Common Name: Aloe Vera
Scientific Name: Aloe Vera
Toxicity: Dogs / Cats
About: Aloe can have a positive impact in your pets life due when used externally. However, when it comes to the plant itself, if your dog or cat ingest it, it is toxic. Effects include increase in fluid in your pets stomach, bowel movements, vomiting, diarrhea and/or change in urine color.⠀

Common Name(s): English Ivy, California Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy)
Scientific Name: Hedera Helix
Toxicity: Multiple pets (Dogs / Cats / Horses)
About: Can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, hyper-salivation, diarrhea, coma, muscular weakness, etc. It is said that the foliage is more toxic to your pet than berries!

Common Name(s): Corn Plant
Scientific Name: Dracaena Fragrans ‘Massangeana’
Toxicity: Dogs & Cats
About: Corn plant if ingested by pets can cause excessive drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, depression, and lack of coordination. It can also cause dilated pupils (More commonly in cats)

Common Name(s): Sago Palm
Scientific Name: Cycas revoluta
Toxicity: Pets (dogs, cats, horses, etc) & humans (kids)
About: Sago plants are considered toxic to animals and humans. Unlike other plants where only certain parts of the plant are toxic, with the sago plant, every single part can have a negative effect on you and your pets. The most toxic part to your dog / cat is the plants seeds/nuts. Ingesting even a SINGLE seed can be deadly to your pet. Obviously size of your dog and amount ingested will play a factor, but please don’t take the risk.

Common Name(s): Philodendron
Scientific Name: Philodendron
Toxicity: Dogs / Cats / Humans
About: Philodendron’s are considered toxic to both your pets (dogs / cats) and humans. Any amount of consumption is said to cause severe irritation in your pets mouth. Your dog / cat will experience a burning sensation which may cause them to start pawing at their face or mouth, drooling, foaming, and/or coughing. If your pet ingests a large amount of Philodendron it could cause severe respiratory and digestive issues. Philodendron’s can also be fatal depending on the size of your pet and how much is ingested.

Common Name(s): Oleander
Scientific Name: Nerium oleander
Toxicity: Dogs / Cats / Humans
About: Unlike most plants that are toxic, Oleander is one of the most toxic plants that people have in & around their homes and gardens that people often don’t even realize. Oleander is not only toxic to pets, but it’s toxic to almost all animals including humans (children). A SINGLE petal from the Oleander flower can kill a child. Ingesting, smoking, burning can all be toxic. Aside from death, the Oleander will cause diarrhea, vomiting, upset stomach, intense pain, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, etc.

Common Name(s): Lily of the Valley
Scientific Name: Convallaria majalis
Toxicity: Dogs / Cats / Humans
About: Lily of the Valley is toxic to multiple pets including dogs, cats, horses, etc. Toxic effects from ingestion include vomiting, increased heartbeat, disorientation/balance, seizures, change in blood pressure, coma, and at times can be fatal. Lily of the Valley can be located inside the home from clippings or in your garden as it is a common perennial that is planted for it’s ease of care and beautiful flowers. The whole flower is toxic however the bulb and root are the most toxic, so if your dog likes to dig into your garden beds, make sure you don’t have these around!