{"id":83842,"date":"2023-10-22T11:27:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T11:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happylifestyleinc.com\/?p=83842"},"modified":"2023-10-22T11:27:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T11:27:43","slug":"warning-over-uks-most-dangerous-plant-which-can-kill-pets-and-humans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happylifestyleinc.com\/home-and-garden\/warning-over-uks-most-dangerous-plant-which-can-kill-pets-and-humans\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning over \u2018UK\u2019s most dangerous plant\u2019 which can kill pets and humans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Poisonous plants: Vets4Pets reveal which plants can harm pets<\/h3>\n

Pets are generally curious when it comes to plants, bushes and trees, however, some could cause harm towards them.<\/p>\n

1. Oleander<\/b><\/h3>\n

Fiona Jenkins, gardening expert at MyJobQuote.co.uk, explained: \u201cThe oleander plant is the UK\u2019s most dangerous plant in gardens due to it being very toxic for both humans and animals.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis plant is very poisonous, and if you ingest even a very small amount of this plant, it can result in death.<\/p>\n

\u201cPhysical contact with the plant can cause allergic reactions and severe skin irritations. It\u2019s important to keep oleanders away from children and pets.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you do have pets or children in the garden regularly, it\u2019s best to avoid this plant at all costs.<\/p>\n

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Oleanders have a very distinctive look with clusters of funnel-shaped flowers, in hues of pink, white, red coral or yellow.<\/p>\n

2. Foxgloves<\/b><\/h3>\n

Foxgloves are a common woodland plant that grows throughout the UK, with many people opting to have them in their gardens.<\/p>\n

However, this plant contains toxic cardiac glycosides, according to the expert, which can result in \u201cserious poisoning\u201d.<\/p>\n

3. Deadly nightshade<\/b><\/h3>\n

The expert continued: \u201cDeadly nightshade is a plant with purple and green flowers and untoothed oval leaves.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt features several green berries that then ripen into a black colour. Every part of this plant is toxic, and the berries are particularly poisonous. Ingesting the berries can result in a range of side effects that can be very dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Lilies<\/b><\/h3>\n

As all parts of a lily plant can be toxic to animals, they should be avoided completely.<\/p>\n

According to Fiona, if ingested, pets may suffer from kidney damage. The gardening pro added: \u201cUnfortunately, this can be fatal. It’s important to keep your pets away from lily plants.<\/p>\n

\u201cLily pollen can easily fall onto your pet’s fur, which they may then ingest when they groom themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n