
Safe Or Toxic? Valentine’s Flowers & Your Pet
- Up to 25% of pet poisoning each year is due to plants
- Currently there are over 700 plants that can cause everything from nausea all the way up to death in pets
- Bouquets can be a mixture of toxic and non-toxic plants and fillers for your pets
There Are Many Plants That Can Be Toxic To Your Pet
It's estimated that 20-25% of pet poisonings every year are from plants in their home or around where they live.
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Cats are particularly vulnerable to being poisoned by plants. A good rule of thumb is if it's not safe for a cat, it is a bad idea to have it around your dog.
Valentine's Plants Poisonous To Your Pet:
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What about something like gifting an experience? Maybe supplies for their hobby. Alone time. The old stand-by, candy. A cozy blanket. The ideas are endless. It doesn't always have to be flowers.
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There are many plants that are completely pet-friendly. Keep in mind, while these plants aren't considered toxic to pets, some of them can have adverse effects on your pets if eaten in large quantities.
Here Are Plants That Are Perfectly Safe For Your Pets:
What To Do If Your Pet Eats A Poisonous Plant
- Do not induce vomiting unless recommended by your veterinarian
- Try to identify which plant they were eating
- Call the ASPCA poison control hotline 888.426.4435/you may be charged a consultation fee
Sources: Zero Wasted Homestead, Thrive Pet Care, Care Charlotte Animal Referral And Emergency, ASPCA
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