Flowers in a Xanthium strumarium A. flava Both types of leaves are up to 6" long and 4" across . Although all parts of this plant are toxic to humans, the plant has a long history of herbal as well as medicinal usage. Weakness, nausea, salivation and vomiting are symptoms of poisoning. alternate, slightly toothed, and petioled. See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: Tags: petals lacking or 5, yellow; stamens many. Tall fescue is a Habitat: Waste places, barnyards, and cultivated grounds. A Little About Celandine. atony, rapid and weak pulse, partial blindness, excessive thirst, frequent urination; later, slow respiration, low temperature, rapid and weak pulse, retention or urine, and convulsions or Although grazed frequently without harm, they produce seeds that are rich in one or more mustard-oil glycosides which can give trouble under certain conditions, or they may cause nitrate poisoning. (L.) Pers. However, there are other plants and flowers, both indoors and outdoors, that can be harmful to cats. Amaryllis In severe cases, animals die from is found naturally in North Carolina only in the extreme northwestern counties. Strong coffee or tea until medical aid is at hand is the best first aid treatment. The cultivated garden ornamentals sessile or nearly sessile axillary clusters. Aesculus spp. Allium Poisonous principle: Ricin, a phytotoxalbumin, plus ricinine (alkaloid), HCN, allergins, and unknown substances. edematous gall bladder and bile duct; microscopic Necropsy: Irriation of stomach or abomasum, congestion of liver and slight Parts of plant: Leafy tops, green or dry. Necropsy: Hemorrhaging of kidney, heart, and rumen, congestion of lungs, and a pale, (Fig. Acid soils; dry, sandy habitats or in bogs. Rattlebush, Animals poisoned: Pigs, cattle, and sheep. Symptoms: Mouth and throat irritation, head shaking, intense salivation, swelling of the There are a number of shrubby plants, both deciduous and evergreen, that are members of this family. Fruit a 3-lobed Poisonous principle: Coumarin is a harmless substance, but under certain conditions (damage by frost or dry weather, badly harvested, molding when stacked with high [over 50%] moisture, or other unknown conditions) it is changed to dicoumarol, a potent anticoagulant. While this is just a movie, the symptoms of toxicity from poppies are very similar. Consideration given to maintain respiration and circulation and to control 31) Deciduous tree, 20-40 ft tall, with alternate, twice-pinnately divided leaves 1-3 ft long; stimulants. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, roots, and seeds; dry or green. Distribution: Throughout the state. Repeat in 3-4 hours; or for horses, 100-200 mg subcutaneously or IV 3 times daily for several days. anorexia, rough haircoat, depression, bloody feces, gastric irritation, friable); soft spleen. Poisonous principle: Diterpenoid glycoside (carboxyatractyloside). E. pulcherrima Ehrh. Flowers white in drooping Flowers with 2 short rounded spurs; wihte or pale pink; tubers yellowish. Stream banks, low Distribution: Two species, M. hybridum Symptoms: Typical saponin poisoning, see Agrostemma. 9), may be important as a source of nitrate poisoning. L. siphilitica Parts of plant: Aboveground parts; green or dried in hay. Symptoms: Lower blood pressure and heart beat, pulmonary hypertension, coma, and finally die. Nut elongated. Poisonous principle: Alkaloids: lobeline, lobelanine, and others; plus a volatile oil. The plants become quite large and tough later in the season and are eaten only occasionally at that point. Flowers solitary in the leaf axils, on long stalks; 5-parted with fused Toxicological information is unknown; poisonous nature is questionable. 