Working and playing in the yard and garden are very popular activities for the entire family – including our pets.

Backyard Plants

Lilies pose a significant risk to both cats and dogs. Cats in particular can suffer fatal kidney damage.

Tulips and daffodils are popular garden plants that are also toxic to both cats and dogs. The bulbs are the most poisonous part of the plant and should be stored appropriately if saving for future planting

Mushrooms grow quite readily in our province and pet owners should be on the lookout for them

Azalea/Rhododendron plants are more toxic to dogs than cats. If you suspect your pet has consumed azalea/rhododendron, seek medical attention immediately.

Dieffenbachia is more common as an indoor plant but can be placed outside in warmer weather

Philodendron plants, while different from dieffenbachia, have similar toxicity attributes. Philodendrons also are mostly indoor plants in our climate.

Dracaena is typically an indoor plant in our climate

Cannabis (Marijuana) Intoxication the incidents of cannabis intoxication in pets have increased significantly since marijuana was legalized in Canada in 2018

Chokecherry fruit is not poisonous, but the pits can be if eaten in a great enough quantity. All fruit within the Prunus family of trees and shrubs produce fruit pits that can produce natural cyanide. This includes plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, and apricots

Rhubarb stems are not poisonous, but the leaves of the plant are

Onions and garlic are common in our kitchens, but they can also be grown in our gardens

Tomatoes, when ripe, are not toxic to pets, but unripe tomatoes, as well as the stems and leaves of the plant, can be

Potatoes belong to the same nightshade family of vegetables as tomatoes and therefore can be toxic to both cats and dogs if raw. When cooked, the toxicity is reduced

Mulch Ensure your mulch is free of any additional additives or chemicals that may be toxic to animals

Complete plant list: https://www.aspca.org/…/anim…/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants