SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Springtime is on its way, and so is flower season.
Although a bouquet or new plant would be a pretty addition to your home, you should be aware of those that could seriously harm your furry friend.
The ASPCA lists the top 10 common indoor and outdoor plants and flowers that are toxic to your pets, which are also the plants they receive the most calls about.
10 common plants toxic to pets, according to the ASPCA
1. Lilies
Lillies are toxic to dogs and cats, but cats react more severely to them.
According to ASPCA, signs and symptoms in dogs tend to be limited to stomach upset, though any eaten bulbs could potentially cause a stomach or intestinal blockage. However, any exposure in cats, including leaves, bulbs, flowers, pollen or water that the flowers have been sitting in, can cause acute kidney injury and even death.
2. Azaleas and rhododenrons
If consumed in large quantities, they can cause seizures and irregular heartbeats.
The ASPCA says a mild stomach upset is usually seen with small ingestions in small animals.
3. Sago palms
These are very toxic to small animals, as well as all pets.
“While the entire plant is toxic, the seeds or nuts, are the most toxic part,” said the ASPCA.
They can cause diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty clotting blood, liver failure, and even death.
The ASPCA recommends keeping them out of your yard.
4. Tulips
This very popular household flower can do some damage to your furry friend. They cause upset stomachs in both cats and dogs.
The ASPCA says that if large amounts of the bulbs are ingested, it can cause intestinal or stomach blockage.
5. Hydrangeas
Another popular flower, Hydrangeas contains cyanide.
If your pet eats them, it is most common to see only signs of an upset stomach.
The ASPCA says cyanide poisoning in small animals is very unlikely, but it’s best to keep your furry friends from eating this plant.
6. Peace lilies
A popular plant during the Easter season, Peace lilies are not good for your pets to be tempted by.
Although their signs aren’t severe, this flower contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause stomach upset, drooling and mouth pain. But, since they are not absorbed systemically, they don’t cause organ damage, according to the ASPCA.
7. Devil’s Ivy or pothos
Many know this popular plant as pothos, which are about as poisonous to pets as the peace lilies.
This means the signs from your pets may not be severe.
The ASPCA says that this should not warrant medical attention unless the stomach upset becomes more than mild.
8. Lantana
This vibrant flower can cause liver failure for your pet.
The ASPCA says it’s very unlikely and uncommon unless the plant is eaten over a long period or in very large amounts.
A common symptom is an upset stomach.
9. Daffodils
This flower can cause an upset stomach. The ASPCA says in some cases it can be severe.
If your pet eats the bulbs, it can cause stomach blockage, intestinal blockage, and low blood pressure.
10. Hostas
Hostas may add to your backyard, but keep your pets away when they’re outside.
They can cause an upset stomach.
The ASPCA says that veterinary care is not typically needed unless the stomach upset is more than mild, following an ingestion.
It’s good to be mindful of what your pet is when they’re meandering within the home, or outside on a bathroom break. Consider removing these plants and flowers from anywhere in or on your residence to make sure your pet remains safe.