Animal Lovers: These 7 Popular Holiday Plants Are Toxic to Dogs

If you are gifting plants this Holiday Season, and you or the recipient have dogs, make sure it isn't one of the 7 plants on this list.

The Holidays Are a Time of Giving

The holidays are a time of giving, and we all spend so much time stressing over the perfect gift for the people on our list. While a pretty plant can make a most excellent holiday gift, you should be aware that some traditional holiday plants are actually are incredibly toxic to dogs.

Don't Accidentally Poison Man's Best Friend

If you plan to gift a plant this holiday season and either you or your intended recipient have a dog, you'll want to be sure you don't accidentally poison man's best friend. It can be very easy to forget that not all plants are safe for animals.

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Animal Lovers Have to Be Cautious With Plants Around Their Pets

As a pet owner myself, I try to take extra precautions when it comes to plants, floral arrangements, wreaths, and bouquets that are brought into my home.

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Symptoms Can Range from Mild to Life Threatening

So which plants are toxic? There are actually several, and the symptoms can range from mild to life threatening depending on the plant and how much, and even which parts, are ingested.

Before You Gift Check Our List of 7 Traditional Holiday Plants That Are Toxic to Dogs

Before you gift someone a plant this holiday season, make sure it isn't one on our list below if either of you have a dog.

7 Popular Holiday Plants That Are Toxic to Dogs

There are a number of plants and flowers that are used to celebrate the Holiday Season, and they can make lovely gifts. However, you should use caution if you have pets at home. Some of those traditional holiday plants are actually toxic to your dogs. We have 7 of them for you below.

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