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Just Another Pretty Plant, or a Life Threatening Flower?
Sure your houseplants and flower gardens make your house more attractive, but some of them are actually very harmful to most pets.
Dr Jenna Castner gives advice on which plants can poison your pet.
As a rule, dogs and cats like to smell and chew on things. This is fine as long as their new favorite chew toy isn't one of your pretty houseplants or flowers that just may be potentially lethal to your pet.
Do you know what's growing around your house and if it's harmful to your pet?
Did you know there are over 200 plants that may be toxic to your cat or dog?
Three of the most toxic are: Easter Lillies, Tulips and Daffodils. The reaction in your pet can range from moderate to organ failure, a coma or even death.
The key to protecting your pet from a toxic plant is to know what you have around the house and what to do if your pet ingests any amount of a toxic plant.
Follow these steps if you find out your pet has eaten any flowers or house plants:
- Stay calm. Getting worked up won't help you or your pet.
- Determine exactly what your dog or cat was chewing on.
- Determine about how much they ate and how long ago.
- Call your vet, and try to be as specific as possible.
- Do not induce vomiting.
View full list of toxic plants
HERE'S THE POOP
Another factor in regards to your pets safety in the yard and around the garden is to make sure your pets do not go near gardens, yards, or plants treated with fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides until the safe time listed on the label by the manufacturer. If you are uncertain about the usage of any product, contact the manufacturer for clarification before using it. Always store pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides in areas that are inaccessible to your pets.
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