Marijuana Sago Palm Lilies
Tulips/Narcissus Bulbs Azalea/Rhododendron Oleander
Castor Bean Cyclamen
Kalanchoe Yew
Cardiotoxic plants: (affect the heart)
Convallaria Majalis - Lily of the Valley
Nerium oleande - Oleander
Rhododendron species - Rhododendron Azalea and Rosebay
Digitalis purpurea - Foxglove
Kalanchoe spp. - Kalanchoe (a flowering houseplant)
Plants that could cause kidney failure:
Lilies (Lilium and Hemerocallis species, in cats only)
Rhubarb (Rheum species) (leaves only)
Shamrock (oxalis species)
Plants or fungi that could cause liver failure:
Cycads (Cycad species such as Sago Palm)
Mushroom (Amanita phalloides)
Plants that could cause multiple effects:
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum species) (Hemorrhagic gastroenterities, renal, liver damage and bone marrow suppression)
Castor Bean (Ricinus species) (Can cause renal failure, liver failure, convulsions and death)
Fungi (Mushrooms)
ALWAYS assume that any ingested mushroom is highly toxic until a mycologist positively identifies it. Toxic and non-toxic mushrooms can grow in the same are.
2. What should pet owners do if they suspect their animal has ingested a poisonous plant or mushroom? What symptoms should they look for?
If a pet owner suspects that their animal has ingested a poisonous plant, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. It's advised to bring part of the plant to a nursery for identification if the exact species is not known. Symptoms of poisonings can include almost any clinical sign. The animal may even appear completely normal for several hours or days.
3. Is there a way for pet owners to train or teach their pets not to eat poisonous plants or mushrooms?
A pet owner could train their petsto avoid certain areas of their home or yard where there are poisonous plants. However, the safest method would be to prevent exposure by removing the plants from the pet's home and yard.