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**MoonDog** · 11-14-2012, 09:17 PM

For the past several days, Griffin has been tearing the leaves off the Peace Lily I keep in my bathroom. I'm sure he's been eating them. I just googled to see if the Peace Lily is toxic to dogs and this is what I found:

Lilies -- While lilies are well-known as a serious danger to cats, certain varieties are highly toxic to dogs as well.
The peace lily, calla lily, amaryllis, lily of the valley, autumn crocus and the common houseplant, giant Dracaena or palm lily, are all deemed dangerous to dogs by the ASPCA. Ingestion of lilies can cause gastrointestinal upset, depression, anorexia and tremors.

"Ingestion of lilies can cause..." Does this mean the blooms this plant produces or could it include leaves as well? This plant didn't bloom this year but has remained heathy in the big vase of water it's been in for the past several years. He doesn't seem to be bothered but now I'm worried. It now sits atop a plant stand he cannot reach.

Does anyone have any words of wisdom for me?

**Furbabies mom** · 11-14-2012, 09:29 PM

I got rid of mine when I got Laurel and Violet. My old dog's never bothered anything, but I knew this plant was poisonous and having puppies I knew that they may try to eat it. I don't know what part of the plant is dangerous , but when mine bloomed, it would shed a pollen like substance, that would fall on the floor when you brushed by it. I hope Griffins OK.

**Ladysmom** · 11-14-2012, 09:29 PM

Please take Griffin to your vet asap and get bloodwork done. He will have abnormal liver values if he has been exposed to toxins and hopefully your vet can treat him.

Just a reminder about poisonous plants for all our newbies (and old timers, too!):

Poisonous Plants | petMD

**Snowbody** · 11-14-2012, 10:33 PM

Give the plant to someone without a dog or cat as a gift

I'm hoping that Griff is just fine and he probably is but might not be a bad thing to run it by your vet and maybe get his bloods checked.

**Grace'sMom** · 11-14-2012, 11:40 PM

You didn't say if Griffin was having any symptoms or acting weird?

Both the leaves and the flower is poisonous.... It's a highly poisonous plant for dogs. If he has been eating them, You'd see symptoms: heavy panting, drooling, pacing, vomiting, diarrhea, not eating, lethargic.... Has he shown any of those?

Call the vet to be safe..... and get rid of the plant.

Hope he is okay....

**MoonDog** · 11-15-2012, 08:29 AM

Thank you all. Griffin has not shown any signs whatsoever. No panting, no drooling, no vomiting, no upset tummy. I'm taking him in today for bloodwork. Could damage have already been done without him showing symptoms? I'm so worried now I can't think straight!

**Furbabies mom** · 11-15-2012, 08:59 AM

Here is an article that I read, I'm sure bloodwork will show if anything is wrong.

Praying for him now.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...anRpXz9X-oxrtQ

**MoonDog** · 11-15-2012, 09:19 AM

Thank you Deb. I'm hoping his lack of symptoms is a good sign. I'll know this afternoon where we stand.

**Furbabies mom** · 11-15-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MoonDog

Thank you Deb. I'm hoping his lack of symptoms is a good sign. I'll know this afternoon where we stand.

Yes, it seems he would of acted like a burning or numbing sensation if it was bothering him. Maybe he's like those circus guys that eat strange things and it doesn't bother them!! LOL

**Summergirl73** · 11-15-2012, 09:31 AM

Just wanted to tell you that our 2 old babies (Katie and Lucky) BOTH ingested rat poison one stay at our Grandmothers house. We obviously had no idea it was there and my DH heard Katie eating something....that's when he found it

. They never had the first symptom! DH and I took them both to a vet in the middle of the night that was 45 minutes away in Greensboro where they had to receive emergency medical treatment. It was terrifying. They both lived very long and happy lives though (both were 15 when they passed). The reason I share this with you is that having no symptoms does not necessarily mean no problem. Definetly get him to the Vet to be sure his levels are ok. Thinking of you!

