Thinking about a flower garden, or just plants in your home? Take this list into consideration.
LIST OF POISONOUS PLANTS
Aloe Vera
Amaryllis
Apple (seeds)
Apple Leaf Croton
Apricot (pit)
Asparagus Fern
Autumn Crocus
Azalea
Baby's Breath
Bird of Paradise
Branching Ivy
Buckeye
Buddhist Pine
Caladium
Calla Lily
Castor Bean
Ceriman
Charming Dieffenbachia
Cherry (seeds and wilting leaves)
Chinese Evergreen
Cineraria
Clematis
Cordatum
Corn Plant
Cornstalk Plant
Croton
Cuban Laurel
Cutleaf Philodendron
Cycads
Cyclamen
Daffodil
Devil's Ivy
Dieffenbachia
Dracaena Palm
Dragon Tree
Dumb Cane
Easter Lily (especially cats!)
Elaine
Elephant Ears
Emerald Feather
English Ivy
Eucalyptus
Fiddle-leaf Fig
Florida Beauty
Foxglove
Fruit Salad Plant
Geranium
German Ivy
Giant Dumb Cane
Glacier Ivy
Gold Dust Dracaena
Golden Pothos
Hahn's Self-Branching Ivy
Heartland Philodendron
Hurricane Plant
Indian Rubber Plant
Janet Craig Dracaena
Japanese Show Lily (especially cats!)
Jerusalem Cherry
Kalanchoe
Lacy Tree Philodendron
Lily of the Valley
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Marble Queen
Marijuana
Mexican Breadfruit
Miniature Croton
Mistletoe
Morning Glory
Mother-in-Law's Tongue
Narcissus
Needlepoint Ivy
Nephytis
Nightshade
Oleander
Onion
Oriental Lily (especially cats!)
Peace Lily
Peach (wilting leaves and pits)
Pencil Cactus
Plumosa Fern
Poinsettia (low toxicity)
Poison Ivy
Poison Oak
Pothos
Precatory Bean
Primrose
Red Emerald
Red Princess
Red-Margined Dracaena
Rhododendron
Ribbon Plant
Saddle Leaf Philodendron
Sago Palm
Satin Pothos
Schefflera
Silver Pothos
Spotted Dumb Cane
String of Pearls
Striped Dracaena
Sweetheart Ivy
Swiss Cheese Plant
Taro Vine
Tiger Lily (especially cats!)
Tomato Plant (green fruit, stem and leaves)
Tree Philodendron
Tropic Snow Dieffenbachia
Weeping Fig
Yew
emergency first aid tips
EMERGENCY FIRST AID TIPS
In an emergency, keep a level head and quickly get your dog to the veterinarian. Call first. If your doctor's office is not open, call the nearest emergency pet clinic. Keep emergency phone numbers near your telephone.
Unless you have been trained and are absolutely positive you can administer CPR to your dog, it's best - and safer - to seek immediate veterinary care. However, there are some things you can do to help your dog before you get him to the hospital/clinic as soon as possible:
Wrap your dog in a heavy towel or blanket to keep him warm and restrict his movements. Having assistance would be helpful.
Apply a pressure bandage (sterile gauze or a clean handkerchief) to stem or stop the bleeding of a cut or bite.
Apply cold compress to a burn and gently hold it there until you get to the veterinary clinic.
Do not induce vomiting if you suspect or know your dog has swallowed a poisonous substance.
At any sign of choking (drooling, difficulty swallowing, pawing at the mouth, gagging), do not attempt to remove the item.
If your dog suffers heatstroke, take him to a cool spot and sponge him with cold water. Encourage your dog to drink small amounts of water.
If your dog suffers frostbite, place him in a warm room immediately. Thaw out the frostbitten areas slowly by applying warm moist towels that are changed frequently until the area becomes flushed. Severe frostbite can result in damaged paws and ear tips, so it is best to let your veterinarian determine the extent of the damage as soon as possible.
courtesy of the Purina Corporation
chocolate worries
CHOCOLATE WORRIES
You may have heard that chocolate is poisonous to dogs.
As with many substances, the poison is in the dose.
A little bit of chocolate won't hurt your dog.
But like many of us, dogs tend to overindulge in the rich taste of chocolate. And chocolate contains an ingredient that acts like caffeine and makes dogs very hyper and excitable.
If they eat too much, it can cause seizures.
So think twice about offering your dog chocolate.
Even a Chocolate Lab.
cannine cough
What is Canine Cough?
Our puppy’s get to escape many of the things we would like to avoid. They don’t have to worry about traffic or bills, however, they can’t escape the common cold. Their version of the common cold is an upper respiratory infection called canine cough. Your puppy can catch it any place he comes into contact with a dog who has it. Puppies and younger dogs are at the greatest risk, but older dogs can also get canine cough. The cough usually sounds high-pitched and may last for a few days or a few weeks. It varies from dog to dog, just as the length of time that people have a cough is different from person to person. Just like the colds we get, your puppy’s cold will usually go away on its own. In most cases no medication is required - your veterinarian can advise you as to whether your puppy needs antibiotics or other medication. To help your puppy recover from his cough make sure he has access to lots of fresh water. Keep your puppy out of dusty areas and away from tobacco smoke that may irritate his cough. Decrease his exercise while he’s sick and encourage him to rest.
