What Veterinary Experts Want Pet Owners to Know
Pet owners everywhere know that some plants are dangerous for pets, but it can be hard to keep track of which plants are dangerous for which animals. At Paws & Claws Pet Medical Center in Troutdale, we treat dogs, cats, small mammals, exotic pets, birds, and more. We're here to help you do all that you can to ensure that your pet lives a long, healthy life.
Poisonous Plants
While the full list of poisonous plants for pets is long, there are some that are most commonly kept in homes and ingested by pets.
- Sago Palm - Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Results in nausea, vomiting, increased thirst, bruising, liver failure, and death.
- Tulips - Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Results in depression, vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive salivation.
- Azaleas - Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Results in vomiting, diarrhea, and heart failure.
- Lilies - Toxic to cats. Results in kidney failure.
What to Do
It's important to note that the ingestion of any plant can cause intense symptoms in pets. If your pets ingest poisonous plants and you're not sure what they ate, or they're showing signs that they might have come into contact with a plant toxin, it's important that you take them to your local veterinarian right away. Don't wait to see if things get better. Time is of the essence when it comes to getting toxins out of your pets’ body and/or administering life-saving treatment to reverse the effects of the toxin.
Call Our Troutdale Animal Hospital
If you think your pet may have ingested a poisonous plant, it's important that you seek medical attention from a qualified veterinarian for your pet right away. Call our office at 503-661-1833 during normal business hours. If you're experiencing an emergency outside of business hours, please proceed to your local emergency veterinary care facility and call us for follow up care. We're here to help your pet recover.