Watch out for these Plants in September!

Autumn is just around the corner, keep an eye out for these plants..

Autumn plants, fallen fruit and seeds (you name it!) has start appearing. Here are common toxic plants for pets (especially dogs and cats) during September to watch for: Flowering & garden plants

Autumn crocus

• Blooms in early autumn

• Highly toxic (contains colchicine)

• Causes vomiting, organ failure—this is one of the more dangerous seasonal plants

Cyclamen

• Common in gardens and indoor pots

• The roots/tubers are most toxic

• Can cause drooling, vomiting, and heart rhythm issues

Chrysanthemum

• Popular in autumn displays

• Mild–moderate toxicity

• Symptoms: drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea

Trees, berries & hedgerows

Yew

• Evergreen hedging plant

• Extremely toxic—even small amounts can be fatal

• Affects the heart very quickly

Rowan (mountain ash berries)

• Bright red berries in autumn

• Can cause stomach upset if eaten in quantity

Holly

• Berries appear toward autumn

• Causes drooling, vomiting, and discomfort

Fallen fruit & garden risks

Apples (fallen/rotting)

• Flesh is fine in small amounts, but seeds contain cyanide compounds

• Rotting fruit can also cause gut upset

Acorns (from Oak trees)

• Common in September

• Toxic to dogs in larger quantities

• Can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and kidney issues

Bulbs & indoor plants

Amaryllis (often starts appearing in shops)

• Bulbs are toxic

• Causes vomiting, tremors
  

If your pet show signs of plant poisoning, you need to phone your vets immediately. These signs can include but limited too; vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, lethargy, seizures or struggling to breath.