Ah, the songs of nesting birds… The sweet smells of foliage in bloom… The roar of construction down the street… Spring is here!
In light of the budding springtime, I think we should take note of the plants we bring into our homes. While flowers and ferns can be refreshing additions, your cats and dogs may try to sink their teeth into them. There are many plants that can be poisonous and hazardous to your companion’s health, as I mentioned previously. Here are some common ones:
-Lillies (any of the lilium species) including Easter lily, peace lily, etc.
-Tulips
-Ferns
-Elephant Ears
-Daffodils
-Aloe
-Bird of Paradise
-Wisteria
-Iris
-Hydrangea
-Honeysuckle
-Azalea
For a full list, see: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/
You may be asking what IS safe for your pet to nibble on! Your safest best is wheatgrass. This makes a tasty treat for cats and dogs and is easy to find. There are lists of other non-toxic plants on the ASPCA website above.
If your pet consumes any toxic plants, please give us a call. We’re here to help!
Have a happy and safe springtime! Here’s hoping the construction machines stop blocking my window view.
