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Berthoud Weekly Surveyor April 8, 2021 Page 13 Plants NOT safe for pets

Plants and greenery add beauty to your home, both inside and out but certain ones can be toxic to cats and dogs. Here’s a list of some of the most common plants that are NOT pet-safe.

If your pet chews or ingests these plants side effects can range from mild systems to severe. These can include gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, diarrhea, labored breathing, weakness, drooling, burning, dermatitis, convulsions, pale gums or tongue, loss of coordination, difficulty swallowing to liver and kidney damage, heart arrhythmias and even death.

Always contact your local veterinarian and the Animal Poison Control Center if you believe your pet has ingested a toxic plant. Sago Palm Tomato Plants Aloe Vera Ivy Amaryllis Gladiola American Holly Daffodil Baby’s Breath Milkweed Castor Bean Azalea Rhododendron Tulip Chrysanthemum Begonia Oleander Chives (all plants in the allium family are toxic to cats and dogs including onion, garlic and leeks) Snake Plants Peace Lilly Hydrangea Cyclamen Dieffenbachia Hyacinth Jade Plants Pothos Poinsettia