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This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Please note that the information contained in our plant lists is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather a compilation of the most frequently encountered plants.

Mayapples Plant

American Mandrake

Additional Common Names: Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum Family: Berberidaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to...
Arrow-Head Vine Plant

Arrow-Head Vine

Additional Common Names: Nephthytis, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen, Trileaf Wonder Scientific Name: Syngonium podophyllum Family: Araceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Insoluble calcium oxalates Clinical Signs: Oral...
African Wonder Tree

African Wonder Tree

Scientific Name: Ricinus communis Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Ricin (highly toxic) Clinical Signs: Loss of appetite, excessive thirst, weakness, colic, trembling, sweating, loss...
Adam-and-Eve Toxic Plant

Adam-and-Eve Toxic Plant

Additional Common Names: Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant Scientific Name: Arum maculatum Family: Araceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Insoluble calcium oxalates Clinical...
Autumn Crocus

Autumn Crocus

Additional Common Names: Meadow Saffron Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale Family: Liliaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Colchicine and other alkaloids Clinical Signs: Bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, multi-organ damage,...
Azalea Plant

All about Azalea Plant: What You Should Know

Azalea plants have colourful flowers and are common in gardens. They bloom in spring but need special care, like the suitable soil and trimming....
Ambrosia Mexicana Toxic Plant

Ambrosia Mexicana Toxic Plant

Additional Common Names: Jerusalem Oak, Feather Geranium Scientific Name: Chenopodium botrys Family: Chenopodiaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Sesquiterpene lactones Clinical Signs: Vomiting, anorexia, depression
American Holly

American Holly

Additional Common Names: English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry Scientific Name: Ilex opaca Family: Aquifoliaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: saponins Clinical Signs: Vomiting (not in...
Aloe Plant

Aloe

Scientific Name: Aloe vera Family: Liliaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Saponins, anthraquinones Clinical Signs: Vomiting (not horses), lethargy, diarrhea. The gel is considered edible.
Asparagus Fern Plant

Asparagus Fern

Additional Common Names: Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri Family: Liliaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to...
Australian Ivy Palm Plant

Australian Ivy Palm

Additional Common Names: Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Starleaf Scientific Name: Brassaia actinophylla Family: Araliaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Terpenoids, saponins, insoluble oxalates Clinical Signs: Oral irritation,...
Amaryllis Plant

Amaryllis

Additional Common Names: Many, including: Belladonna lily, Saint Joseph lily, Cape Belladonna, Naked Lady Scientific Name: Amaryllis spp. Family: Amaryllidaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Lycorine...
Apple Plant

Apple

Additional Common Names: Includes crabapples Scientific Name: Malus sylvestrus Family: Rosaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Cyanogenic glycosides Clinical Signs: Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in...
Alocasia poisonous plant

Alocasia Toxic Plant

Additional Common Names: Elephant's Ear Scientific Name: Alocasia spp. Family: Araceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Insoluble calcium oxalates Clinical Signs: Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth,...
Japanese andromeda

Andromeda Japonica

Additional Common Names: Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush Scientific Name: Pieris japonica Family: Ericaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Grayanotoxins Clinical Signs: Vomiting (not in horses), diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure Please...
Arum Lily Plant

Arum Lily

Additional Common Names: Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla Scientific Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica Family: Araceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic...
American Bittersweet Toxic Plant

American Bittersweet Toxic Plant

Additional Common Names: Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens Family: Celastraceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Cardenolides, alkaloids Clinical Signs: Vomiting (not...
Apricot Plant

Apricot

Additional Common Names: Group also includes Plum, Peach, Cherry Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca Family: Rosaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Cyanogenic glycosides found in some species Clinical...
American Yew Plant

American Yew

Additional Common Names: Canada Yew, Canadian Yew Scientific Name: Taxus canadensus Family: Taxaceae Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Taxine A and B, Volatile oil Clinical Signs: Tremors, difficulty...
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