Be careful when taking your dog for a walk in the spring! Spring flowers and plants to watch out for
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This time, let's take a look at some dangerous plants in spring!
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1. Things to be careful of with the arrival of spring
The arrival of spring brings with it the perfect season for taking your dog for a walk.
In this chapter, we will explain the appeal of spring walks, as well as the health risks to your beloved dog that you should be aware of.
The charm of a spring walk
Spring is the season when nature comes back to life, free from the cold of winter.
The warming sunshine and the sight of blooming flowers will make your walk with your dog even more enjoyable.
The parks and sidewalks are decorated with colorful flowers, and your dog can enjoy their fresh smells and warm breeze.
At this time of year, many people take their dogs on long walks to relieve stress that has built up during the winter.
Spring weather is also ideal for exercising your dog. Exercising in moderate temperatures helps your dog regain the strength it lost during the winter.
It's also a great opportunity to socialize your dog, allowing him to relieve stress and socialize his behavior through interaction with other dogs.
Health risks to pet dogs increase in spring
However, behind the beauty of spring lies a risk to your dog's health.
This is the season when plants sprout and flower, many of which are harmful to dogs.
For example, despite their beautiful appearance, tulips and lilies are poisonous to dogs and can cause poisoning if they accidentally eat them.
Additionally, spring is also the season for pollen, which can cause allergic reactions in both humans and dogs.
Hay fever can also cause itching, dermatitis, and breathing difficulties in dogs, so special care must be taken when taking them for walks.
In addition, pests such as ticks and mosquitoes that become active in the spring also increase the health risks to dogs.
Summary
Spring is a wonderful season to promote good health and wellbeing for both your dog and your companion.
However, at the same time, they also come with various health risks. In order to protect your dog from these risks, it is important for you to be prepared and take precautions.
In the next chapter, we'll take a closer look at some of the harmful flowers and plants that you should be especially careful of on your spring walks !
2. Spring flowers that are harmful to dogs
Spring is a beautiful season of new life, but it also contains many flowers and plants that can be dangerous to your dog's health.
We will introduce you to some spring flowers and plants that you should pay special attention to, so please keep them in mind when you go for a walk.
◆ Tulips
Tulip bulbs contain alkaloids that are toxic to dogs.
Chewing or swallowing the bulbs can cause symptoms of poisoning, including excessive salivation, vomiting, and diarrhea.
In severe cases, it can cause breathing difficulties and heart problems, so be careful when letting your dog play near tulip plants.
◆ Yuri
The harmful substances contained in lily flowers, leaves, stems, and pollen can be extremely dangerous to dogs.
Even small amounts ingested are known to cause acute kidney failure.
Lily pollen in particular easily sticks to your dog's fur and there is a risk that your dog may indirectly ingest it by licking it off, so special care must be taken in environments where there are lilies.
◆ Azalea
Rhododendron plants contain a toxic substance called greyanitoxin, and if your dog eats the leaves or flowers, it can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, hyperventilation, and ataxia.
Severe poisoning can be extremely dangerous, leading to coma and even death. Azaleas can be found all over Japan, so you should be especially careful when out walking in the spring.
◆ Daphnis (Western columbine)
Daphnis, also known as the Western columbine, produces vibrant flowers in the spring.
However, this beautiful flower contains protoanemonin, which is harmful to dogs and can cause symptoms such as stomatitis, vomiting and diarrhea if ingested.
This applies not only to Daphnis but to all Aquilegia plants, but if you see one in a flower bed or park, be careful not to let your dog approach.
Summary
Spring is a fun time to take your dog for walks and play in the garden, but you need to be careful of harmful flowers and plants like those mentioned above.
To ensure your dog's safety, always keep an eye on them and be sure to send them away immediately if they show any interest in the plants.
Enjoy spring with your beloved dog, stay safe and healthy!
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This time, we explained the plants you should be careful of when walking your dog.
We hope you enjoy a fun walk with your dog.
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