|
 Snowbelle
here again to tell you about some scary stuff
that might be growing in your yard. Did you
know that some plants can be toxic to your
pets? You might have heard about Polly who ate
some oleanders and became a very, very sick
little girl. Well, there are other plants you
need to watch out for.
While some of these plants may not grow here in
Arizona, we have lots of visitors to our website
from all over the country. Please share this
with your dog loving friends.
Here
are the plants and what problems can come from
eating them:
-
Daffodil bulbs:
Severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain,
abnormal heart rate and changes in
breathing.
-
Hyacinth or tulip bulbs:
Drooling, severe vomiting and diarrhea.
-
Cyclamen:
Abnormal heart rhythm, vomiting, drooling or
diarrhea.
-
Kalanchoe:
Vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythm,
neurological abnormalities.
-
Autumn crocus:
Severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding,
liver and kidney damage or shock.
-
Azalea:
Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, coma and
death.
-
Sago palm:
Vomiting, bloody stools, damage to the
stomach lining, severe liver failure or
death.
-
Lily:
Highly toxic to cats, can cause liver
failure.
Other garden toxins include pest baits, blood
meal, bone meal, fertilizers and insecticides.
Please keep these out of the reach of curious
pets. If you have a dog with allergies or one
who likes to lick his or her paws, restrict
their access to areas that have recently
fertilized or treated with pest spray. Indirect
ingestion can be as hazardous as consuming the
toxins directly.
Special thanks to the good
people at the
Pet Poison Helpline (800-213-6680)
for helping me with my
homework for this Snowbelle’s Snippet. For more
information, visit
www.petpoisonhelpline.com.
|
