Many of these were caused by household substances that may seem perfectly harmless to you. For many years I was an avid collector of houseplants. Ingestion can cause cardiac failure and even death. Also, a plant can be inedible without being poisonous. Alternanthera dentata is native to the West Indies and Brazil. When a cat chews on a begonia or ingests any part of it, the oxalates cause tissue damage and pain. And don't forget about extremely dangerous snail pellets, rat poison and human medications, such as anti-inflammatories and paracetamol. American Veterinary Medical Association: ''A Pet Owners Guide to Poisons.''. Also, a plant can be inedible without being poisonous. Plants listed as either non-toxic, or potentially toxic with mild GI upset as their symptoms are not expected to be life-threatening to your pets. The ASPCA Poison Control Center warns that consumption of any plant material may cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats. To check if the plants in your house and yard are safe for your dog, review the Poison Control Centers website. If untreated, acute kidney or renal failure may occur. The plant I got is indeed (I hope, through looking at photos and checking the German name my friend gave me) the pink-leafed one; It is scentless, and looks very different from the plant mentioned on the poisonous-for-pets lists. denticulata (R.Br.) 2: Prescription medications for people. Cut it back lightly in late spring and again in late summer to promote fresh bushy growth. And it doesnt always take a large dose to do major damage. Some of the more toxic plants to dogs include: Azaleas and rhododendrons. "Often, if pets are chewing on plants it's a sign they don't have anything more appealing," Dr Parker says. "I don't believe in recommending 'safe plants' as there is increasing information coming out on new toxic plants each day, so one which may have been deemed 'safe', such as gardenias, are now considered to contain toxic principles," O'Kane tells ABC Everyday. All rights reserved. The sago palm is an extremely poisonous plant to dogs when ingested, causing bloody vomiting and diarrhea, bleeding disorders, liver failure and death. [2] Plants of the genus may be known generally as joyweeds, or Joseph's coat. You can find a list of dangerous plants here. Darkerchocolatecontains more of these dangerous substances than do white or milk chocolate. Alternanthera dentata - Wikipedia Some foods, such as onions and garlic, as well as beverages that are perfectly safe for people can be dangerous, and sometimes fatal, for dogs. Pet owners should be especially vigilant when using insecticides as these tend to have a higher degree of toxicity. Text STOP to opt-out, HELP for more info. Geranium: All varieties of this common container plant are poisonous to dogs. The philodendron family, which includes Swiss cheese plant, heartleaf and fiddle-leaf philodendron, have a toxicity level of mild to moderate for cats and dogs. Plants listed as either non-toxic, or potentially toxic with mild GI upset as their symptoms are not expected to be life-threatening to your pets. Eating any part of a daffodil can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, arrhythmias, convulsions and a serious drop in blood pressure.