are birds of paradise leaves poisonous to dogs?
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The strelitzia reginae type of bird of paradise (pictured above) is extremely common around San Diego and toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Flower seeds contain toxic tannins and the leaves can contain hydrocyanic acid. Signs of poisoning will include labored breathing, eye discharge and digestive discomfort.
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Dracaena is toxic to both cats and dogs. Or rather saponin, a chemical compound that is found in the plant, is toxic to them. A dog eating dracaena leaves can result in vomiting (sometimes with and sometimes without blood), diarrhea, weakness, drooling, loss of appetite, and depression.
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Toxic Bonsai Cycad and Sago palms are cultivated as bonsais and contain cycasin, a toxin that causes liver failure in dogs. As well, plants popularly grown as bonsais include azaleas, boxwoods, cherry, ficus, jade and wisteria, all listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA.
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Bougainvillea is popular in the southern United States, where this flowering evergreen vine can grow up to 12 feet long. If your dog eats bougainvillea, seek veterinary help -- this plant is classified as mildly toxic to dogs and children.
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The plant is poisonous to humans and animals, but dogs are most likely to ingest the toxic seeds and nuts. If you suspect your dog has eaten any amount of this plant, get medical help immediately, because death can occur within hours of ingestion.
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However, some species of fruit trees, particularly apple/crabapple, apricot, cherry, peach, and plum can be toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The stems, leaves, and seeds all contain a chemical that once ingested, is metabolized into cyanide.
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The bird of paradise is an exotic plant with visually stunning flowers. It is an ideal houseplant because it is low-maintenance and is considered non-toxic to humans. A small, unintentional ingestion by a child would likely result in benign gastrointestinal effects such as nausea.
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Yes, they are poisonous, i.e., bay laurel leaves are “toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, and toxic to horses” notes ASPCA. ... Additionally, they are also harmful to dogs including their berries if eaten in large quantities.
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Pothos/Devil's Ivy (Epipremnum Aureum) All parts of this exotic-looking plant can cause problems for your pet dog. This includes the roots, leaves and even the seeds. They're all poisonous and ingesting any part of the plant can lead to diarrhea, vomiting and even liver failure.
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Laburnum: (Cytisus alpinus) All parts of this plant are poisonous, but especially the seeds. Even chewing and spitting out laburnum bark or twigs can affect a dog.
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This plant is known to be mildly toxic to dogs when ingested, occasionally causing abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. The Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla), is generally grown indoors as a decorative plant or cut down for use as a Christmas tree.
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The berries of cycads are highly toxic to dogs, and a dog need eat only a single seed of the sago palm to die. However, all parts of sago palms and other cycads are toxic to dogs, and cause varying responses ranging from drooling, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or a tar-like stool.
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According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, camellia is non-toxic to dogs if touched or ingested. There are no known toxins contained in either camellia or tea plants.
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As with full-sized apples, the stems, leaves and seeds of crab apples contain cyanogenic glycosides, or cyanide -- toxic to puppies and dogs. This can cause vomiting, diarrhea, reduced blood oxygen, decreased heart rate, seizures, coma and even death. If your puppy is eating crab apples, make sure it is only the flesh.
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Native to Brazil, queen palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana) produce bright-green, glossy, arching 10- to 15-feet-long leaves with decorative fleshy orange fruit that drop when ripe. While the queen palm fruit may cause stomach upset in dogs if ingested, according to the ASPCA, the fruit is not poisonous to dogs.
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Some botanists say that crabapple leaves, stems, and flowers are indeed poisonous, while others share recipes for jams and pies. The fact is that – YES – crabapples are toxic to dogs.
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Safe Garden Herbs for Pet Birds : Basil, Chamomile, Chicory, Cilantro (another name for Coriander and Chinese Parsley), Dandelion, Dill, Ginger Root, Fennel, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme.