Head & Paws · United Kingdom
Toxic plants, fungi and berries
Do not use taste, a photograph or an identification app to decide whether something is safe to eat.
All outdoor hazardsWhat to do now — and avoid
Call a vet promptly after suspected ingestion, even if the dog looks well. Record time, amount and possible plant; take a safe photo or packaging without delaying care. Do not make the dog vomit, give milk, salt or charcoal unless a vet directs it.
Signs to watch for
Drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness or neurological signs may occur, but delayed illness is possible.
Where you might encounter it
Gardens, woodland, bulbs, fallen berries and compost can all contain hazards. This is not a complete plant identification database.
Prevention
Prevent scavenging, fence off compost and check planting against veterinary poison resources. Plant part and amount matter; natural does not mean harmless.
What veterinary care may involve
Identification and examination guide treatment. Poison-control advice supports the vet; it does not replace emergency care for an unwell dog.
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Broad regions are planning aids, not hazard boundaries or live alerts. Species, seasons, weather and local closures vary. No result or missing warning is a guarantee of safety. Language does not change the country.
United Kingdom
Use the correct guidance for Scotland, England, Wales or Northern Ireland. Scotland follows the Scottish Outdoor Access Code; the Countryside Code linked here covers England and Wales. Northern Ireland has separate local access arrangements. Adders are native to Great Britain, not Ireland.
How we use evidence
We use veterinary and official sources for the claims they support. Regional notes are conservative editorial signposting, not measured risk scores. Where advice depends on species, equipment or exposure, we say so rather than combine incompatible first-aid instructions. Local prevalence, antivenom stocks and individual service availability are not verified here.
Related guidance
Sources and evidence limits
- PDSA · poisonous plants
- ASPCA · plant toxicity list for dogs
- NatureScot · dog walking
- GOV.UK · Countryside Code
- New Forest National Park · reptiles
- SEPA · bathing-water advice
- DAERA · blue-green algae
Last editorial review: 20 September 2026. Sources checked for this guide, not clinical certification or continuous surveillance. The three language editions share the same reviewed content.
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