It’s important to know which plant varieties to avoid to prevent such outcomes.
If you have a dog, take extra caution with the followingtrendy houseplants.
Popular philodendron varieties include the heartleaf philodendron, philodendron ‘Brasil’, andphilodendron ‘Micans,‘among others.
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While Philodendronvarieties are harmless to the touch, they are toxic to both dogs and cats if ingested.
Symptoms of philodendron poisoning include oral irritation, swelling, vomiting, trouble breathing, and excessive drooling.
Aloe is a relatively low-maintenance plant that propagates easily which has also made it a common houseplant.
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Interestingly, the most infamous part of a bird of paradise plantthe floweris also the most toxic.
Dieffenbachia are toxic to both cats and dogs if ingested.
Symptoms of Dieffenbachia poisoning include oral irritation and swelling, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty breathing.
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They are characterized by a crown of thick green palm leaves supported by a shaggy trunk.
They are slow-growing plants, usually staying fairly small, especially when grown indoors.
Sago palms are extremely toxic to both humans and animals, causing liver failure and even death if ingested.
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Unfortunately, the peace lily is poisonous to both dogs and cats, especially the ‘Mauna Loa’ variety.
Houseplants and Ornamentals.Merck Manual Veterinary Manual.
Fiddle-Leaf.American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Animal Poison Control.
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Philodendron Pertusum.American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Animal Poison Control.
Zamioculcas Zamiifolia.North Carolina State Extension Gardener.
UCD Toxic Plant Garden.University of California Davis Veterinary Medicine.
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Bird of Paradise Flower.American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Animal Poison Control.
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Dieffenbachia.American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Animal Poison Control.
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Sago Palm.Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Peace Lily.American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Animal Poison Control.
Alocasia.North Carolina Extension Center.
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