There are many plants commonly found in home gardens which could prove lethal to dogs and especially to puppies (who love to chew everything) - not to mention yourself and children. Below is a list of some of those plants with the effects they can have if eaten, even in small quantities.
AZALEA Entire plant Paralysis of the muscles, including the heart. Depression of the central nervous system. Sometimes fatal.
BIRD OF PARADISE Seed pods Nausea vomiting and diarrhoea
BUTTERCUP/RANUNCULUS Entire Plant Stomach irritation diarrhoea, and convulsions (when consumed in large quantities)
CALLA LILLY Entire Plant Intense burning sensation and irritation of the mouth and stomach.
CASTOR BEAN Entire Plant & Seeds Burning sensation in the mouth. Swallowing two or more seeds may cause serious illness or death.
DAFFODIL Bulb Severe vomiting and diarrhoea, trembling, convulsions and sometimes death.
DAPHNE Entire plant Burning and ulceration of stomach and intestines, bloody vomiting and diarrhoea.
ENGLISH IVY Leaves & Berries General excitement, difficulties in breathing and coma.
HOLLY Berries Vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and collapse.
IRIS Entire Plant Severe but temporary digestive upset.