2) Leaves (fronds) usually 10-40 in. Although it is relatively uncommon in North Carolina, it is scattered sparsely in nearly all parts of the state. long-petioled, and to 6 in. Leaves small, - Candelabra-cactus. Poisonous principle: Exact identity unknown, but possibly a saponic glycoside, phytolaccatocin, and related triterpenes, oxalic acid, and alkaloid (phytolaccin). Poisonous principle: Several isoquinoline alkaloids such as cularine and its derivatives. - Ground-cherry, tremors in their hind legs; urine may become dark and coffee-colored and the animals becomes recumbent and unable to rise. Celandine. Poisonous principle: Juglone (phenolic derivative of naphthoquinone). Habitat: Around gardens and waste places. D. canadensis Kaffir-corn, Milo, Sargo, Animals poisoned: Cattle mostly, but all animals. - Asparagus, Chelidonium majus L. 33) A biennial herb with a smooth, purple-spotted or -lined, hollow stem, to 8 ft tall by the second season. stimulants with supportive therapy. Habitat: Shallow streams, drainage ditches, and marshes. alternate, simple, 3-8 in. Agrostemma githago L. cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing tobacco. Description: Perennial herb; glabrous, with tufted narrow leaves, 6-10 in. racemes. racemes; white, blue, or purple. Cuttings from these shrubs can be poisonous because they contain hydrocyanic acid similar to The sago palm is an extremely poisonous plant to dogs when ingested, causing bloody vomiting and diarrhea, bleeding disorders, liver failure and death. Parts of plant: Partially wilted leaves, with toxicity persisting in the leaves for several weeks. A veterinarian should be called as soon as possible. obtusifolia L.; C. tora of earlier authors) Symptoms: Muscular weakness with prostration, slow breathing, subnormal temperature, dilation of pupils; later the animal develops convulsive movements of the head and legs, feeble pulse, and finally death due to Coastal plain and lower piedmont Tall, evergreen, harsh textured stem, infrequently branched unless the apex is damaged or removed; cone terminal. Treatment: Use of antihistamines, cold packs to mouth, demulcents. necrosis in the tubules; albuminous degeneration in the liver. respiratory paralysis. - Corn Fruit an elongate Lantana, particularly Flowers clustered in a dense, terminal Seasonally different stems; in early spring, a thick, nongreen, brownish, unbranched stem with a terminal cone, ephemeral; followed in early summer by a slender, green, profusely branched stem and lacking a cone. racemes. wide; stem narrowly winged as a result of the extension of the leaves down the stem; Marsh. Habitat: Rich woods, flat woods, and low grassy fields. Treatment: Immediately remove animals from pastures. in diameter, cream-colored or yellow and persisting throughout the winter. Description: Coarse annual or - Poisonous principle: Various quinolizidine alkaloids. Seeds should not be given to caged birds. Necropsy: Gastrointestinal irritation and some hemorrhage; acute parenchymatous nephritis with some Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch - Perirenal Legumes inflated, straight, with 1 or 2 seeds. E. cyparissias Small - Lambkill, Sheep-laurel, The seeds, however, are eaten by snails, slugs, mice, chipmunks . Eubotrys and Leucothoe spp. 18). dogs. Animals poisoned: Cattle, goats, and primarily sheep. Coniine and coniceine are teratogenic. Related plants: Chenopodium album L., the common (aminoglycosides). Young bees have been poisoned by nectar from the flowers. leaflets per leaf and flattened legumes. The saltwort or beachwort (Batis maritima L.) is a succulent, aromatic shrub of the salt marshes in southeastern North Carolina. A. reclinatum Gray, which has white flowers and 2, 3, 4, 7, 22, 28, 29. Delphinium opposite, pinnately divided with 5-11 leaflets which are toothed on the margin. Distribution: (Map 7) Mountains and locally in the piedmont. oliguria to capsule of 5 carpels. The Pet Poison Helpline lists the entire poppy plant, including the seeds, as toxic to dogs. racemes are recognized as leaflets 1-2 in. Symptoms: Toxicity similar to that from bracken fern, except that appetite remains normal until near the end of illness. petioles, rachis, and bloating, pupils contracted or dilated, slow pulse, muscular weakness, straddled stance, and - Horsetail, Scouring-rush. Black cherry, Cherry. L. - petals without glands at the base. - Chinese Parts of plant: Fruit, leaves, and bulb. Animals poisoned: Cattle, swine, poultry, horses, goats, sheep. Leaves Distribution: (Map 42) Widely scattered throughout except from the northwest and southeast. Moist or dry woods. Habitat: Creek or river banks, rich woods, edges of woods, and pastures. The wild or cultivated onions and wild (field) garlic are common. Fruit a dark purple or black With the possible exception of insects, the value of this plant to wildlife is low. Leaves Treatment: Supplemental feeding in dry season; nerve sedatives, heart and pedicels are short and broad. stamens numerous; fruit a slender capsule, 2-valved, opening from the bottom upward. Description: (Fig. long; leathery with smooth margin. Description: Erect, annual, dyspnea. Arrow-grass, Poisonous principle: The resin tetrahydrocannabinol and related compounds. 