{"id":3991,"date":"2020-04-23T20:53:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T20:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalhealthfoundation.net\/blog\/?p=3991"},"modified":"2020-04-23T20:53:51","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T20:53:51","slug":"a-pet-owners-guide-to-flowers-and-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalhealthfoundation.org\/blog\/2020\/04\/a-pet-owners-guide-to-flowers-and-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pet Owner’s Guide to Flowers and Plants"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We love our pets! The family cat or dog is vital part of our family, and we do everything we can to help ensure that they have what they need. Pet owners need to be certain that they provide the correct food and preventative medical care. While pet safety needs to be a big concern around the house, one of the most common dangers for pets are with the plants and flowers that can be redily found in the home.<\/p>\n

Most homes have various types of plants and flowers inside the home. These plants and flowers help brighten up a home and provide a decorative flourish. While the addition of plants and flowers in a home are helpful in making the house attractive, it can also be a danger to pets. Knowing which plants are non-toxic and which plants are toxic to your dog or cat is important for the continued good health of your pet.<\/p>\n

There are a number of plants that are commonly found around the home that are toxic to animals. Some of the plants that should be kept away from the family pet include Lilies, Tulips and Azaleas. All of these plants could have an impact on the health of pets if ingested. Therefore, it is important that prevention of potential danger is very important.<\/p>\n

If you have a home with pets, and you have flowers and plants, it is imperative to keep an eye out for the possibility of the animal being poisoned. Some of the symptoms that you should look out for include diarrhea, vomiting, weakness and not behaving as normal. If you suspect that your pet may have been accidentally poisoned, it is important to contact your vet as soon as possible. The early the treatment for the poison the better chance of getting them back to health.<\/p>\n

To learn more about which plants and flowers are toxic and what to do in the event of a poisoning, please review the following information.<\/p>\n