What flowers are toxic to dogs and how can I stop my dog eating them?

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Are there any flowers that are toxic to dogs? My Dixie has a feast and its so hard to pull her away, especially Dandelions. And with bees on the rise I fear her getting stung. What will help with her to stop eating flowers?? Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 40 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thanks for your question. Dandelions are pretty safe, but there are some flowers that are toxic to varying degrees. Pet Poison Helpline is a good resource with lots of information on a variety of potential toxins; here's a list of some common house and garden plants that can be toxic: https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-owners/basics/top-10-plants-poisonous-to-pets/ Bee stings can certainly happen, and if Dixie should encounter a bee sting, you could help prevent an allergic reaction by giving benadryl, but I'd double check with your vet before giving any medication. Here's a link to some more information on benadryl in dogs: https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ As far as keeping Dixie from eating flowers - the best way is to simply remove any potential flowers from the spaces where she's allowed to be, and put up a barrier to keep her away from any flowers you don't want her eating! It's nearly impossible to teach our pets not to eat things they can get ahold of - it's much more effective to simply control what they have access to. Hope this helps!

What flowers are toxic to dogs and how can I stop my dog eating them?

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