Curious about the plants that are toxic for dogs? Here are 15 (with pictures) and some safe alternatives. Keep your pup safe here!

Have you ever wondered to yourself what plants are toxic for dogs?

Whether you’re looking to bring a new dog into your family soon (yay!) or already have a four-legged family member (also yay!), there are always things pet parents can do to better prepare their home for their dog.

We get asked about that a lot, so we wanted to talk about one that can easily get overlooked.

Believe it or not, one of those things has nothing to do with the house at all, but rather the plants you have inside it or in your yard.

While it doesn’t happen often, it’s possible for a new puppy to find one of your houseplants during unsupervised exploring and think of it as something new and fun to chew on. The same thing could happen to an older dog who has access to a new area, is experiencing separation anxiety, or is introduced to a new plant.

Just in case that happens, you’ll want to make sure you don’t have any poisonous plants around that could cause your dog harm.

We’ve put together this guide to help dog parents make their homes and yards safer by knowing which plants are toxic for dogs (and some alternatives). You can also download the PDF here. 

First, if you’re consulting this article because you think your dog consumed a toxic plant, stop reading and call your veterinarian immediately.

Let’s start by giving you the rundown of what plants are toxic to dogs.

Here are 15 plants commonly found in houses and yards that are poisonous to your dog (with a breakdown below) ⤵️

The juice and gel are safe for dogs (the gel makes a good topical treatment for skin irritations) but other parts of the aloe vera plant can cause diarrhea and vomiting.

This unique exotic plant gets its name from its resemblance to a tropical bird.

However, it can cause nausea, vomiting, and lethargy in your dog.

Also known as “Sago Palm,” this plant is popular for its exotic look. However, every part of this plant is dangerous for dogs!

It contains cycasin, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and liver failure.

Dieffenbachia (also known as “Dumb Cane”)

This plant contains sharp oxalate crystals which will cause irritation, swelling, and burning of your dog's mouth.

Sometimes this is intense enough to make breathing difficult.

Similar to the Dumb Cane above, Devi’s Ivy contains oxalate crystals.

This plant is a favorite for its colorful leaves, but it contains calcium oxalate crystals that are toxic for dogs.

Many varieties of ivy contain toxins that cause abdominal pain, vomiting, and excessive drooling.

If you’d like to have ivy in your house or yard, make sure to research the variety to make sure it’s safe.

While Jade is great for humans because it lives long under a lot of circumstances, it’s not so great for dogs.

It can cause vomiting, slow heart, rate, and even depression.

While the Lily family is quite large, many varieties are poisonous to dogs so it’s best to steer clear of them.

The Peace Lily is especially toxic for dogs.

This is a common houseplant because it’s very low maintenance, but it also contains calcium oxalate crystals which are shown to irritate your dog’s mouth and cause swelling and burning of the tongue.

If severe enough, this can stop your dog from breathing.

This beautiful flower will brighten up your room, but it will also make your dog sick.

It can lead to excessive drooling, diarrhea, vomiting, and abnormal heartbeat.

Also known as “ZZ Plant,” people love this plant for indoors since it thrives in low light.

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