Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Poisonous Plants to Avoid

THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP
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Getting ready to plant your spring garden?  As you pick out the trees, flowers, and shrubs you want to decorate your yard, don’t forget about your pet!  If your cat or dog spends a lot of time outdoors, you need to be able to accurately identify which plants are poisonous to your pets.  Many common household and outdoor plants can be highly toxic to your furry friend.  Here are a few plants we recommend avoiding this spring.

Poisonous Plants:
  • Tulips
  • Sago Palm
  • Spanish Thyme
  • Rhododendron
  • Yew
  • Chrysanthemum
  • English Ivy
  • Pothos
  • Castor Bean
Many of these poisonous plants cause similar effects, ranging from irritation, difficulty breathing, and incoordination to severe gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular problems.  If you suspect your pet has ingested any of these plants, contact Bregman Vet Group for immediate care.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for the post!! I was unaware that there were so many plants dangerous for my pets.

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