with grapes
Baneberry
Actaea spp.
Severe cardiac effects, convulsions, death possible
White Snakeroot
Ageratina altissima
Trembling disease, liver/heart failure, death
Groundsel
Senecio spp.
Liver damage, photosensitization in pets
Cineraria
Pericallis x hybrida
Vomiting, diarrhea in pets
Rosebay Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
Vomiting, drooling, heart failure, coma
Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
Vomiting, diarrhea in pets
Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea from berries if ingested in quantity
Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba
Vomiting, seizures, irritation (fruits/seeds); leaves safer
Maple
Acer spp.
Red maple leaves toxic to horses; safe for most pets/people
Oak
Quercus spp.
Kidney/liver damage from acorns if ingested in large amounts
Walnut
Juglans spp.
GI upset, seizures (black walnut mold) in dogs
Peach / Apricot / Cherry
Prunus spp.
Cyanide poisoning from seeds/leaves; fruit flesh safe
Fig
Ficus carica
Skin irritation from sap, GI upset if leaves ingested in pets
Pokeweed (Poke Sallet)
Phytolacca decandra
Severe vomiting, seizures, death possible from all parts
Skunk Cabbage
Symplocarpus foetidus
Severe burning mouth, drooling, swelling from calcium oxalates
Giant Hogweed
Heracleum mantegazzianum
Severe chemical burns, blindness from sap + sunlight
Buttercup
Ranunculus acris
Skin irritation, vomiting, diarrhea
Sorrel
Oxalis spp.
Kidney damage from oxalic acid in large amounts in pets
Dock
Rumex spp.
Kidney damage from oxalic acid in large amounts in pets
Oxalis
Oxalis triangularis
Kidney damage from oxalic acid if large amounts ingested by pets
Water Lily
Nymphaea spp.
GI upset, kidney problems in cats; vomiting in dogs
Pothos (Marble Queen)
Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen'
Oral irritation, swelling of mouth/tongue, vomiting
Neon Pothos
Epipremnum aureum 'Neon'
Oral irritation, swelling of mouth/tongue, vomiting
Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Oral irritation, pain, swelling, drooling, vomiting
Split Leaf Philodendron
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
Oral irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera)
Schefflera arboricola
Oral irritation, drooling, vomiting in pets
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
Vomiting, drooling, weakness in pets; dilated pupils in cats
Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans
Vomiting, depression, drooling, dilated pupils in cats
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea spp.
Mild GI irritation from thorns/sap; generally low toxicity
False Jasmine (Yellow Jasmine)
Gelsemium sempervirens
Respiratory failure, seizures, death - highly toxic
Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Vomiting, diarrhea, swallowing difficulty from berries
Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Vomiting, diarrhea from berries if ingested
Aloe Vera (Barbados Aloe)
Aloe vera
Vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, depression in pets
String of Bananas
Curio radicans
GI upset, lethargy in pets
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria spp.
Gastrointestinal upset in pets
Gypsophila (Baby's Breath)
Gypsophila paniculata
Mild vomiting, diarrhea in pets
Eucalyptus (cut)
Eucalyptus spp.
Drooling, vomiting, weakness if ingested by pets
Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia)
Caesalpinia gilliesii
Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea from pods
Century Plant
Agave americana
Skin/mucous irritation from sap, vomiting in pets
Cordyline
Cordyline spp.
Vomiting, drooling, dilated pupils in cats
Ti Plant
Cordyline fruticosa
Vomiting, drooling, dilated pupils in cats
Nandina
Nandina domestica
Cyanide poisoning from berries in quantity; lethal to birds
Pittosporum
Pittosporum spp.
Mild GI upset in pets
Melaleuca
Melaleuca spp.
Mild GI upset; oil form is severely toxic
Mimosa (Silk Tree)
Albizia julibrissin
Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, seeds are most toxic
Cherry Blossom (Ornamental)
Prunus serrulata
Cyanide from wilted leaves/seeds; flowers generally safe
Crabapple
Malus sylvestris
Seeds/leaves contain cyanide; fruit flesh safe in moderation
Oak Tree
Quercus spp.
