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Cats especially tend to play with houseplants or nibble on leaves and flowers. Benson warns that lilies, in particular, are "extremely toxic" to cats, with one 2012 claim reaching $1,800. The Food and Drug Administration says all parts of lilies (leaf, pollen and flower) are toxic for cats and can cause vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, kidney failure may lead to death. Lilies are especially popular around Easter, so this is a timely tip.
Dogs also eat plants, but Benson notes they are more likely to dig and go straight for the bulbs, which are actually more concentrated in toxins. He noted one recent claim from a goldendoodle who snacked on narcissus bulbs and needed emergency care.
Other plants with toxins include tomato plants, tulip bulbs, azalea, rhododendron, and wild mushrooms. Some fertilizers or mulch people use in the yard also contain toxins and can cause harm if eaten.
Just like for medication and foods, people can contact their vet or a pet poison control center if they're ever in doubt about a plant or flower their pet ate.
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- These articles are fine but to just say "grapes are bad" is rather misleading because it doesn't tell you why. They can't metabolize them - WHY? What's in them that is bad for dogs? This article is VERY VAGUE! Not well written. Sorry.
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- this says garlic is bad, but other sources have said garlic is good and helps deter fleas and helps with bad breath. it recommends no fatty meat, how can any meat not have any fat, are home-made stews bad then? I bet he'd say yes to promote 'veterinarian-approved' products, he probably has his own line. How DO dogs survive in the wild without scientifically, veterinarian designed kibble? Surely, according to this, they don't.
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- I have a foxy X russel and he loves weed, chocolate, fatty meats, pretty much all the things listed here in this article. He is now 15, he was the runt of the litter all his siblings have long died. Since 12 he gets a regular annual trip to the vet who keeps saying what great shape hes in for an old dog. I think this was a great article sponsored and brought to you by the Veterenarian council of America. At his age, he can eat whatever he wants.
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