Oh, by gosh by golly, it’s time for mistletoe and holly…. except when your pets are involved. Christmas is a time of not only holiday cheer but also holiday plants. If you bring these plants into your home, be wary of keeping them in your pet’s reach: Holly (Ilex): The holly plant contains saponins, which…
The winter season can be very cold and long. To make house decor more festive it is often a fun idea to bring winter plants indoors to spruce up the home, but are all winter plants safe to have in the house? There are a handful of popular winter plants that can be dangerous for…
Grow your knowledge and learn about the dangers of plants that could be in and around your home! Below is the top 11 poisonous plants Pet Poison Helpline receives calls on. Keep in mind that eating anything outside of the regular diet can cause stomach upset and diarrhea – this includes any plant. Lilium species…
Pet Toxicology Experts Offer Educational Resources for Cat Lovers Mother’s Day is one of the busiest floral holidays of the year. Nestled inside many of those beautiful bouquets for mom, however, may be a hidden danger to your feline family members. “The spring season is filled with flowers, both inside and outside your home,” said…
Tabatha Regehr, DVM Associate Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology Pet Poison Helpline At Pet Poison Helpline we commonly receive calls from concerned pet owners after their pet has chewed on or eaten a plant from a floral arrangement or home yard. The summer brings beautiful blooms to our yards, but some plants are safer than others. Lilies,…
