Are Geraniums Poisonous to Dogs? Yes!! Pet Poisonous Plants to Avoid (Photos)

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Last Reviewed:May 24, 2023 by Gabrielle Marks

Are Geraniums Poisonous to Dogs? Discover if geraniums are poisonous to dogs as well as additional authoritative resources on the subject.

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Geraniums ARE poisonous to dogs.

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), geraniums are poisonous to dogs and cats.

Toxic Symptoms of Geranium Poisoning

Are Geraniums Poisonous to Dogs - Symptoms

If your dog or cat ingests parts of the geranium flower, it may experience vomiting, anorexia, depression, and/or dermatitis. The ASPCA recommends calling your veterinarian immediately.

Additional Plants to Avoid

If you have an inquisitive dog that likes to explore through taste, there are several flowering plants that you will want to avoid planting in your landscape that are far more toxic than geraniums. Symptoms of some toxic plants can even include death. Here are a few to avoid.

Keep in mind when considering plant toxicity several factors can increase the level of toxicity, such as the amount consumed and the size and overall health of your pet. If you think your pet has ingested a toxic plant, call your veterinarian immediately.

Autumn Crocus

Autumn Crocus
Autumn Crocus

Toxic Plant Parts:

Symptoms of Toxicity: vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy.

Bleeding Heart

Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart

Toxic Plant Parts: All plant parts.

Symptoms of Toxicity: vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, respiratory problems, lethargy, tremors, and seizures.

Foxglove

Foxglove
Foxglove

Toxic Plant Parts: All plant parts.

Symptoms of Toxicity: vomiting, diarrhea, weakness,
cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac failure, and death.

Iris

Iris
Iris

Toxic Plant Parts: All parts, particularly the bulb.

Symptoms of Toxicity: vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy.

Larkspur

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Larkspur

Toxic Plant Parts: All plant parts

Symptoms of Toxicity: Constipation, colic, drooling, muscle tremors, stiffness, weakness, and convulsions. Cardiac failure may occur, as can death from respiratory paralysis.

Lily of the Valley

Lily of the Valley

Toxic Plant Parts: All plant parts.

Symptoms of Toxicity: Vomiting, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, disorientation, coma, seizures.

Monkshood

Monkshood
Monkshood

Toxic Plant Parts: All plant parts.

Symptoms of Toxicity: weakness, heart arrhythmias, paralysis, tremors, and seizures.

Star of Bethlehem

Star of Bethlehem
Star of Bethlehem

Toxic Plant Parts: All parts of this plant are considered toxic.

Symptoms of Toxicity: Abnormal heart rate, nausea, vomiting, tremors, and seizures.

Resources

ASPCA “Geranium Toxicity”www.aspca.org/Pet-care/poison-control/Plants/geranium.aspx

Cornell University “Plants Poisonous to Livestock”http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/php/plants.php?action=indiv&byname=common&keynum=30

Pet Poison Helpline
https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/