If you are lucky enough to have a garden and enjoy taking care of it, this is something worth paying attention to. Garden experts have outlined some popular plants that can potentially harm pets. They can cause, among other things, irritation, burning and digestive problems in pets if swallowed or even touched.
Rhubarb – its leaves can even harm humans
Rhubarb jam is a good idea for a filling for pancakes. Illustrative photo Krichevtseva/shutterstock
Rhubarb leaves are toxic not only to humans but also to dogs. If you grow this fruit in your garden, try not to touch the leaves when harvesting the stems and plant them outside a fence or away from where children and animals move.
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Foxglove – a plant that has a negative effect on the heart of animals
Common foxglove Iwona Burdzanowska / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
This plant may already be growing in your garden because it is a common flower. Nevertheless, this plant contains cardiac glycosides, which may have a negative effect on the heart of our dogs. Although foxglove poisoning is rare, caution is still required for those who have it in their gardens.
Lily of the valley – don’t be fooled by its beautiful scent
Tear them out, otherwise it will be too late. Tear them out, because then it will be too late, photo: TOMASZ BURDZANOWSKI / proFOTO Iw, Agencja Wyborcza.pl
Although this plant is known for its wonderful scent, it is toxic and may cause dizziness, vomiting and an unpleasant rash. Many homeowners choose garden plants based on their attractiveness and low maintenance costs, but you should first familiarize yourself with their properties. Lily of the valley is poisonous to dogs and cats.
Source: Gazeta
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