22/09/2025
FYI
🍁AUTUMNAL TOXIC PLANTS FOR DOGS🍁
A particular concern for dog owners is whether their autumn garden is harbouring plants that could be poisonous to their pets. Most people are unaware of the plants that could be dangerous and even potentially fatal to our dogs.
Here are the 6 of the most harmful autumn plants:
🌸Hydrangeas🌸 – The bulbs of these plants are highly toxic to pets, as they contain cyanide. Although serious cases of poisoning are rare they can cause stomach problems, vomiting and intestinal blockages
🌲Yew Trees🌲 – The needles and seeds of a yew tree are extremely poisonous to most animals. Eating just the leaves can lead to dangerous consequences (even leading to death in severe cases). The leaves are easily identifiable, so you should be able to spot them. If you have a pet that likes to run free around your garden, it’s best to avoid planting this
🌳Horse Chestnut Trees🌳 – Be cautious around Horse Chestnut trees from September onwards. The tree bark, leaves, flowers and conkers can all be fatal to animals if consumed. It can cause gastrointestinal distress, disorientation, spasms and even death
🪻Autumn Crocuses🪻 – These flowers might be outwardly beautiful, but they can be toxic if dogs get too close. If ingested they can cause general gastrointestinal upset including drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. These flowers also bloom in Spring
🌺Amaryllis🌺 (Hippeastrum spp): All parts are toxic to cats and dogs, but especially the bulbs. Also present in winter
🌼Chrysanthemum🌼 (Chrysanthemum): All parts of the plant are toxic, although the smell is likely to deter dogs and cats.
