Plants and every day items that can be harmful to your…

Plants and every day items that can be harmful to your pets

Dog owners are being urged to keep their pets safe by recognising every day items and plants that can be harmful, if not fatal, to your beloved pet.

There have been many warnings over vibrant yellow spring plants, known as rapeseed plant, which are commonly seen in the Spring and Summer seasons, and warnings over chocolate and grapes. But there are other items that can cause your furry friend to fall in.

The Dogs Trust has a nine-page document informing owners of the plants and substances that will cause harm to your dog, and the signs and symptoms you can look out for. The document states: "This does not represent a complete list of all poisonous plants and is only intended as a guide.

"Please contact your veterinary surgeon for advice or treatment immediately if you think your pet has eaten any of the following plants and is showing a bad reaction. Your pet may also have a sensitivity or allergy to a plant that is not on the list, so always be vigilant and seek help if you are worried about your pet’s health."

Harmful plants include:

Aloe Vera - diarrhoea
Aconite - toxic if eaten, causing nausea and vomiting. May also affect cardiac function through increased heart rate
Angel Wings - Upset stomach, oral irritation, asphyxiation, tremors, seizures, loss of balance. Can be fatal
Apple (seeds) - Seeds contain cyanide
Apricot (kernels) - Kernels contain cyanide. Can be fatal
Asparagus fern - Contains a wide variety of poisons resulting in a large range of symptoms
Avocado (fruit and pith) - Diarrhoea, vomiting, laboured breathing. Can be fatal
Bluebell - harmful if eaten in quantity
Buttercup - Juice may severely injure digestive system. May also cause dermatitis
Cherry kernels - contain cyanise
Christmas rose - harmful if eaten in quantity
Daffodil bulbs - nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. May also cause dermatitis and can be fatal
Dragon tree - vomiting and diarrhoea
English ivy - gastrointestinal tract affected, may cause dermatitis
Foxglove leaves and seeds - toxic if eaten, causing nausea and vomiting
Granny's bonnets - harmful if eaten in quantity
Horse chestnut (nuts and leaves) - harmful if eaten in quantity
Holly (berries) - upset stomach, tremors, seizures, loss of balance
Japanese Spindle - harmful if eaten in quantity
Raisins - causes kidney failure, can be fatal
Rhubarb leaves - large amounts of raw or cooked leaves can cause convulsions and coma. Can be fatal
St Johns Wort - harmful if eaten in quantity