Ornamental plant

When an ingredient for dog food is described as "is an ornamental plant", it means that this ingredient comes from a plant that is usually grown for its appearance and not for its nutritional value. Ornamental plants are plants that are used for decorative purposes in gardens, interiors or landscapes, such as flowers, some shrubs and decorative grasses.

It is unusual to find ornamental plants as ingredients in dog food, as they are not usually intended for consumption by animals or humans. Some ornamental plants can even be poisonous to dogs. If an ornamental plant is used as an ingredient in dog food, it is important to make sure that this plant is safe and non-toxic for your dog.

If you come across a dog food that contains an ornamental plant as an ingredient, you should carefully research and verify that this plant is safe for dogs.

Overview

Plant Tree Ornamental plant Feeding not recommended Potential source of danger

American Gleditsia

Plant Tree Garden plant Ornamental plant

Apricot tree

Exotic Natural source of antioxidants Can support skin and coat health Source of vitamin E Topical application Traditional use in phytotherapy Use in animal care Plant Tree Ornamental plant Source of healthy unsaturated fats

Argan tree

May interact with medications Plant Ornamental plant Feeding toxic Feeding not recommended Highly toxic Can cause digestive problems Potential source of danger Compatibility unknown

Arum family

Garden plant Ornamental plant Feeding toxic Potential source of danger Potential allergy trigger Compatibility unknown

Azalea

Vegetable Plant Garden plant Spice plant Ornamental plant Safe feeding Potential source of danger Potential allergy trigger

Bamboo

Exotic Intended for human consumption Natural source of antioxidants Can help regulate blood sugar levels Can support the immune system Plant Tree Ornamental plant Rich in fiber Rich in nutrients Can be eaten fresh Safe feeding

Banyan fig

May interact with medications Garden plant Ornamental plant conditionally compatible Feeding toxic Feeding not recommended Potential source of danger

Begonias

Plant Tree Garden plant Medicinal plant Herb Ornamental plant conditionally compatible

Birch

Plant Tree Ornamental plant Feeding toxic Potential source of danger Compatibility unknown

Birch fig

Plant Garden plant Ornamental plant Potential source of danger

Blue cushion

Exotic May have antibacterial properties May have antioxidant properties Natural source of antioxidants Aroma Disinfectant Adaptogen Antiseptic Dermatological application May have antifungal properties May have antiviral properties May have anti-inflammatory properties Topical application Traditional use in phytotherapy Plant Tree Medicinal plant Ornamental plant conditionally compatible Feeding toxic Feeding not recommended Potential source of danger Compatibility unknown

Blue eucalyptus