Kidney failure, vomiting from acorns/bark
Cherry Tree
Prunus serotina
Cyanide poisoning from pits/leaves - respiratory distress, death
Peach Tree
Prunus persica
Cyanide from pits - vomiting, difficulty breathing
Apricot Tree
Prunus armeniaca
Cyanide from pits - gastrointestinal upset, respiratory issues
Lemon Tree
Citrus limon
Vomiting, diarrhea from peel/fruit oils in pets
Orange Tree
Citrus sinensis
Upset stomach from essential oils in pets
Poinsettia Red
Euphorbia pulcherrima (red)
Mild skin/mouth irritation, vomiting if ingested
Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica
Skin irritation, burning sensation on contact
Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Vomiting, diarrhea, skin irritation from sap
Frangipani
Plumeria spp.
Gastrointestinal upset in pets
Brake Fern
Pteridium aquilinum
Thiamine deficiency, tremors, digestive upset
Scindapsus Pictus
Scindapsus pictus
Oral irritation, drooling, vomiting
Anthurium Clarinervium
Anthurium clarinervium
Oral irritation, vomiting, drooling
Inch Plant
Tradescantia zebrina
Skin irritation, vomiting in pets
Creeping Fig
Ficus pumila
Vomiting, diarrhea from sap in pets
Paperwhite Narcissus
Narcissus papyraceus
Vomiting, diarrhea, tremors
Bluebell
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Wax Begonia
Begonia semperflorens
Vomiting, drooling in pets
Rex Begonia
Begonia rex-cultorum
Vomiting, diarrhea in pets
Kale
Brassica oleracea acephala
Vomiting, diarrhea in dogs (high doses)
Jade Succulent
Crassula ovata
Vomiting, depression in pets
Alocasia
Alocasia spp.
Oral irritation, drooling, vomiting
Grapevine
Vitis spp.
Kidney failure in dogs - fatal
Jade Tree
Crassula ovata
Vomiting, depression in pets
Azalea Pink
Rhododendron spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, heart failure possible
White Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Oral irritation, swelling, vomiting
Poinsettia White
Euphorbia pulcherrima (white)
Mild irritation, vomiting if ingested
Poinsettia Pink
Euphorbia pulcherrima (pink)
Mild irritation, vomiting if ingested
Primrose
Primula spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, skin irritation
Poppy
Papaver spp.
Vomiting, tremors, seizures - opioid toxicity
Foxglove Pink
Digitalis purpurea
Heart arrhythmias, vomiting, seizures
Lupine Purple
Lupinus spp.
Liver damage in dogs, seed toxicity
Delphinium Pink
Delphinium spp.
Heart arrhythmias, weakness
Gladiolus
Gladiolus spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea in pets
Annual Larkspur
Delphinium ajacis
Vomiting, weakness, heart issues
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Vomiting, diarrhea in pets (oil-based)
Rue
Ruta graveolens
Skin irritation, photosensitivity, vomiting
Epipremnum Neon
Epipremnum aureum neon
Oral irritation, vomiting, drooling
Monstera Deliciosa Variegata
Monstera deliciosa variegata
Oral irritation, swelling, vomiting
Philodendron Pink Princess
Philodendron erubescens
Oral irritation, vomiting
Tradescantia Pallida
Tradescantia pallida
Skin irritation, vomiting in pets
Syngonium Pink
Syngonium podophyllum
Oral irritation, drooling, vomiting
Aglaonema Red
Aglaonema commutatum
Oral irritation, vomiting in pets
Raphidophora Tetrasperma
Raphidophora tetrasperma
Oral irritation, swelling, vomiting
Ficus Benghalensis
Ficus benghalensis
Vomiting, skin irritation in pets
Ficus Retusa
Ficus retusa
Vomiting, diarrhea in pets
Caladium Red
Caladium bicolor
Oral irritation, drooling, vomiting
Begonia Maculata
Begonia maculata
Vomiting, drooling in pets
Solanum Pseudocapsicum Orange
Solanum pseudocapsicum
Vomiting, seizures from berries
Snowflake
Leucojum vernum
Vomiting, diarrhea, tremors
Oxalis Triangularis
Oxalis triangularis
Gastrointestinal upset, tremors in pets (oxalic acid)
Erythrina Coral Tree
Erythrina spp.
Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness
Ricinus Castor Oil Plant
Ricinus communis
Vomiting, internal bleeding - extremely toxic
Coriaria
Coriaria myrtifolia
Seizures, tremors, death possible