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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Dangerous Plants for Critters




I have posted similar info in the past - but as we move into summer with lots of new plants in the house and the yard -  its a good list to have handy so here it is again:

http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/pets/poisonous_plants.pdf

 

Plants That Are Poisonous To Ferrets

Be aware of what plants might be toxic to your pet ferret.

By Sharon Vanderlip, DVM


Many ornamental plants are toxic to ferrets if ingested. The toxic parts of plants may include the leaves, flowers, bulbs, stems or all parts of the plants. Some of the more common poisonous plants are listed below.
Aconite
Amaryllis
American holly
American nightshade
Angel’s trumpet
Azalea
Bird of paradise
Birdseye primrose
Blue cardinal flower (lobelia)
Buttercup (ranunculus)
Crocus
Chrysanthemum
Daffodil
Daily
Foxglove (digitalis)
Hydrangea
Iris
Kalanchoe
Lily (several species)
Lupine
Mistletoe
Monkshood
Oleander
Onion
Philodendron
Rhododendron
Sago palm
Schefflera
Tulip
Wolfsbane
Yew


Chrysanthemums are toxic to Hedgehogs

 













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