35). Many factors appear to contribute to the formation of the acid, but it is most commonly found when the leaves are partially wilted. Treat locally in some cases (fescue foot). Pieris floribunda Some are reported as poisonous and others are only suspected. Treatment: Parenteral sodium nitrite/sodium thiosulfate. Kalmia, Rhododendron, and Pieris, but others may be just as dangerous if eaten in large quantities. It is poisonous to livestock because it contains protoanemonin, but is of little importance in North Carolina. The plants are spread by the branching of the underground rhizome. - Mexican Description: Shrubs with leathery, evergreen leaves. Distribution: (Map 45) Coastal plain, piedmont, and occasionally in the lower altitudes of the mountains. Daily ingestion is necessary for toxicity. 21) Shrubs with opposite, Argemone mexicana L. Clinical signs of poppy or opioid poisoning include . mucous membranes of digestive tract. Jacq. Description: Shrub 3-7 ft tall with much-branched, somewhat broom-like, greenish, sharply 5-angled stems. Parts of plant: Bulbs brought to surface by frost, plowing, erosion, or digging by animals. This plant should be suspected, however, until more information is available. Related plants: The Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica Poisonous principle: The oxide ascaridol. Bulbs contain toxic alkaloids and are dangerous to Coffeeweed, Coffeebean, Bagpod-sesbania. L. - Common Celandine poppy grows 1-1 feet tall and spreads up to a foot across. Gelsemium sempervirens Brassica spp. Corolla white with a long tube and four lobes. Related plants: Aralia spinosa L. L. opposite below and alternate in the upper portion of the plant; flowers small and green, the sexes separate. Hay containing 20% or more causes poisoning in horses in 2-5 weeks. Trailing on the ground, or climbing in bushes, tall trees, or on fences. Curly dock and rhubarb are frequently associated with Fruit in a globose head. There are seven species in North Carolina; we do not know whether all are poisonous, but they should be suspected until proven nonpoisonous. hemoglobinuria are consistent findings. - Aconite, Staggerweed. Poisonous principle: N-propyl disulfide and 5-methylcystine sulfoxide. Habitat: Dry woods, fields, roadsides, and fence rows. Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus). asphyxia. In later stages, animals may be constipated and (Of minor importance). - dumbcane (Fig. Description: Shrubs with evergreen or deciduous leaves which are tall, arising annually from a perennial from a thick root or deep rhizome. Flowers in terminal fescue. Distribution: (Map 3) Fairly common in the mountains and locally through the piedmont and coastal plain. Michx. Baptisia gastroenteritis. Stems green, red, or purple; leaves Description: The varieties of this grass are coarse annuals with leaves more than 1 in. Parts of plant: Leaves in partially wilted condition. raceme. However, greater celandine tastes unpleasant, which is why poisonings in dogs are fortunately rare. Crow-poison, Flypoison, mint. This is fairly common in the state in wet habitats and is sometimes associated with hay, causing disturbances when fed to horses. Parts of plant: Leaves or flowers and rhizome. (L.) Moench. Treatment: Oil-type laxative; Flower solitary, nodding, white, with 6 Flowers in small heads; the sexes on different plants. Poisonous principle: Two cardiac glycosides, nerioside and oleandroside; saponins and unknowns. Moist woods and stream banks. Fruit a white, globose hyperemia extending into the cortex; bladder blades rather long and narrow. mydriasis, depression, loss of muscular control and staggering, violent spp. Flowers in large terminal spp. Poisonous principle: Hydrocyanic acid (also called prussic acid), which is one of the decomposition products formed by the action of enzymes on the glycoside amygdalin. Most cats are very wary of eating anything unusual, which means plant poisoning cases taken to the vets are rare. These beetles feed on the pollen and nectar of alfalfa. Flowers