Dog owners are being warned to avoid planting certain flowers in their gardens due to their potential toxicity to pets. With spring finally on its way in the UK, many people will be looking to make changes to their gardens.

Spring and summer are the most popular seasons for sprucing up gardens and spending more time outdoors has arrived.

However, certain flowers and plants could potentially harm your pets.

As reported by Birmingham Live, plants such as azaleas can cause serious harm if ingested by dogs, prompting vets to advise dog owners to keep these and other similar plants out of their pets' reach.

There are numerous plants that can be toxic to dogs if consumed, many of which are common in the UK.

Some examples include:

• Lilies - (including Easter lilies, tiger lilies, daylilies) can be highly toxic to dogs, particularly affecting their kidneys
  
• Sago palm - all parts of this contain toxins that can cause severe liver damage or even death
  
• Azalea/rhododendron - can induce vomiting, diarrhoea, and cardiovascular issues
  
• Tulips and hyacinths - their bulbs contain toxins causing gastrointestinal upset
  
• Daffodils - all parts contain toxic compounds leading to vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and heart problems
  
• Oleander- every part of which is highly toxic to dogs and can be fatal.

The Blue Cross lists signs of plant poisoning in dogs as:

• Drooling
• Not eating
• Low energy
• Vomiting or diarrhoea – especially if bits of chewed up plants are in it
• Drinking or weeing more
• Rashes
• Red skin
• Mouth ulcers
• Pale gums
• Twitching or seizures
• Collapse

Blue Cross also warns that bluebells, poppies, crocuses, ivy, foxglove, potato plants, onion and garlic plants, rhubarb plants, snowdrops and lily of the valley can be toxic to dogs. If your dog eats a poisonous plant or is showing any signs of toxicity, you should call your vet immediately.