Is your garden a safe haven for pets this summer?

Sunny weather, longer days, it's the perfect time to spruce up your garden. But have you thought about how to make it safe and fun for your pets?

- with PDSA vet nurse Nina Downing

Some of our most common garden plants are actually really toxic to pets. It’s always good to check if a plant is pet-safe before growing it in your garden. It’s best to avoid plants and flowers including daffodils, crocuses, tulips, azaleas, laburnum, lilies and lily of the valley.

Slugs and snails can be the bane of a gardener’s life. Before you reach for the chemicals, remember that pesticides are also extremely toxic to pets and other wildlife. It is always kinder to avoid using chemical pesticides. If you do choose to use them it’s essential to keep your pets away from the area for several days, and store them in a safe place that your pet can’t access.