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pets

Believe it or
not, your trendy
house plants may
pose as much of
a threat to your
pet as chocolate, PETS
rodenticides,
accounted for 7
household prod-
alcohol-based BEWARE:
ucts and food
containing the
sweetener, xy-
litol. According
to the ASPCA
Animal Poison
Control Center
(APCC), plants Toxic

5.2% of the cases
of ingested toxins
in 2016.
Corn
Aloe HOUSE PLANTS Plant
Vera

By Liz McGehee Symptoms and
toxicity levels vary
Aloe Vera. A staggering number of people have no idea that by plant. General
1. this popular household plant is toxic to both cats and dogs. warning signs your
pet has ingested
a toxic substance
Corn Plant. Also known as dracaena fragrans, corn plants may include:
2. are gorgeous and verdant but still extremely toxic when
ingested by pets. • Hiding
• Rapid breathing
• Diarrhea
Lilies Lilies. A mere two petals from this flower can cause kidney
3. failure and subsequent death in cats. The palm lily, lily of the • Vomiting
valley, amaryllis, peace lily and calla lily species are all toxic to Mistletoe • Depression
dogs. • Weakness
• Lethargy
Poinsettia and Mistletoe. As festive as they are, • Bloody stool
4. poinsettias and mistletoe pose a serious threat to both • Seizures
Dumb dogs and cats. Make sure you place these out of reach.
Cane
Sago Palm. While the entire plant is toxic, it only takes one
The ASPCA says call the
5. seed from this houseplant to trigger liver failure or death. APCC at (888) 426-4435
or contact your local
veterinarian as soon
6. Dumb Cane. Dieffenbachia, or dumb cane, is a well- pet may have ingested
as you suspect your
6. known air purifier, and…every part of this plant is
a potentially toxic
poisonous to pets. poisonous to pets. substance. ACC comes
with a $65 consultation
fee, but your pet’s life is
7.
7. provoke depression in canines. Eucalyptus oil is toxic to worth the price.
Eucalyptus . The smell of this plant alone is known to
both cats and dogs,
Eucalyptus both cats and dogs, unfortunately. unfortunately.
Sago
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