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This bog plant is found in sunny locations and around the margins of water gardens. Leaves are heart shaped to almost round with a diameter of 2–3 inches. Edema of the lips, tongue, and throat may also be seen.Ĭommon names: Marsh marigold, cowslip, meadow bright, soldier’s buttonsĭescription: Yellow-gold flowers are found in large numbers on branching stems. Signs: Pain and swelling of the mouth, acute inflammation of the oropharynx accompanied by salivation, and/or pawing at the mouth and drooling may occur following ingestion. Toxins: Protoanemonin (an irritating oily substance) Leaves vary in size depending on the cultivar but usually have three lobes and a toothed margin. A ruff of divided leaflets is found below the flower along the stem. Louis, MO: Mosby 1998Ĭommon names: Pasque flower, windflower, lily of the field, wild crocusĭescription: Small daisy-type flowers in a range of colors from pale blue to pink with yellow centers. Here is a list from Toxic Plants in Small Animal Toxicology and Poisonings. There are however other plants that are harmful.

Spring plants: many plants that we use can be toxic, think bulbs, most people are aware of lily toxicity, these are very dangerous for cats in particular.

It is safest to avoid this type of mulch as there are other less harmful products to use that will look just as great around your trees and flower beds. Granted it does take a fair bit of mulch to harm a large dog, it does not take that much to harm a small dog. Most of it is fine however, because cocoa mulch is made from cocoa beans it contains theobromine, this is the active ingredient in chocolate and it is the reason why we are concerned when a dog eats chocolate.

Cocoa mulch during the spring lots of people use mulch.

There are a couple of things to be aware of Let’s start with gardening, everyone loves to start planting and cleaning up around the yard at the first signs of good weather. Okay, so there are some downsides – rain, pollen, and some dangers for our pets that you should be aware of.

Spring is the best time of the year, the weather is getting a little warmer, the days are staying lighter longer, and the birds have returned.