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Avoid azaleas at all costs as the plant can result in serious poisoning and even death if ingested

CUT FLOWERS can result in serious poisoning! Avoid this the garden. But, before you light up, give
If your beloved is in the (delightful) habit deadly duo at all costs. some clear thought to the fact that if a
of surprising you with romantic blooms, dog or cat swallows a dagga butt, he can
it might be worth noting that a number CANNABIS become extremely ill. CBD products, with
of flowers favoured for their splendour in With the recent changes in legislation the hallucinogenic properties removed, can
arrangements pose problems for our pets. regarding the cultivation of ‘doobie’ for have various health benefits for pets. But
Cats, particularly, are chief culprits here, as personal use, some of us may be keen the plant includes THC cannabinoids which
they have easy access to tables and shelves to nurture a little stash in the bottom of cause severe side-effects in pets and should
where vases teeter oh-so-temptingly…. Lilies
of all varieties, Chysanths, Gladioli, Tulips,
Daffs and Carnations are just a few that may
result in serious toxicity or even fatality for a
curious furball. Even that innocuous-looking
filler, Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila) can cause
problems.
ALOE VERA
Surely, a plant famed for its medicinal
properties can’t possibly be a baddie?
Unfortunately, for pets, it is! The sap of the
beloved aloe will cause severe diarrhoea,
vomiting, loss of appetite and depression in
your pets (including reptiles and birds).
POINSETTIA
With the Festive Season just over, what
home or garden didn’t boast a merry Cannabis Yesterday, today and tomorrow
Poinsettia, or other Euphorbia spp? While
the sap of this plant is mildly toxic to dogs
and cats, it will rarely cause more than
contact irritation if the skin is exposed to
it, or mild drooling, vomiting and, rarely,
diarrhoea, if ingested. But best to exercise
care, nevertheless.
OLEANDER AND AZALEAS
The stunning Oleander plant is
unfortunately highly toxic to pets and
humans and an absolute no-no in a
garden where our furry family members
and children may come into contact with
it. Ditto for Azaleas – as little as 0,2% of
the animal’s body weight, if swallowed,
Morning glory Poinsettia
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