small, in short Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, gastric and nervous hypoxia. S. pubens salivation, abdominal pain, nervousness, trembling, glabrous, and stalked. Habitat: Old fields, open woods, often in sandy soil. Fruit berry-like and juicy. Leaves evergreen, corydalis, Rock fumewort. Poisonous principle: Aconitine and other polycyclic diterpenoid alkaloids. Transplantation of ruminal microflora. - Blue Noteworthy Characteristics. The frond of the leaf is broadly triangular in shape and usually divided into three main parts, each of which consists of many small segments, each lobed below and prolonged at the apex. Buxus sempervirens They contain the very toxic alkaloid colchicine, a mitotic poison. 1. Chocolate has a dark side: Cocoa-based products are the items most commonly involved in food poisoning in pets, causing anything from mild problems such as tummy . DC.). Symptoms: Diarrhea, colic, and nervousness. - Star-of-Bethlehem. Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall, when other forage is scarce. (Fig. Smaller doses: Parts of plant: Leaves; wood shavings as bedding in horse stalls. Legume rounded - Dutchman's breeches. Coastal plain (Map sedatives; antihistamines. Flowers in terminal clusters; Whatever quantity of poppy seeds your dog happened to eat, it's worth being aware of the signs of toxicity that can occur as a result. spp. The commonly grown types are: Aglaonema spp. Correct hypovolemia and electrolyte imbalance. hemorrhages and (in horses) gray streaks in mycocardium; evidence of ketosis. Parts of plant: Leaves, twigs, and nectar; 0.1-1.5% animal weight necessary to cause symptoms. Treating animals with methylene blue has failed to produce rewarding responses; however, it is not contraindicated and may be used in life-threatening situations. Michx. These are used medicinally in the treatment of laryngitis and asthma; overdoses act as sessile and fertile and the other stalked and sterile but well developed, each with one If taken with other forage, the oak leaves not only are harmless but contain valuable food elements. diarrhea, excitement or depression, weak heart, partial to complete paralysis, difficult breathing. cardiac stimulants, and excess of fluids. When fresh leaves are eaten, they release hydrogen cyanide (HCN) in the stomach or rumen after mastication. Excreted via the kidneys with irritation of the urinary tract (bladder and urethra in particular). Periodicity: During the growing season, or throughout the year if plants are baled with hay or seeds included in feed. - Distribution: Entire state; some species locally quite abundant. Evergreen, abruptly to gradually pointed leaves; stems green and slightly arching; flowers on all sides of the axillary clusters Ants distribute seeds. beans. Poisonous principle: Cardioactive glycoside. Poisonous principle: An oil, protoanemonin, in highest concentration at time of flowering. Problems can occur if dogs accidentally ingest these products or if small dogs receive excessive amounts. Haw. Clippings should not be available to animals. sulfoxide. Treatment: Oils and demulcents orally; digitalis if indicated. Nausea, vomiting, bloody rhizome; leaves usually less than 3/4 inch wide, with whitish midrib on the underside; entire plant reaching 4 1/2 ft tall. Animals poisoned: All livestock, but the plant is seldom grazed except in the absence of better forage. Fruit a dark purple Necropsy: Variable congestion and hemorrhages throughout; degeneration of liver and spleen. Grapes and raisins can cause irreversible damage to the kidneys, possibly resulting in death. Benth. rootstock. obovata (Don) Polhill (C. mucronata Control cardiac arrhythmias with propranolol and keep animal quiet and warm. coma preceding death (very rare). (Group Parts of plant: Roots, leaves, stems, and flowers. Habitat: Moist open woods and fields, meadows, or low thickets. Parts of plant: Leaves and mostly the bulbs (0.5-0.75% animal's weight). petals; fruit a prickly capsule with 3-6 valves opening near the top; seeds many and small. Dog poison No. Description: (Fig. Leaves 3-ranked, broad, oval, sheathing, with prominent veins, plaited. Animals poisoned: Cattle, but poisoning is rare because these plants are seldom eaten. ), which may live in great numbers in baled alfalfa hay. Symptoms: There is a several-hour latent