I just moved into a new house and there is a bleeding heart plant growing in the backyard. I read somewhere that it is poisonous but was wondering exactly how poisonous it is if it is ingested as I have a small dog who spends a lot of time in the yard (not unsupervised though). Are we talking death here or just mild irritation and/or discomfort?
It grew about a month ago and my dog hasn't shown any interest in it as of yet, but he does on occassion lick or eat small bits of plants if he thinks they smell tasty. Is this plant super dangerous to have around or do you think it would be OK to leave it there?
Any info would be appreciated as I know next to nothing about plants. Thanks!
How toxic are bleeding heart plants?
the entire plant is toxic if ingested. i have dogs and they have never eaten it, but it's fenced in too. they paid no attention to it when it wasn't fenced in and I have 2 small dogs- one of which seems to be a grazer! I think he thinks he is part cow or something. if you're worried about it- put it. they are pretty, and you would be surprised just how many common plants that are probably in your yard are toxic. never seen thorns on mine.
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Reply:Don't let the dog eat any of that plant, it
can be poisonous to the flesh to where
you can get inflamation, if not treated appro
piately, with the dog! it's his mouth can get
infected if stuck with the thorns. Cut those
plants down from the root, to be safe.
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