Budding Poisons

They may be pretty, but some plants are poisonous—even deadly. As little as a single leaf from any lily variety is lethal to cats. Others to avoid:

	Amaryllis: Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, appetite loss, tremors, drooling and abdominal pain.
	Azaleas: Can cause weakness, upset stomach, drooling, heart failure, depression and possible coma.
	Christmas tree pine needles: Can produce oral irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, trembling and posterior weakness.
	Chrysanthemum: Results in vomiting, diarrhea, depression, drooling and appetite loss.
	Daffodil: Can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, convulsions, seizures, low blood pressure and tremors.
	Easter cactus: Can cause vomiting, diarrhea and depression. Can cause staggering in cats.
	Holly: Commonly found during the Christmas season, can cause intense vomiting, diarrhea and depression.
	Hyacinth: Can cause intense vomiting, diarrhea, depression and tremors.
	Lilies: Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression and kidney failure.
	Mistletoe: Another Christmas plant, ingestion can cause significant vomiting and diarrhea, difficulty breathing, collapse, erratic behavior, hallucinations and death.
	Mulch with cocoa beans: Dogs are attracted to the noticeable scent of chocolate and can consume a great quantity, which can lead to restlessness, hyperactivity, muscle twitching, increased urination, excessive panting, increased heart rate and blood pressure levels and seizures.
	Oleander: May cause vomiting, heart failure and possible death.
	Poinsettia: Can cause irritation to the mouth and stomach and sometimes vomiting.
	Sago palm: Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures and liver failure.
	Tulip: Can cause intense vomiting, depression, diarrhea, drooling and appetite loss.

Further Reading :
A Survival Tail
Treating an accidental poisoning quickly can save your pet’s life.

The Wrath Of Grapes
As few as seven grapes can be toxic to dogs.

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