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CANINE HEALTH IS...
...avoiding plants and decorations which can be poisonous or harmful to your pets. As regards safety, watch your puppy like a small child. |
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DANGEROUS HOLIDAY PLANTSby TheDogPlace.org Staff
Symptoms, treatment for poinsettia, mistletoe, holly and other holiday plants known to be poisonous to pets, plus the National Poison Control emergency number.
Here is how to to induce vomiting, "give your dog 3% hydrogen peroxide, which is available at your local pharmacy. It is the preferred vomit-inducing product for dogs. Give your dog one teaspoon hydrogen peroxide per 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of body weight."~ ref www.wikihow.com
These are the most dangerous holiday plants. We advise against having then in your home if you have pets. If a guest brings one of these toxic-to-pets plants or if you have them in the landscaping, be sure your dogs can't get to them. Check those that are dangerous to cats because it is difficult to prevent feline access to anything...
Cyclamen (Primulaceae) – Contains Triterpinoidsaponins found in the tuberous shizomes. Symptoms: GI problems, convulsions, and paralysis. Toxins cause local irritation and are therefore well absorbed from the GI tract. Toxicity of hybrid species has not been supported experimentally. Treatment – Symptomatic but veterinary if convulsing.
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) – Milky sap contains unknown toxic principles. Symptoms: Irritates mucous membranes and causes excessive salivation and vomiting, but not death. Treatment – Symptomatic at best. Gastric lavage, activated charcoal and saline cathartics should be considered.
Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum) is extremely poisonous to cats . Eating small amounts of any part of this plant can cause dangerous symptoms which can to death from kidney failure in cats. Dogs are not as sensitive to the toxins in this plant but make sure they can't reach the holiday lilies.
Symptoms: Abdominal pains, vomiting and diarrhea observed following ingestion of .2 berries. Death rare. Treatment – Symptomatic or veterinary.
Mistletoe (Pghoradendron flavescens) – Amines, toxic proteins and unknowns found in all parts. Symptoms: Vomiting, profuse diarrhea, dilated pupils, rapid labored breathing, shock, and death from cardiovascular collapse within hours of ingesting toxic dosage. Treatment – Get your dog to the veterinarian!
It not just holiday plants that can make your pets sick. Indoor decor plants, outdoor landscaping plants, and even some fruit and vegetable plants can be very dangerous to both children and pets. Click for this printable Dangerous and Hazardous Plants page. Copyright © NetPlaces Network 1607r1712 http://www.thedogplace.org/Health/dangerous-plants-holiday.asp SSI Courtesy NetPlaces Network SSI
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