Our pets are so integrated into our lives that we often take them everywhere with us: friend’s house, the park, on vacation. However, one of the most commonly overlooked items that can threaten a dog’s wellbeing is the plants that they are exposed to, whether it’s a tree, root, or bush. Read this article for what plants you should keep out of reach of your new Bernese Mountain Dog puppy..

Plants That Are Toxic to Dogs

Bernese Mountain Dogs are curious dogs, especially when they are puppies. As a result, it’s important to make sure that there is nothing around them they could accidentally ingest (even if they are just snipping at the plant while playing). 

Some of these plants include:  

• Aloe vera
• Ivy
• Crassula Ovata “Jade” 
• Dieffenbachia
• Philodendron
• Pothos “Devil’s Ivy”
• Sago Palm
• ZZ Plant
• Caladium “Elephant Ear”
• Lilies
• Corn Plant
• Asparagus Fern

For a more exhaustive list on plants to avoid bringing home, click here.

What Should I Do if My Dog Ingests A Toxic Plant?

Remove your dog from the proximity to the plant as soon as possible so they’re not in danger of further exposure. Make sure that they are alert, breathing, and observe their behavior and see if they start acting abnormally (sluggish, seizing, etc). 

Place a call your veterinarian or a phone hotline to help with pet poisoning, like Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661, or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435. Keep in mind that the hotlines do charge, so you may need to pay a fee.

There is nothing more important than your new pet’s health. Just as a new parent learns what safeguards need to be in place for their child’s safety, so a new pet owner needs to learn and protect their new Bernese Mountain Dog puppy from something as innocuous as a houseplant. Your pup will thank you for it!