Many indoor and outdoor plants can make your pets dangerously ill. In the worst-case scenario, it can result in death.

A vital part of pet care is knowing what to keep away from your pets. Although most of these plants will not harm us, the same cannot be said for your cat or dog. So, before you bring them home, discover the effects they can have on domestic animals:

Azalea

Azalea is one of the most beautiful and prevalent landscaping plants. They have beautiful and bright flowers, which are toxic for domestic animals. You should keep the plant away from your pet because consuming only a few leaves is enough to cause long-term damage.

Vomiting and diarrhea are common symptoms when your pet has consumed azalea. If you already have some in your garden, we suggest transplanting it out of your pet’s reach.

Daylily

Your dog can eat daylily without developing any symptoms. However, keep this plant far away from your cat. It is so toxic that even a tiny portion must not find its way into a feline’s system. A small intake of daylily can cause kidney failure in your pet, so we suggest you reconsider not growing it in your home.

Again, if you already tend a daylily garden, transplanting it to an unreachable area is not a bad idea. You can also confine your cat indoors if transplanting is impossible.

Hyacinth

Beyond the lovely scent and bright and beautiful flowers, hyacinth is a deadly plant for animals, especially dogs. Avoid growing it in your yard if your dog enjoys digging.

Castor-oil plant

Castor oil plant would be an excellent addition to your garden, but only if you do not have pets. From the beautiful bright flowers to the green stalk, these species of flowers are deadly for pets. Admire them elsewhere but keep them far away from your household pets.

Hostas

Hostas are great plants for your garden. However, they are also highly toxic to our curious four-legged friends. It would be best if you opted for other non-toxic plants for the safety of your house pet.

English Ivy

Ivy is one of the worst plants you can expose your pet to. The berries, leaves, root, all of it! Although the English ivy appears to be a beautiful landscaping plant, we suggest you consider other options if you have pets at home.

Yew

Yew is an easy plant to tend to, even for beginners. It has beautiful leaves with bright red berries. However, if your dog or cat consumes any part of this plant, it will endanger its central nervous system. It is even worse for horses – it can incapacitate them.

Elephant ear

Most people grow elephant ear in their homes, indoors. However, people who live in warm climes can grow it outdoors.

Either way, you should avoid these plants if you are a pet owner. Some of the common symptoms to expect when your pet consumes this plant include diarrhea, vomiting, and swelling in the mouth area.

Bottom line

While our list may appear too lengthy, there are safer options you can have in the house or your garden. Some include coral bells, spider plants, rattlesnake plants, and African violets.