CP - Toxic to Dogs Harmful Nasties
There is a variety of foods and plants that are toxic and poisonous to dogs. Below is a list of some of the common ones however its not comprehensive and you need to check your gardens and home to ensure that items are safe for your new furbaby.
Checking to see if a plant or food is safe could safe their lives.
Warning: If you think that your puppy has either consumed a toxic plant or food or has been in contact with a toxic plant, contact your vet immediately.
Plants
Is a poisonous plant lurking in your backyard?
Not all greenery is safe for pets and some varieties can cause serious illness or even death. It’s a good idea to check your backyard prior to puppy coming home to ensure that any nasties are removed from temptation.
Its best to check your individual plants to ensure that you have investigated if they are safe. These are just some of the common plants that we have selected form the list available on the web.
Aloe Vera |
Azaleas |
Asparagus Fern |
Bird of Paradise |
Chrysanthemum |
Cycad Palm |
Daffodils |
Dieffenbachia |
Fiddle Leaf Fig |
Ivy |
Japanese Sago Palm |
Jade Plant |
Lantana |
Lilies |
Oleander |
Mistletoe |
Mushrooms & Toadstools |
Narcissus Bulbs |
Philodendron |
Rhododendrons Rhubarb Rubber Tree Plants |
Spinach |
Tulips |
Tomato and Potato Leaves and stems |
Wild Cherry |
Above are examples only of plants that we have been found on a general search of the internet and not an exhaustive list by far. Please, please, please check your own plants to safeguard your furbaby.
Foods – remember this is just an example of foods that are poisonous to dogs
When it comes to foods, investigate, and check prior to feeding your furbaby a tasty treat as it might not quite be the treat you intended it to be!
Almonds |
Apricots |
Avocados |
Balsam Pears |
Chocolate |
Coffee Grounds |
Fatty foods |
Ham (so no Christmas Ham for puppy!) |
Grapes |
Japanese Plums |
Macadamia nuts |
Mouldy or spoiled food |
Mushrooms |
Garlic |
Onion and Onion Powder |
Pear and Peach pits |
Raisins |
Yeast Dough |
Useful link: The animal Poisons Helpline is a registered animal charity that provides a free service to pet owners that can provide rapid up to ate first-ad advice.
Australian Animal Poisons Helpline | A Specialist Service For Poisoned Pets