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COLUMBUS PLANTS - TOXIC TO PETS
| This Guide is Provided by the Veterinarians of Benning Animal Hospital, LLC |
Columbus is well known for it's beautiful trees, bushes, and flowers. But our pets
don't know which ones may be toxic to them, unless they are already familiar with
the area. Below are a listing of the most commonly seen toxic plants to keep out of
your yards and away from your animal friends. For a full listing, please see Georgia
Poison Control's listing, Contact your local veterinarian, or Pet Poison Helpline.
The best way to deal with toxic plants is to keep your animals away from them. If your
pet has any of the symptoms mentioned below, call your vet or take your pet to them
immediately!
Deadly! Most Wanted!
Azalea – Used in a decorative fashion in most gardens and housing areas, including
parks, this is the plant most likely to kill your pet in Georgia. All parts, mostly leaves
can cause stomach irritation, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rate and rythym,
counvulsions, coma and even death.
Peach Trees– Our state tree here in Georgia, but also one whose
bark, shoots, and leaves can cause Diarrhea, vomiting and
abdominal pain.Be careful of non-fruiting trees, and try to make
sure you can identify their long, curved leaves.
Jasmine – So popular and sweet smelling on a cool summer
afternoon. These plants come in many colors but all have the
same effect. If eaten in quantity by your pets, this plant leads to
convulsions and death.
Pokeweed – These evil little plants grow just about anywhere,
and their black berries are particularly deadly. All parts of this
plant can cause colic, diarrhea, blood in stool, anemia and
possible death.
Rhubarb – If you are in the south long enough, you'll be served Rhubarb pie, or
pickled Rhubarb. But even though parts of it are edible, the Leaves of this plant can
cause staggering, trembling, breathing difficulties, weakness, diarrhea, increased
drinking and urinating and even death.
Rhubarb <--- Castor Bean--->
Castor Bean – All parts of this plant can be toxic, but especially the seeds if they are
chewed. They can cause nausea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, shortness of
breath, excessive thirst, weakness, muscle twitching, convulsions and even coma
English Ivy – Settlers from Europe brought over this plant, commonly seen with landscaping,
over 300 years ago. Unfortunately, this ornamental plant can be deadly to pets. It can cause
stomach upset, hyperactivity, labored breathing, drooling, fever, thirst increase, pupil dilation,
staggering, coma, and even death.
Hemlock – While the Hemlock Trees in Georgia are being killed by a type of Aphid, many of
them still survive. Hemlock trees have no relation to the poisonous hemlock herb.
Hyacinth – While your pets will have to go into the water, the water hyacinth, is a pretty food
that causes bad results. Georgia's waterways are being overrun by this amazonian invader.
The bulbs, leaves and flowers can cause colic, vomiting and diarrhea, but is usually not fatal.
For more on this plant see UGA's site http://extension.entm.purdue.
edu/CAPS/pestInfo/waterHyacinth.htm
Hydrangea – This ornamental plant is native to Georgia, but the leaves
and buds of this shrub can cause irritation and inflammation of the
digestive tract, diarrhea and bloody stool.
Johnson Grass – The leaves and stems of young plants can cause breathing problems,
severe anxiety, convulsions, coma and death. There is an intravenous antidote to this toxin.
Lantana – From Central America, this beautiful flowering plant
grows wild throughout Georgia. The leaves and berries can cause
sluggishness, weakness, boldly diarrhea. In severe cases,
pets can die within 2-4 days after ingesting the berries.
Nightshade – The most toxic of all small weeds, this plant which grows in shady areas can
quite simply kill your dog or cat outright. All parts of this plant can cause hallucinations, severe
intestinal disturbances, diarrhea, drowsiness, numbness, dilated pupils, trembling, labored
breathing, nasal discharge, rapid heartbeat, weak pulse, incoordination, paralysis or severe
shaking of the rear legs, bloat, and it can be fatal.
Oak – There are several different species of Oak trees in Georgia, most of which cause
intestinal disorders or more serious symptoms.
Philodendron– This leafy ornimental plant grows extremely well in Columbus. It can cause
upset stomach, convusoins, asphyxiation, death.
Yew Tree(Yarrow) – This tall slim tree has shoots and leaves that can be deadly to small
animals. Breathing problems, trembling, weakness, heart problems, stomach upset and very
sudden death.
Umbrella Plant – This plant was used for medicine by
Native Americans, but it is deadly to animals. It can cause
Vomiting, respiratory problems, kidney failure,
tremors, abdominal pain and death.
don't know which ones may be toxic to them, unless they are already familiar with
the area. Below are a listing of the most commonly seen toxic plants to keep out of
your yards and away from your animal friends. For a full listing, please see Georgia
Poison Control's listing, Contact your local veterinarian, or Pet Poison Helpline.
