All those people who have decided to have a dog as a pet know that they have acquired a great responsibility and that our furry friends need sufficient attention and care to avoid any organic or driving problems.
However, there are factors that may be more difficult to control because they pose a threat to our dog but also end up in the outdoor environment, sharing the environment with our animal.
- This is the case of poisonous dog plants.
- Which can sometimes be around us but pose a great threat to our friend.
- So that you can identify them and keep your friend away from them.
- We explain which plants are toxic to dogs in this peritoAnimal article and what to do in case of poisoning.
Plants that are toxic to dogs are considered potentially dangerous due to certain toxic properties. We’ve listed some so you can identify and avoid them in dog environments:
In addition to plants, the dog can also come into contact with various toxic substances, so it is essential to recognize the most typical signs of poisoning, to be able to quickly assist the veterinarian.
If the dog has been intoxicated, we may notice the following symptoms:
We also suggest you read our article on canine poisonings, symptoms and first aid.
The best option, without a doubt, will be to go to a specialized person and to facilitate veterinary work, we recommend you to follow the following steps:
In the article on active charcoal for dogs, we explain its use in the case of certain types of poisoning in dogs.
Now that you know the diversity of plants that are toxic to your pet, it’s important that you identify them in your environment and avoid them as much as possible, and you should also keep an eye on your dog when it’s away from home to make sure it doesn’t eat any of these plants.
If your dog is lucky enough to roam freely in nature, you should be even more careful, as many of these plants are found in nature. In this article we give some tips to prevent the dog from eating the plants.
Now, if you like plants and want to bet on those harmless species or plants that dogs can eat, some options are:
Keep in mind that if your dog is used to eating plants and grass, it is important to observe and investigate the cause. In the following video, we explain why some dogs have this habit:
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