11-14-2012, 09:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
MoonDog Maltese Guru Name: Robin Dog's Name: Phoebe Trixibell (adopted) and Griffin (Bonnie's Angel) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N Florida Posts: 3,285	Griffin grazed on a toxic plant. For the past several days, Griffin has been tearing the leaves off the Peace Lily I keep in my bathroom. I'm sure he's been eating them. I just googled to see if the Peace Lily is toxic to dogs and this is what I found: Lilies -- While lilies are well-known as a serious danger to cats, certain varieties are highly toxic to dogs as well. The peace lily, calla lily, amaryllis, lily of the valley, autumn crocus and the common houseplant, giant Dracaena or palm lily, are all deemed dangerous to dogs by the ASPCA. Ingestion of lilies can cause gastrointestinal upset, depression, anorexia and tremors. "Ingestion of lilies can cause..." Does this mean the blooms this plant produces or could it include leaves as well? This plant didn't bloom this year but has remained heathy in the big vase of water it's been in for the past several years. He doesn't seem to be bothered but now I'm worried. It now sits atop a plant stand he cannot reach. Does anyone have any words of wisdom for me? __________________ I would hate to live in a world without dogs, glass, or wine...

11-14-2012, 09:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,613	I got rid of mine when I got Laurel and Violet. My old dog's never bothered anything, but I knew this plant was poisonous and having puppies I knew that they may try to eat it. I don't know what part of the plant is dangerous , but when mine bloomed, it would shed a pollen like substance, that would fall on the floor when you brushed by it. I hope Griffins OK. __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

11-14-2012, 09:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ladysmom Maltese Guru Name: Marj Dog's Name: Bailey and Lady at the Bridge Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17,366	Please take Griffin to your vet asap and get bloodwork done. He will have abnormal liver values if he has been exposed to toxins and hopefully your vet can treat him. Just a reminder about poisonous plants for all our newbies (and old timers, too!): Poisonous Plants \| petMD __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLadys...s/182366213341

11-14-2012, 10:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Snowbody Maltese Guru Name: Susan Dog's Name: Tyler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 18,357	Give the plant to someone without a dog or cat as a gift I'm hoping that Griff is just fine and he probably is but might not be a bad thing to run it by your vet and maybe get his bloods checked. __________________

11-14-2012, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,932	You didn't say if Griffin was having any symptoms or acting weird? Both the leaves and the flower is poisonous.... It's a highly poisonous plant for dogs. If he has been eating them, You'd see symptoms: heavy panting, drooling, pacing, vomiting, diarrhea, not eating, lethargic.... Has he shown any of those? Call the vet to be safe..... and get rid of the plant. Hope he is okay.... __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

11-15-2012, 08:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
MoonDog Maltese Guru Name: Robin Dog's Name: Phoebe Trixibell (adopted) and Griffin (Bonnie's Angel) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N Florida Posts: 3,285	Thank you all. Griffin has not shown any signs whatsoever. No panting, no drooling, no vomiting, no upset tummy. I'm taking him in today for bloodwork. Could damage have already been done without him showing symptoms? I'm so worried now I can't think straight! __________________ I would hate to live in a world without dogs, glass, or wine...

11-15-2012, 08:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,613	Here is an article that I read, I'm sure bloodwork will show if anything is wrong. Praying for him now. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...anRpXz9X-oxrtQ __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

11-15-2012, 09:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
MoonDog Maltese Guru Name: Robin Dog's Name: Phoebe Trixibell (adopted) and Griffin (Bonnie's Angel) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N Florida Posts: 3,285	Thank you Deb. I'm hoping his lack of symptoms is a good sign. I'll know this afternoon where we stand. __________________ I would hate to live in a world without dogs, glass, or wine...

11-15-2012, 09:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
Summergirl73 Maltese Guru Name: Bridget Dog's Name: Lady Bella (and Katie & Lucky at The Bridge) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,756	Just wanted to tell you that our 2 old babies (Katie and Lucky) BOTH ingested rat poison one stay at our Grandmothers house. We obviously had no idea it was there and my DH heard Katie eating something....that's when he found it . They never had the first symptom! DH and I took them both to a vet in the middle of the night that was 45 minutes away in Greensboro where they had to receive emergency medical treatment. It was terrifying. They both lived very long and happy lives though (both were 15 when they passed). The reason I share this with you is that having no symptoms does not necessarily mean no problem. Definetly get him to the Vet to be sure his levels are ok. Thinking of you! __________________ "A weed is just a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered." Last edited by Summergirl73; 11-15-2012 at 09:33 AM.

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