Plants that are poisonous to your pet

Spring brings out the gardener and landscaper in many of us, and we need to make sure the plants our pets are exposed to won't make them sick or worse, cause their death. According to the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center, the 17 most common poisonous plants to pets are:

Lilies
Marijuana
Sago Palm
Tulip / Narcissus bulbs
Azalea / Rhododendron
Oleander
Castor Bean
Cyclamen
Kalanchoe
Yew
Amaryllis
Autumn Crocus
Chrysanthemum
English Ivy
Peace Lily
Pothos
Schefflera

For a larger list of poisonous plants and more details of each plant, CLICK HERE.

Bulbs are very poisonous, so if your cat or dog likes to dig in the dirt, it's a good idea to fence off any bulbs, and if you overwinter them in the basement, keep them where the pets can't get into them. If your pet eats any poisonous plant, call your veterinarian immediately.