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You are probably aware of many toxins that are dangerous for your pets. You would never intentionally let them around antifreeze or feed them chocolate. But did you know that some of the most common toxins are actually plants?<\/p>\nYou are probably aware of many toxins that are dangerous for your pets. You would never intentionally let them around antifreeze or feed them chocolate. But did you know that some of the most common toxins are actually plants?<\/p>\n
Here are a few of the most commonly seen toxicities due to poisonous plants:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lillies<\/strong><\/p>\n Many types of lily plants are serious toxins. Some types, such as Peruvian, Peace, and Calla lilies cause minor irritation to the tissues in the mouth. Others, \u00a0including the more common Tiger, Day, Asiatic, Easter, and Japanese Show lilies are highly toxic to cats. Ingestion of even tiny amounts results in severe and life-threatening kidney failure.<\/p>\n \u2022 Marijuana<\/strong><\/p>\n With medical marijuana increasing in use, exposure of pets to the plant product is becoming more and more frequent. Exposed animals will have neurological signs including depression and\/or excitement, incoordination, hallucinations, seizures, or even coma.<\/p>\n \u2022 Azaleas<\/strong><\/p>\n Even just a few leaves can result in serious gastrointestinal effects such as vomiting and diarrhea. In serious cases, ingestion can even lead to death.<\/p>\n \u2022 Daffodils<\/strong><\/p>\n These pretty yellow flowers contain a potent compound that triggers the vomiting reflex. Ingestion of most parts of the plant causes vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. At high doses, abnormal heart rhythms and slowed breathing can also occur.<\/p>\n \u2022 Sago Palms<\/strong><\/p>\n This popular houseplant can cause vomiting, bloody stools, and damage to the stomach. In severe cases liver failure and\/or death can ensue following ingestion.<\/p>\n \u2022 Yew<\/strong><\/p>\n A common decorative landscaping plant, this benign-looking greenery can cause sudden death due to heart failure.<\/p>\n There are many other plants that have detrimental effects to pets. Make sure that your houseplants and any plants in your landscaping are pet-friendly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You are probably aware of many toxins that are dangerous for your pets. You would never intentionally let them around antifreeze or feed them chocolate. But did you know that some of the most common toxins are actually plants?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[264,631,708],"class_list":["post-623","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-toxins","tag-foods-that-are-toxic-to-dogs","tag-plants-that-are-toxic-to-cats","tag-toxic-plants-for-dogs"],"yoast_head":"\n