Many houseplants are poisonous and can even be deadly to your pets. These houseplants will brighten up your home, but some of these plants should be avoiding if you have furry loved ones. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions and coma. If you notice any of these symptoms in your pets and you think they might have ingested a poisonous plant, contact you veterinarian immediately.
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Dumbcane (Dieffenbachia picta)
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Dumbcane, also known as mother-in-laws tongue, is a popular houseplant used for purifying the air; however, all parts of this plant are poisonous to pets. This plant is native to South America and can be commonly found growing in tropical jungles. It contains crystals of calcium oxalate, which can cause a sudden burning irritation and paralysis of the lips, throat and mouth if eaten. The ingestion of this plant can also cause vomiting, intense salivation and diarrhea. Dumbcane has dark green leaves with a variety of lighter green patterns on each leaf.
Flamingo Lily (Anthurium andraeanum)
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Flamingo lily, also called painter's palette and oil cloth flower, is a houseplant with dark green foliage and straight, yellow flower spikes inside a red, heart-shaped spathe. The plant prefers light shade and temperatures from 60 to 65 degrees. All parts of this plant are poisonous and general symptoms will include difficultly swallowing, hoarseness and blistering. However, ingestion will usually not occur because chewing of this plant will immediately cause irritation of the mouth and throat. This plant has a long lasting vase and plant life.
Angel's Trumpet (Datura innoxia)
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Angel's trumpet, also known as devil's trumpet and moonflower, is an easy-to-grow houseplant that contains all poisonous parts. The plant has tubular flowers that can grow up to 6 inches long. It contains alkaloids that have caused poisoning and death in animals and humans, according to Blankee's website. The plant is so potent it has been used in suicides and murders. When ingested, the plant can cause drowsiness, coma and elevated temperature in pets.
English Ivy (Hedera helix)
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English ivy is a vine that is grown as an indoor and outdoor plant. The leaves of English ivy are poisonous and have caused poisoning in dogs, cattle, sheep and humans. If the leaves are ingested, it can cause difficulty breathing, vomiting, coma, paralysis and convulsions. Most varieties of English ivies have leathery, evergreen leaves that are dark green. However, some leaves can be light green, green-gray, variegated yellow, white or silver.
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