• Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

    Posted on May 9th, 2009 admin No comments

    The ASPCA offers a database of plants that are both toxic and non-toxic to pets.  Please make sure to check the database before you introduce any new plant into your home.  Also, make sure to check the database for the plants that you currently have.  . 

    ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database

    The ASPCA lists the following as 17 Common Poisonous Plants:

    1.  Lilies
    2.  Marijuana
    3.  Sago Palm
    4.  Tulips/Narcissus bulbs
    5.  Azalez/Rhododendron
    6.  Oleander
    7.  Castor Bean
    8.  Cyclamen
    9.  Kalanchoe
    10.  Yew
    11.  Amaryllis
    12.  Autumn Crocus
    13.  Chrysanthemum
    14.  English Ivy
    15.  Peace Lily (AKA Mauna Loa Peace Lily)
    16.  Pothos
    17.  Schefflera

    If you believe your pet has injest a poisonous plant contact your vet immediately, or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center  1-888-426-4435.

    • Share/Save/Bookmark

    Leave a reply