The best way to deal with toxic plants is to keep your animals away from them. If your
pet has any of the symptoms mentioned below, call your vet or take your pet to them
immediately!
Deadly! Most Wanted!
Azalea – Used in a decorative fashion in most gardens and housing areas, including
parks, this is the plant most likely to kill your pet in Georgia. All parts, mostly leaves
can cause stomach irritation, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rate and rythym,
counvulsions, coma and even death.
Peach Trees– Our state tree here in Georgia, but also one whose
bark, shoots, and leaves can cause Diarrhea, vomiting and
abdominal pain.Be careful of non-fruiting trees, and try to make
sure you can identify their long, curved leaves.
Jasmine – So popular and sweet smelling on a cool summer
afternoon. These plants come in many colors but all have the
same effect. If eaten in quantity by your pets, this plant leads to
convulsions and death.
Pokeweed – These evil little plants grow just about anywhere,
and their black berries are particularly deadly. All parts of this
plant can cause colic, diarrhea, blood in stool, anemia and
possible death.
Rhubarb – If you are in the south long enough, you'll be served Rhubarb pie, or
pickled Rhubarb. But even though parts of it are edible, the Leaves of this plant can
cause staggering, trembling, breathing difficulties, weakness, diarrhea, increased
drinking and urinating and even death.
Rhubarb <--- Castor Bean--->
Castor Bean – All parts of this plant can be toxic, but especially the seeds if they are
chewed. They can cause nausea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, shortness of
breath, excessive thirst, weakness, muscle twitching, convulsions and even coma
English Ivy – Settlers from Europe brought over this plant, commonly seen with landscaping,
over 300 years ago. Unfortunately, this ornamental plant can be deadly to pets. It can cause
stomach upset, hyperactivity, labored breathing, drooling, fever, thirst increase, pupil dilation,
staggering, coma, and even death.
Hemlock – While the Hemlock Trees in Georgia are being killed by a type of Aphid, many of
them still survive. Hemlock trees have no relation to the poisonous hemlock herb.
Hyacinth – While your pets will have to go into the water, the water hyacinth, is a pretty food
that causes bad results. Georgia's waterways are being overrun by this amazonian invader.
The bulbs, leaves and flowers can cause colic, vomiting and diarrhea, but is usually not fatal.
For more on this plant see UGA's site http://extension.entm.purdue.
edu/CAPS/pestInfo/waterHyacinth.htm
Hydrangea – This ornamental plant is native to Georgia, but the leaves
and buds of this shrub can cause irritation and inflammation of the
digestive tract, diarrhea and bloody stool.
Johnson Grass – The leaves and stems of young plants can cause breathing problems,
severe anxiety, convulsions, coma and death. There is an intravenous antidote to this toxin.
Lantana – From Central America, this beautiful flowering plant
grows wild throughout Georgia. The leaves and berries can cause
sluggishness, weakness, boldly diarrhea. In severe cases,
pets can die within 2-4 days after ingesting the berries.
Nightshade – The most toxic of all small weeds, this plant which grows in shady areas can
quite simply kill your dog or cat outright. All parts of this plant can cause hallucinations, severe
intestinal disturbances, diarrhea, drowsiness, numbness, dilated pupils, trembling, labored
breathing, nasal discharge, rapid heartbeat, weak pulse, incoordination, paralysis or severe
shaking of the rear legs, bloat, and it can be fatal.
Oak – There are several different species of Oak trees in Georgia, most of which cause
intestinal disorders or more serious symptoms.
Philodendron– This leafy ornimental plant grows extremely well in Columbus. It can cause
upset stomach, convusoins, asphyxiation, death.
Yew Tree(Yarrow) – This tall slim tree has shoots and leaves that can be deadly to small
animals. Breathing problems, trembling, weakness, heart problems, stomach upset and very
sudden death.
Umbrella Plant – This plant was used for medicine by
Native Americans, but it is deadly to animals. It can cause
Vomiting, respiratory problems, kidney failure,
tremors, abdominal pain and death.
This information is provided for educational purposes only, please see a licensed professional, such as a Veterinarian to find
out more about these topics. Copyright 2008 Benning Animal Hospital, LLC, all rights reserved. Some Images used with
GFDL-GNU License or by permission of www.stockphotos.com.
out more about these topics. Copyright 2008 Benning Animal Hospital, LLC, all rights reserved. Some Images used with
GFDL-GNU License or by permission of www.stockphotos.com.
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