Protecting Your Pets from Toxic Plants‘Which common plans around Flori are toxic to pots? The following lst contine seme ofthe plats you may eacounter that can be hazarious topes: * Amaryllis * Daisy ‘American Holly + Dieffenbachia + Aarowned = Liles (anon ki 2 hutuma Crocus + Oleendr + aralea * Poinsettia * Caladium Poison ivy + Chimbesry Sago Palm * Darroau + ups ‘What are the signs that your pet might have lngesed something toric? * Diahea * Ditsted pupus 2 Fever * Tritton acne the mouth Nausea Seizures * Shallow breathing + Swelling ofthe tongue and throat + Vomiting + Weskness/tizziness ‘What should Ido if my pet has ingested something toxic? ‘+ Separate your pet ftom the plant ant ‘removethe plant from the area to preveat any further ingestion. Wash your hanes ‘noroughly with soap and water. + Call your velorinarian! They may be ake Ofer you teaument options at ‘home er droct you to bring your pot ia for an examination, + Rin their mouth tps and paws with ‘vatet Remove any remaining leaves ot stems fom your pet's mouth. + Thy to get your pet to driak water. + Propare a small aniount of 3% hydrogen peroxide to infuce vomiting If instruct- ed by your vetrirarian. "Before you tring a new plant into your ome or ya, esewch wha precautions you should {ako fo ensure that your eis ar safe. This Tis only contains some ofthe many plans that re iscnows topets. Avoid contact between your pets and thes plans, and remember what 19 leo for if they do ingest something xc. (Contact a prossonal recene,specite Instructions for you pet's situation. Alix Clie ‘Home & Yard Magszine