If you love plants as much as animals, be careful!
Some houseplants are dangerous to pets.
To help limit the risk of poisoning your dog or cat, this article lists 7 common green plants that are poisonous to animals.
Ficus
There are many varieties of ficus with green or variegated leaves and heights ranging from bonsai to shrubs.
However, avoid this common green plant if you have a pet.
The latex contained in its stems is toxic and causes vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes, and hypersalivation in cats or dogs.
This plant can even cause kidney damage if your pet chews it. Philodendron
Philodendron is another green plant that is prized for its graphic beauty and ease of care. Place it out of reach of a dog or cat.
The leaves cause swelling of the mouth and tongue and possible suffocation of the animal.
When swallowed, it also causes a burning sensation in the mouth, digestive problems, spasms and even convulsions.
Note: Pothos is another relative of the houseplant Philodendron. It is easy to care for. It causes the same symptoms if ingested by a pet.
Spathiphyllum or moonflower
The indoor air purifying plant, peace lily or moonflower, is toxic to dogs and cats.
Ingestion causes irritation of the mouth and tongue, as well as digestive upset.
Aloe Vera
While aloe vera is known to be beneficial for human skin and health, it is toxic to pets.
This is because the juice inside the leaves irritates the digestive system and causes severe diarrhea in dogs or cats because it contains saponin.
Jade tree
The jade tree, whose botanical name is Crassula ovata, is a hardy succulent plant.
Easy to care for, very popular. But toxic to pets.
If swallowed, causes vomiting and slow heart rate.
Rhododendron or azalea
Flowering plants of the rhododendron or azalea family are very beautiful, but also dangerous for dogs and cats.
This type of plant contains toxins that slow the animal's heart rate to the point that it goes into a coma and dies.
The effects on dogs, cats, and birds are severe even at low doses, so avoid this plant if you have pets.
Yucca
Yucca also causes indigestion in dogs if the leaves are ingested.
This plant is also poisonous due to the saponins it contains.
It causes vomiting and diarrhea within a few hours of ingestion of the leaves.
Be careful, because yucca roots are even more toxic and cause, in addition to digestive upset, neurological symptoms (paralysis of the hind limbs, coma).
What to do if your pet has eaten a poisonous plant
If your pet has ingested any of the poisonous plants listed above, do not wait to react.
Call your veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic immediately and provide the name of the plant, the amount ingested, and the time of ingestion if known.
In case of intoxication:
- monitor the animal's behavior;
- do not give him food or drink;
- Do not give him any medication without consulting a doctor.
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