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Poisonous houseplants for dogs & cats

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Summer, sun, cactus. That sounds so carefree. But when our houseplants start to bloom and sprout during this sunny season, it can be quite dangerous for our four-legged friends.  Various flowers and plants can be consumed either through their leaves, flowers or juice  one  Cause poisoning in our furry friends. Depending on whether you have a dog or a cat at home, the dangerous plants differ. 

dogs

With our beloved dogs  Contact with a harmful plant can happen quickly.  Often  the leaves are nibbled, which may already contain toxins, an example of this is the rubber tree.  Whether intentionally or accidentally  become  yes, sometimes  Pots have been knocked over or flowers have fallen down. In this case, it can  come into contact with or even eat the tubers and bulbs.  Dangerous in this category are mainly  the amaryllis and lily of the valley.  The third variant of toxin transmission is the  milky sap of plants.  Often a  Licking open stems, leaves or flowers.  Examples of this would be the poinsettia and the Christ thorn. 

Below are the most common poisonous houseplants  for dogs  listed: 

  •   agave 
  •   amaryllis 
  •   azalea
  •   Weeping fig, strangler fig and all other  Ficus species 
  •   Christ Star, Christ Thorn 
  •   Clivie 
  • ivy plant 
  •   Flamingo flower 
  •   Swiss cheese leaf 
  •   geranium 
  •   rubber tree 
  •   hydrangea 
  •   Lilies (all types)
  •   Orchids (all species) 
  •   poinsettia 

cats 

The same applies to cats  like dogs.  Contact with the poison can also occur via the leaves  and  flowers  as well as  via the tubers or the latex.  In cats,  it  It is also increasingly the case that  small potted plants from the  windowsill  or the table.  This is often followed by contact with the toxins. 

Below are the most common poisonous houseplants for  cats  listed: 

  • avocado  (Plant, leaves and fruit are highly poisonous for cats!) 
  • azalea
  • begonia
  • boxwood
  • ivy
  • Swiss cheese leaf
  • rubber tree
  • hyacinth
  • cacti
  • crocus
  • primrose
  • orchids
  • poinsettia

Effect 

Not every one of the listed  Plants are immediately harmful or even fatal for our furry friends, because as is so often the case, the dose makes the poison. In addition,  can location and care of the flower  also decide how high the dose of the poison is.  Last  Of course, the factors age, size, weight and health of our four-legged friends also play an important role.  

The typical first symptoms of poisoning  Based on the factors just mentioned,  vary. Nevertheless, you should keep an eye on your darling  have the following  Changes: 

  • restlessness
  • apathy
  • Strong saliva
  • vomiting/diarrhea
  • Tremble
  • disorientation

In case of strong  or advanced  poisoning  can  the symptoms also  This can lead to breathing difficulties, which could result in respiratory arrest  or  circulatory problems,  which lead to shock or coma.  

Measures 

If you notice poisoning from a plant,  A veterinarian should be consulted immediately. It is advisable – if possible – to take a sample of the eaten plant with you.  It is also important to remain calm. Especially when  your  furry friend   breathing difficulties  or has a racing pulse, you have to show them that you are there and  you should  talk to them gently. 

Charcoal tablets can often  Save lives. In many poisonings  The tablets can prevent the poison from entering the bloodstream, because the carbon particles concentrate the poison. The contaminated carbon particles are later  excreted again in bound form. 

Conclusion 

If possible, it is best to avoid the poisonous plants. If you cannot part with them  can, then try  placing the plants in inaccessible places.  And remember to stay calm, administer charcoal tablets and pack a sample of the poison.  Then hopefully nothing bad will happen. Because for us, as always, every household deserves a healthy four-legged friend! 

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