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Best Dog Friendly Outdoor Plants – As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, we want to surround ourselves with the things that bring us joy – pets and plants! But some plants are not suitable for our furry friends. To help keep pets safe this fall, experts at the Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) have compiled a list of the 10 most popular fall plants so you can see which ones are good for pets and which ones to avoid.
1. Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum spp.) are the most popular flowers we see in autumn, but they are considered poisonous to dogs, cats and horses. If swallowed, symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, coordination, and dermatitis.
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2. Red Maple (Acer rubrum) trees are sometimes very colorful and beautiful fall foliage and are considered non-toxic to dogs and cats. However, the leaves of these trees are considered poisonous to horses – especially when dry. Ingestion can cause anemia, weakness, dark urine, difficulty breathing, miscarriage, and death.
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3. Ginkgo trees (Ginkgo biloba) produce beautiful yellow leaves in autumn. It is important to know that there are male and female ginkgo trees. The males are considered poisonous to pets, but the seeds of the female tree contain ginkgotoxin, which is toxic to our furry friends. Its use may cause vomiting, irritation and dizziness. The easiest way to distinguish the different sexes is by fruit. The fruit of the female tree has an incredibly bad smell, even worse if your pet decides to roll in it!
4. Fountain grass (Penisetum cetaceum) will add height to your flower garden, have beautiful flowers and are non-toxic to pets. Feel free to have these in your yard!
5. ‘Karl Forster’ Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora) makes a beautiful lawn and beautiful flowers to grow in your yard. But be careful because the tips of this plant, which are non-toxic, can scratch pets.
6. Asters (Callistephus chinensis) are a beautiful autumn flower and are usually sold when you find your mum. Fortunately, these plants are not poisonous to dogs, cats and horses.
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7. Rayless Goldenrod (Haplopappus heterophyllus) is a yellow beauty that is non-toxic to dogs and cats, but poisonous to horses. Horses eating between one and ten percent of their body weight in plants can have fatal clinical consequences. Symptoms can last from two days to three weeks and include: inability to work properly, muscle weakness and tremors, palpitations, heart palpitations, fluid retention and inflammation of the nervous system, excessive sweating and difficulty swallowing.
8. Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a great autumn plant. Fortunately, these beautiful, purple plants are not considered toxic to pets.
9. Caryopteris (Caryopteris clandonensis) is not considered toxic to pets and is another beautiful purple plant to add to your fall native.
10. Pansies (Viola tricolor var. hortensis) are considered non-toxic to pets and will bring beautiful fall colors to your yard. They are nice to have and can withstand a bit of cold.
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Although considered “non-toxic,” any plant material that pets eat can cause intestinal irritation, so it’s best to try to prevent them from eating plants in or around your home.
If you suspect your pet has been exposed to poison or a potentially poisonous plant, contact your veterinarian or call the APCC immediately at (888) 426-4435. You can see APCC’s full list of poisonous plants for more information.