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Plant

Daffodils

Contact a vet promptly; large amounts or bulb ingestion are more serious.

ModerateDogsCatsRabbits
Lilies, sago palm and pothos kept on a high shelf away from pets

Store hazards sealed and out of reach of animals.

What to do right now

  1. 1.Remove plant material from the mouth
  2. 2.Note how much and which part was eaten
  3. 3.Call your vet or a poison line with the plant name

Symptoms

  • Vomiting and diarrhoea
  • Drooling
  • Abdominal pain
  • In severe cases: heart rhythm changes and low blood pressure

Details

Category
Plant
Toxicity
Moderate
Species affected
Dogs, Cats, Rabbits
Routes of exposure
Eating any part of the plant, especially the bulb; drinking vase water.
Urgency
Contact a vet promptly; large amounts or bulb ingestion are more serious.

Veterinary treatment

Bulbs are far more toxic than leaves or flowers. Dogs that dig up and chew bulbs in autumn are the classic cases.

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