Are Geraniums Poisonous to Dogs? Discover if geraniums are poisonous to dogs as well as additional authoritative resources on the subject.
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
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
Toxic Plant Parts:
Symptoms of Toxicity: vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy.
Bleeding Heart
Toxic Plant Parts: All plant parts.
Symptoms of Toxicity: vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, respiratory problems, lethargy, tremors, and seizures.
Foxglove
Toxic Plant Parts: All plant parts.
Symptoms of Toxicity: vomiting, diarrhea, weakness,
cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac failure, and death.
Iris
Toxic Plant Parts: All parts, particularly the bulb.
Symptoms of Toxicity: vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy.
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
Toxic Plant Parts: All plant parts.
Symptoms of Toxicity: Vomiting, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, disorientation, coma, seizures.
Monkshood
Toxic Plant Parts: All plant parts.
Symptoms of Toxicity: weakness, heart arrhythmias, paralysis, tremors, and seizures.
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/
