Posted on: July 16, 2008
Beware the Brugmansia
Keep Fido healthy and your garden in tact
By Margraret Littman
CTW Features
Image courtesy istockphoto
Horticulture environmental consultant Maria Rock says it is possible to have a beautiful garden without plants that may be toxic when eaten by curious animals. In many cases, a dog or cat would have to eat a "cabbage-size�" amount of a plant before getting ill, and most chew just a leaf or two. That said, keeping these plants out of the dog-friendly yard is common sense. If your dog does get sick, Rock suggests taking a stalk from the plant with you to the vet's office.
Plant
Agapanthus-Lily of the Nile (Roots)
Amaryllis (Bulb)
Azaleas & Rhododendrons (Entire plant)
Brugmansia - Angels trumpet (Flowers)
Convallaria magalis -Lily-of-the-valley (Entire plant)
Cycads/palms (Seeds)
Daffodils and other narcissus (Bulbs)
Daphne (Berries and entire plant)
Eupatorium rugosum -white snakeroot (Entire plant)
Foxgloves digitalis (Entire plant)
Hedera - English ivy (Leaves and black berries)
Lantana camara (Unripe green berries)
Nerium oleander (Entire plant)
Rhubarb (Leaves only)