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One cup of apple seeds can be toxic to an adult human, so it can take very little to affect a small dog or other small pet. Some plants like lilies, rhododendrons, oleander, sago palm, milkweed ...
With Easter just around the corner, it’s common for people to adorn their homes with beautiful spring flowers, including lilies and daffodils. While these blooms add a touch of color and cheer ...
Here are some of the most common plants that are toxic to dogs, according to Dr Wismer: Sago Palm This handsome prehistoric-looking palm is the most dangerous houseplant on the list for dogs ...
Although it is called a "lily", the peace lily is not a true lily from the family Liliaceae. True lilies are highly toxic (poisonous) to cats and dogs, [ 14 ] [ 15 ] but the peace lily, Spathiphyllum is only mildly toxic to humans and other animals when ingested.
Food products and household items commonly handled by humans can be toxic to dogs. The symptoms can range from simple irritation to digestion issues, behavioral changes, and even death. The categories of common items ingested by dogs include food products, human medication, household detergents, indoor and outdoor toxic plants, and rat poison. [1]
Many plants commonly used as food possess toxic parts, are toxic unless processed, or are toxic at certain stages of their lives. Some only pose a serious threat to certain animals (such as cats, dogs, or livestock) or certain types of people (such as infants, the elderly, or the immunocompromised).
Lilies. This one can be dangerous immediately. All cats can have a lethal reaction to all parts of a lily, the flower, the leaves, the stems, everything.
Examples include philodendrons and Easter lilies, which can cause severe kidney damage to cats, [15] [16] and poinsettias, begonia, and aloe vera, which are mildly toxic to dogs. [ 17 ] [ 18 ] For birds, chocolate can be deadly, and foods intended for human consumption, such as bread, crackers, and dairy items, can potentially cause health ...