Seasonal dangers that dog owners should be aware of.
Here we’ve included some common poisonous substances and foods we see affecting dogs.
Spring poisonsous flowers:
Daffodils can be toxic, most often after ingestion of the bulb but occasionally after ingestion of the flower heads. This can lead to vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy, and in severe cases, may also cause dehydration, tremors and convulsions. These signs can be seen between 15 minutes and one day following ingestion. Other spring flowers, such as crocuses and tulips, are considered to be less toxic but seek veterinary advice if you are worried your pet has ingested them.
Other flowers poisonous to dogs are Ivy and bluebells.
Another danger for dogs are adder bites, the only venomous snake native to the UK. Seek veterinary attention quickly if your dog is bitten.
Lastly, from spring to early summer the pollen count is at its highest and this is when owners are likely to be stocking up on anti-histamine medication. Ingestion of large amounts of anti-histamines results in signs that may include vomiting, lethargy, incoordination, wobbliness and tremors.
