Vet’s urgent warning to dog owners over common garden hazards that could make your pet seriously ill
It is advised to use weed killer when your dog is safely tucked away indoors to avoid any scary problems.This one may surprise you but conkers contain a toxin called aesculin which can severely poison dogs depending on how many they have ingested.Acorns contain a toxic ingredient called tannic acid which can cause damage to your pup's liver and kidney.Many insecticides and pesticides contain harmful chemicals such as metaldehyde or disulfoton which are extremely toxic to dogs.
These products usually include fertilisers, weed killer or iron which kills moss but can also cause skin and gastrointestinal problems as well as iron poisoning.This may be a shame for flower fans but several popular garden plants are actually poisonous to dogs.Daffodil, lily and spring crocus bulbs are all highly toxic - with symptoms of plant or bulb poisoning including vomiting, upset stomach and heart and kidney problems.
It has similar properties to caffeine and can cause vomiting or diarrhoea and possibly muscle tremors, seizures and elevated heart rate.Stones from Prunus species They can be especially harmful to a dogs health if crushed or broken before ingestion - and the fruit's leaves can also be toxic too.Metaldehyde-based slug and snail pellets are among the most dangerous and common poisonings vets witness.Toads
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