This is the first of a three-part series.

Gardeners strive to create an inviting environment for both people and pollinators alike. However, several flowering plants in our gardens can be fatal to our canine and feline friends.

Signs can appear any time after ingestion. The severity of signs depends on the amount eaten, size and age of the pet, their overall health, and the plant ingested.

Here are some beautiful, but harmful, plants:

1. Azalea (Rhododendron spp.) Azaleas are a beautiful addition to any garden, or potted on the front porch, but they unfortunately are not pet-friendly. The entire plant is toxic, causing cardiac arrhythmias, which is an abnormal heart rhythm. The rhythm can be either........

© Finger Lakes Times