Dangerous plants and your cat or dog

You can do many things to keep their cats or dogs of damage, but a little danger can still stay in your home - your plants and food.

Funny pets could have a taste of any plant. A pet may feel the need to self-medicate (as cats eat grass), and thus might encourage the plant in a pot. Or they may just be curious. Despite being toxic, some good plants like (for example, the flavor of a Berry is not any indication of its security, as some berries can be tasted fine but highly dangerous).

It is also not any guarantee if a plant is edible for people. Many plants can be toxic to pets, even completely safe for humans. For example, onions are very toxic to cats. Also, the amounts that need pets to eat to be affected is much smaller than the would have to eat, due to its small size.

However, although many plants are perfectly safe, many are not, and it is necessary to be aware of what others to avoid.

Cats that should be avoided completely: China evegreen, crotons, peace lillies, onion, spider Lily, soles of rubber, iris, perennial, Eyed susan, belladonna, narcissus (plants and light bulb), tobacco (for example, boots of ashtray), rhododendrons, other ivys, English Ivy, rhubarb and asparagus fern, plants of tulips and bulbs, Lily of the Valley, Easter lily, aloe vera, holly, oriental Lily, chrysanthemum, jasmine, java beans, potato, poppy, mushrooms, umbrella plant, honeysuckle, mistletoe, amaryllis, seeds of apple, peas, Easter flower bulbs, quoits (all types) tiger lily, baby's breath, calendula, Bell, Philodendron, berenjenay gum, which can include a wide selection of plants at home and pantry.

Dogs must be kept far (inter alia): Croton, apricot, Chinese evergreen, Narciso, lilly of Easter, jasmine, baby's breath, Philodendron, potato, Hortensia, flor de Pascua, apple, mushrooms, plants corn, honeysuckle, wild mushrooms, laurel mountain, language mother-in-laws, walnuts and many nuts, apple, seeds of PEAR, Aloe Vera, holly, plant umbrella, green potatoes (especially skins), Lily of the Valley, virginia creeper, Lily peace, jade, Jacinto, glycine, iris, Plum, peach, apricot, cherry, swimming pools, schefflera, almonds, susan eyes, ficus, English Ivy, tomato plants (and green tomatoes) and yew trees. This would include a wide variety of plants at home and pantry.

Note that this list is not complete. If you have questions about the plants, research in your library or the Internet, see expert friends or if all else fails, get rid of the subject.

Even if you really value a favorite plant, your dog or cat must be first. If any plant is creating a health problem, an easy choice is what to do and you can make the right decision for the well-being of your pet.