Dogs
- Creating A Pet-safe Garden
By Julia Williams It’s that time of year again, when warmer temperatures and longer days lure us out of our caves into the fresh air and sunlight. It’s also the time when a gardener’s thoughts turn to creating lush landscapes and veggie patches...
- Garden Plants That Help Fight Fleas Naturally
By Linda Cole It's that time of year when pesky fleas begin popping up in the home and on your pet. Planting certain garden plants around your home and in the areas where your pets wander can help deter and repel those little pests. Now is the time...
- Grass, Weeds And Plants Pets Should Not Eat
By Linda Cole Cats and dogs who wander outside during the warmer months will always find something to nibble on. Some may chew on a weed or piece of grass because it tastes good. It doesn't harm them to eat certain plants, but some vegetation is...
- Plants For Pets To Avoid
Spring is in the air and with this beautiful season follows the arrival of new flowers and plants. But beware - there are certain plants that just don’t belong in a home with pets. These are the plants that can cause everything from allergies to poisonings.I...
- Pet Safe Gardens
Did you know that the species of flora that we plant in our garden, might have hazardous effects on the health of our pets. Therefore, one should take due care not to include certain plants that produce toxic substances. Every year, many pets are...
Dogs
Spring Flowers and Sick Animals
Spring is in the air and for many of us - it’s planting season. What type of flower garden is the best for you and your pets?
Many flowers are toxic to our favorite felines and canines, and it is important to be informed on which plants to avoid when you have pets.
Spring Flowers
During this time of the year, you really want to avoid common Easter plants such as lilies, chrysanthemums, crocus and tulips. These plants can cause severe abdominal pain, excessive drooling, and even death. Crocus and amaryllis are two more to avoid this year.
You’ll want to avoid Castor bean plants, which produce a toxin known as Ricin and can be life-threatening. Kalanchoe is another no-no around pets, and those beautiful Oleander trees are toxic as well. Oleander can even cause heart problems, hypothermia and death. The Sago Palm, one of my personal favorites, is also toxic to dogs and cats, causing liver failure, depression and seizures.
Indoors or Out!
Azaleas or flowers of the Rhododendron family contain grayantoxins, which can produce vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness and depression of the central nervous system, so stay away from those. Cyclamen has a similar effect. Schefflera, Pothos and Brassaia actinophylla are toxic as well, so stay away from those too.
What can you grow safely around pets?
Stay tuned for the next update and we’ll share the ten best plants for pets and families.
Stacy Mantle
- Creating A Pet-safe Garden
By Julia Williams It’s that time of year again, when warmer temperatures and longer days lure us out of our caves into the fresh air and sunlight. It’s also the time when a gardener’s thoughts turn to creating lush landscapes and veggie patches...
- Garden Plants That Help Fight Fleas Naturally
By Linda Cole It's that time of year when pesky fleas begin popping up in the home and on your pet. Planting certain garden plants around your home and in the areas where your pets wander can help deter and repel those little pests. Now is the time...
- Grass, Weeds And Plants Pets Should Not Eat
By Linda Cole Cats and dogs who wander outside during the warmer months will always find something to nibble on. Some may chew on a weed or piece of grass because it tastes good. It doesn't harm them to eat certain plants, but some vegetation is...
- Plants For Pets To Avoid
Spring is in the air and with this beautiful season follows the arrival of new flowers and plants. But beware - there are certain plants that just don’t belong in a home with pets. These are the plants that can cause everything from allergies to poisonings.I...
- Pet Safe Gardens
Did you know that the species of flora that we plant in our garden, might have hazardous effects on the health of our pets. Therefore, one should take due care not to include certain plants that produce toxic substances. Every year, many pets are...