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Common houseplants toxic to pets ..
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Common houseplants toxic to pets .. House plants brighten up an otherwise dull room and add fresh smells that are pleasing us as humans ..But veterinarians are warning pet owners be cautious ,because there are a large of plants that make your pet extremely sick and are toxic enough to cause death in certain cases.. In this age where plants influence the decor and are visually pleasing , many are embracing exotic plants like succulents and cacti, Veterinarian Rebecca Greenstein . an advisor for a pet sitting called Rover . said its important for pet owners to beyond the visual appeal of a houseplant and consider if it is a plant that could potentially be harmful and toxic enough to render a pet incapacitated when ingested. While cases that result in death are rare certain plants like peace lillies can be deadly when consumed your cat and the popular sago palm can be fatal when chewed your ..According to the Humane Society there are over 700 plants that have been identified as poisonous to .The vast majority of symptoms are mild stomach upset and oral irritation irritation of the mouth and swelling or irritation of the tongue .Other symptoms include drooling hyper -salivation nausea lethargy drowsiness incoordination and diarrhea. If your pet falls ill after eating a toxic plant owners should their veterinarian or the American SPCA's poison control hotline at 1-888-426-4435 ...for a list of common plants that are toxic to cats and check Rover blog post on poisonous plants or the ASPCA animal Poison Control website Here is of the most common toxic plants for your pets protection.. Aloe Vera Ivy Dumb Cane Philodendron Pothos ZZ plant Elephant Ear Corn Plant Asparagus Plant Desert Rose Bird of Paradise Peace Lily Chinese Evergreen I dont have any plants in my house but i would if i didnt have a cat and there are safe plants that anyone can have in their homes that enhances visually and smells good , besides refreshing the indoor air..I just prefer not to have any right now. ago i did have plants and all were pet friendly but my cats would terrorize them and and make such a mess in the potting soil ..i gave up . |
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9/22/2019 12:22 pm |
Keeping pets safe and happy !
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Thank you very much
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thanks - I am copying the list and sending it on to my pas with pets You cannot conceive the many without the one.
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9/22/2019 4:08 pm |
 Thank you.
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9/22/2019 5:10 pm |
Thank you very much
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i learned my lesson from my previous pair of cats - THEY were toxic TO houseplants. no houseplants for us, thats what backyards and gardens are for . . .  "well only get through this if we work together. if we dont, none of us will"
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9/22/2019 6:53 pm |
i learned my lesson from my previous pair of cats - THEY were toxic TO houseplants. no houseplants for us, thats what backyards and gardens are for . . .
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Also, with the holidays just around the corner, people have to take into consideration of holly (berries and leaves), poinsettia (whole plant), and mistletoe (berries and leaves). All three are toxic, though mistletoe is generally hung up high and out of reach. Most often mistletoe is sold already dried, but still will have active toxins. Poinsettias are in abundance at grocery stores during mid November through to the end of the year, and most people will use them as dining table deco. As most any cat owner can attest, a dining table filled with good smelling food is enough to temp any cat. Or dog. Plants are often eaten by both to quell an upset stomach, so if the cat or dog helps themselves to too much of a good thing on the table before their human catches them, they might go for the berries and/or leaves of the toxic centerpiece next. A word of caution to keep these types of live plant out of reach, and opt for the plastic deco on the table instead. "Be who you are and say what you feel. Those who matter won't mind, and those who mind won't matter." ~ Dr. Seuss.
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9/23/2019 3:00 am |
Also, with the holidays just around the corner, people have to take into consideration of holly (berries and leaves), poinsettia (whole plant), and mistletoe (berries and leaves). All three are toxic, though mistletoe is generally hung up high and out of reach. Most often mistletoe is sold already dried, but still will have active toxins. Poinsettias are in abundance at grocery stores during mid November through to the end of the year, and most people will use them as dining table deco. As most any cat owner can attest, a dining table filled with good smelling food is enough to temp any cat. Or dog. Plants are often eaten by both to quell an upset stomach, so if the cat or dog helps themselves to too much of a good thing on the table before their human catches them, they might go for the berries and/or leaves of the toxic centerpiece next. A word of caution to keep these types of live plant out of reach, and opt for the plastic deco on the table instead.
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I see two missing that I know of from your list, one Ryu listed, another tho lesser known. The cute little trees found as Christmas rolls near, the Norfolk island Pine. I learned this one forty yrs ago, when we got one cuz our apt was so tiny that was the only size tree we could have. Our cat didnt die, but became very sick & our vet thru quick action managed to pull her thru. Also, most trees used as live christmas trees are toxic to cats, OR needles they cannot resist can become lodged in their throats. Even some fake trees have THAT risk. Beware, and how in hell do cats live in the wild with so many toxic plants??
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9/23/2019 1:28 pm |
I see two missing that I know of from your list, one Ryu listed, another tho lesser known. The cute little trees found as Christmas rolls near, the Norfolk island Pine. I learned this one forty yrs ago, when we got one cuz our apt was so tiny that was the only size tree we could have. Our cat didnt die, but became very sick & our vet thru quick action managed to pull her thru. Also, most trees used as live christmas trees are toxic to cats, OR needles they cannot resist can become lodged in their throats. Even some fake trees have THAT risk. Beware, and how in hell do cats live in the wild with so many toxic plants??
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9/23/2019 9:40 pm |
Thanks for the info. I dont have any pets as I can nearly look after myself, lol
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9/25/2019 5:20 pm |
Thanks for the info. I dont have any pets as I can nearly look after myself, lol
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9/25/2019 10:18 pm |
Earlier message was meant to read I can barely look after myself, not nearly, lol. I dont have any pets because they need time to be cared for and I'm quite a busy person. I hate those people that get pets and then neglect them. I definitely don't want to be like that, so would only get a pet when I know I can care for it. Love your pic by the way. Can you turn over for me please? X
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