Many dogs and cats are mischievous and will nibble or chew on anything that takes their fancy.
This might just happen to be some bulbs or rhizomes that have just been dug up.
Lillium bulbs are not the only culprits to hide a poisonous substance.Irises,lily-of-the-valleyandagapanthusare the same.
The thought of their hidden poison need not prevent the gardener growing these plants though.
Cats dont dig up these plants to chew on the bulbs, though dogs might.
Plants that are Poisonous to Dogs
Dogs are affected by a different range of plants appropriately calleddogbanes.
So what plants belong to the dogbane family?
Daffodils,autumn crocus,lily-of-the-valleyandgladioliare also baddies where dogs are concerned as are narcissus and tulips.
Plants such as theCharming dieffenbachia,Christmas rose,Flamingo plantandfoxglovesare extremely poisonous.
The foxglove family in particular are extremely toxic.
CycadsandHeavenly Bamboo also known as nandina domestica are also deadly plants to dogs if chewed.
These are only a few poisonous plants; there are many more.
Most dogs dont chew plants and some who do so as puppies grow out of the habit.
Some plant poisons cause cardiac arrhythmia and death.
Taking a sample of vomit or stool with you to the vet may help him diagnose the poison.
In most cases the vet will try and eliminate the poison quickly from the animals stomach.
An enema may also be given.
It should be given at the rate of one tablespoon per 10 lb body weight.
This liquid can be given via a syringe such that used to baste a turkey.
If your dog has not vomited within five minutes, wait another ten then give him a second dose.
Never exceed this amount as too much can be poisonous in itself.