period after ingestion. Annual with hairy stems; flowers pale blue; fruit and calyx become inflated at maturity This species is evergreen, the leaves have a conspicuous vein near each margin, and the fruits are globose Grows best in rich, moist soil in shade. diarrhea with ingestion of plant parts to 2% of animal weight. Leaves glabrous with very small, almost transparent dots. Fruit a spreading, ascending, or drooping ataxia, and finally death. whorled, somewhat thin, and with short petioles. cardiac-associated hyperkalemic effects within 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. The highest concentration of the alkaloids is found in the bulb. Also, be advised that the consumption of any plant material may cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats. Distribution: (Map 8) A common spring flower in the mountains and piedmont and locally in the coastal plain. Zephyranthes atamasca Corolla about 3/8 to 5/8 in. Two species with their distinguishing characteristics, habitats, and distributions are discussed below. Description: Annuals, or herbaceous Treatment: Saline purgative, followed by Nutt.) It is abundant locally in moist fields and open pinelands in the southeastern coastal plain and is possibly poisonous. Necropsy: Macroscopic pallor of skeletal muscles. Treatment: Parenteral thiamine (10 mg/kg body weight). respiratory stimulants, and nerve berry, but seldom formed. Corydalis spp. number 3.) prognosis, whereas those with a small number of Heinz-bodies but high levels of methemoglobin warrant a poor to grave prognosis. Flowers and fruit in long Lungs stamens numerous. These cause red blood cell Minimum lethal dose for sheep is 15-20 oz of young leaves per 100 lb of body weight. (Map 12). However, when in flower it is visited by blister beetles (Epicauta spp. Fruit 3-lobed and somewhat inflated, the seeds flat and winged. sessile. These are evergreen shrubs with (Jacq.) - Smooth Treat limb edema. Moist fields and woods. Purple sesban. L. - Description: (Fig. 3) Perennial herb with a creeping L. ligustrina Necropsy: No gross lesions. follicles; seeds with a tuft of long silky hairs at the apex. Symptoms: Gastroenteritis, Blue flags. Found in rich woods; scattered throughout. Flowers orange to red in drooping, axillary clusters near the ends of the branches. The gymnosperms are characterized by "naked" seeds in cones, salivation, nausea, vomiting, lowered temperature, staggering or complete prostration, difficult breathing, sometimes L. - Ground-ivy, L. inflata Parts of plant: Leaves, opening buds, and young shoots, bark, and roots; the cooked berries are commonly eaten and not poisonous; the fruit and flowers are often used in wine making and are not poisonous in this form. respiratory distress, difficult and open mouth breathing, lowered head, nasal discharge, elevated temperature, audible expiratory grunt, reluctance to move. Necropsy: Distinct syndrome of "perirenal edema" of swine is well known, and cattle show a similar response. (L. americana Fetal death and abortion possible. Description: Annual or biennial herbs with . evergreen, Alocasia spp. opposite or in whorls of 3, 1-2 in. Poisonous principle: The saponic glycosides hederagenin and hederin, plus several other compounds. Britton - Fetter-bush. characters, habitats, and distributions, are described below. Distribution: (Map 54) Common in the coastal plain. diarrhea, shock, and collapse. Sensitivity depends on the particular dog with some dogs showing no side effects while others become critically ill. Treatment: Gastric and intestinal sedation, excess fluids. Cicuta maculata muscles rigid, pulse rate increases and weakens, extremities become cold, cornea of eye may become opaque. (found in the mountains and piedmont), and Juglans spp. The plant belongs to the poppy family Papaveraceae. Massive doses of thiamine for horses (see treatment of (Raf.) Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus, is a plant found throughout Europe and the temperate and subarctic regions of Asia. Distribution: (Map 36) There are four species in the state. K. carolina opposite, simple, oval, dark green above and pale below, with a whitish midrib. (Goldie) Walp. rootstock; stem to 3 ft tall; leaves linear, mostly basal; flowers in a dense rhododendron, Mountain rosebay, Purple-laurel, L. - Great lobelia, Blue cardinal Administer vitamin K1; affected animal seldom recovers. Description: Perennial herbs with simple or palmately divided leaves. stupor, and death from frequent ingestions. It is most abundant in the open pine woods The cheerful blossoms are borne atop leafy stalks and rise above the basal foliage of pinnately lobed, light green leaves. Mainly mountains and piedmont, infrequently in the coastal plain Description: (Fig. Animals poisoned: Swine, cattle, and sheep. 16). Lycium halimifolium Flowers in terminal Parts of plant: Entire plant. Poisonous principle: Possibly an alkaloid and glycoside; small amounts of prussic acid are produced under certain conditions. arthrogryposis; cleft palate reported in cattle. Poppy flowers do not taste good to deer according to gardening experts. Poisonous principle: Perilla ketone, egomaketone, isoegomaketone. antidote. corollas present; the heads several to numerous in a leafy, rounded cluster at the top of the plant. Remove pregnant mares from fescue pasture or hay during last 90 days of gestation. The plants along the coast with short, erect fruiting Treatment: Remove shavings promptly. flower. Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pains, diarrhea; cattle feeding for some time on hay containing spurges become weak, collapse Habitat: Moist fields, roadsides, waste places, lawns, pastures. Fruit a capsule with many small seeds. dilated pupils, cyanosis, and possibly pulmonary Some species are cultivated and often escape and become locally abundant. Pulmonary B. glomerulifera Crowfoot. Zomlefer & Judd. Gross developmental anomalies. Distribution: There are two species throughout the state: M. alba Flowers in terminal Stems to 3 ft long; leaves Poisonous principle: Enzyme thiaminase for nonruminants; toxic principle for ruminants is not known. - Catawba Treatment: Atropine and prompt-acting laxative; pilocarpine. racemes crowded in short terminal panicles; As we mentioned before, different sizes and breeds of dogs can react to toxins in . Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, and sheep. . - Corydalis, Leaves mostly basal, long and 1/2 to 1 in. - Baneberry, Solanum nigrum is a European species and is rare in North Carolina. necrosis; distended bladder; dark-colored bile. catkins; female flowers in small clusters. Parts of plant: Seeds and very young seedlings. One of our most dangerous plants. Leaves spasms begin. 21). D. Don - Leucothoe, Fetter-bush. Fruit globose or pear-shaped, not depressed at the apex. These ten flowers are safe for dogs, even though not exactly an ideal doggy snack. belladonna The first of these is usually responsible for stock poisoning. When it grows in wet soil, the entire plant can be pulled up easily and the roots eaten by browsing cattle. Habitat: Weed of cultivated fields and waste places. L. - Pin cherry, Fire Black snakeroot, Crow-poison, Death Treatment: Heart and respiratory Flowers small in axillary clusters or terminal petals 5, pink to purple; stamens 10. Peruvian cherry. Blood transfusions. and S. nigrum Poisonous principle: Dhurrin, a cyanogenic glycoside with very fast action. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. One may also ask, are California poppies poisonous to dogs? Habitat: Thickets, dry and wet woods, roadsides, fence rows, edges of woods, and stream banks. L. - Red buckeye, Firecracker Monitoring and rapid response: Hand pull before plant goes to seed. - Two species grow in North Carolina. Take care to keep this Christmas decoration away from house pets. 17). Tephrosia virginiana edema. Oil and (L.) Nutt. Related plants: The closely related plant, Lyonia lucida Poisonous principle: Various isoquinoline alkaloids such as apomorphine, protopine, and protoberberine. Wisteria. Edema of connective tissue around kidneys, with blood in the Distribution: (Map 4) Mountains and rarely in the piedmont. To shortly answer the question, can dogs eat poppy seeds and sum everything up, remember that poppy seeds contain Opioids that are highly dangerous to your dog. Treatment: Diuretics, laxatives, nerve - Marijuana, alternate, 4-8 in. Poisonous principle: N-propyl disulfide and 5-methylcystine Habitat: Meadows, thickets, moist banks of streams, springheads, seepage areas, and various habitats where the soil is wet or moist. 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