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Many
house and garden variety plants contain chemicals that
if ingested in sufficient quantities, can produce toxic
effects in dogs and cats. Severe or lethal poisonings
are rare; however, many plant toxins can cause discomfort.
Listed below are some plant toxins that curious pets should
be kept away from.
Plants
that affect the stomach and Intestines;
Azaleas (leaves)
Bulbs (Tulip, daffodil, amaryllis, iris)
Castor beans (seeds)
Precatory beans (seeds)
English Ivy (berries)
Mistletoe (berries)
Nightshade (berries)
Walnuts (hulls from around the nut)
Pointsettis (sap)
Snow on the Mountain (sap)
Plants
that cause irritation of the mouth and throat;
Dieffenbachachia or Dumb Cane
Cut-Leaf Philodendron
Philodendron
Alocasis or elephant Ears
Calis Lily
Plants
that affect the skin and nerves;
Stinging nettles
Tobacco
Japanese Yew
Morning Glory
Plants
that affect the blood and circulation;
Oleander (Extremely toxic)
Yellow Glove or Yellow-Be-Still Tree
Foxglove
Choke Cherry (pits and bark)
Submitted
by:
Lee & Brenda Muirhead
Dauntae Boxer's Reg.
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