According to findings made by Postman Pooch, tulips are one of the most dangerous flowers to have in your back garden or in your home as the potent plant can make your dog experience extreme sickness and heart problems.
Various plants and other potentially toxic things can appear very enticing for our pooches to get their paws on, such as fruit and mushrooms, which can contain hard stones, poisonous leaves and can cause kidney and liver failure.
Things like snail repellent and rat poison used in our gardens to prevent rodents and insects can be fatal to dogs as they are filled with hidden chemicals. Sharp garden tools can also be hazardous as they can fall and injure pets if left unsupervised. Wasps and bees are flying around more this season, so keep an eye on your dog as these stinging insects can cause throat closures and blocked airways.
However, even with medical advice available online, dog owners are unaware of the risks of leaving their dogs to roam free in local parks or their back garden as vets have seen a rise of dog owners bringing in pets who have accidents at home.
As a result, dog owners have had to pay a hefty vet bill as they were not aware of the toxic plants hidden away in their back garden.
1. Tulips
These potent flowers can irritate dogs' mouths and gastrointestinal tracts, causing drooling and vomiting and breathing problems.
2. Snowdrops
These small bell-shaped flowers can cause vomiting and disorientation and can also result in seizures if the petals and inside of the flower are consumed in large amounts.
3. Rhododendron
These popular woodland shrubs can cause vomiting, difficulty breathing and can lead to coma or fatalities if consumed in large quantities.
4. Rhubarb
Eating this can cause dogs to vomit or have seizures, which in some cases can lead to comas or fatalities.