Tiny Toxins: Foxglove
🌿 Tiny Toxins: Paws Off Plants 🐾
(A little series combining my love of plants and pets 🌿🐶)
Today’s tiny check: Foxglove
Those tall spikes of colourful flowers?
Absolutely stunning.
Snack? Definitely not 😅
Foxglove contains cardiac glycosides, which can affect the heart if eaten.
For some dogs, signs may include:
🐾 Vomiting
🐾 Drooling
🐾 Weakness
🐾 Changes in heart rhythm
🐾 Collapse
Thankfully, most dogs aren’t interested in eating foxgloves.
But if you have a curious puppy or an enthusiastic gardener’s helper, it’s worth knowing they’re best admired rather than sampled.
🐾 One small thing to do today:
✔ Know where foxgloves are growing in your garden.
✔ Supervise curious dogs around new plants.
✔ If you’re planning a pet-friendly garden, consider choosing non-toxic alternatives where possible.
Knowledge today can help prevent an emergency tomorrow 🩵
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