Poisonous Plants For Dogs

Dog Has A Purple Tongue

Ok, so most of us probably have some sort of yard that our dog is allowed to play in right? Great, because you want to get your dog out of the house whenever possible to let in roam in the breeze and play in the wonderful world, known as the outside. So many things to do for pooch out there. It can find bugs, chase squirrels, bark at the neighbor’s cat, and roll around in the lawn. This sounds like a grand old time doesn’t it? Are there any dangers you should be aware of? There are, and they may be more common than you think. There are actually quite a few poisonous plants for dogs, that are common in nurseries.

There are a few plants that are deadly to your pet (also a couple to us). These include the plans of Rhubarb, Poinsettias, Daffodil (which is a common flower), Bleeding Hearts, Buttercups, and a few others. For a full list of poisonous plants that may harm your animal, see your local vet clinic for a list of local plants. There really isn’t too much you can do in the way of training a dog not to eat plants or flowers. It may even eat a bug or two in its day and you can’t prevent everything but you can certainly try.

My advice would be to plant any of these in your yard if you know the dog is going to go after it. It’s just that simple. If for some reason however, you must plant one of these in your yard, do so in a manner, which it will not come anywhere close to harming your pet. Keeping this in mind makes you a very watchful owner and also sets you apart from the crowd. It would amaze you how many people take little consideration into the health of their pet. A sign of bad health is if your dog has a purple tongue or a red tongue.

Daily training is an important part of keeping your dog where you want it to be. You have to stick to schedule and you have to stay on top of your goals. You also can’t exactly train the animal not to eat plants, because one try could be one too many. Training your dog on a daily basis is not just important for the yard, it is important to the overall mental state of your animal. Repetition is not necessarily needed, but it will certainly help in getting the point across.

The same can be said for any number of problems, digging, jumping, barking, and the list could go on forever. You need to take a step back and focus on what exactly is causing your dog to erupt like this. Is it the fact that you are never home, never give the dog that needed attention? It is alright to give attention from time to time throughout the day, but never smother the animal. Take some time and learn from your pet. It is letting you know what is wrong and you may not even notice it. The answer is right in front of your nose.