My City Wellness Spring 2021

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Of the two crocus varieties (spring and autumn), the autumn crocus is more dangerous. While the spring crocus can cause vom iting and diarrhea; the autumn crocus will cause gastrointesti nal bleeding, liver and kidney damage, and respiratory failure in both dogs and cats. If your animal ingests either of the two crocus varieties, a trip to the vet should be made in short order. 3. Azalea & Rhododendron Chosen for their colorful punch, azaleas and rhododen drons are a common addition to flower gardens and can have a negative effect on pets. Ingesting just a few leaves causes vomiting, diarrhea and drooling. If the ani mal does not receive immediate medical help they could fall into a coma and possibly die. 4. Baby’s Breath Another common addi tion to bouquets and floral arrangements, baby’s breath, if ingested by dogs, will cause severe bouts of vomiting and diarrhea. Avoid introducing it into your home, if possible. 5. Begonia Another dog irritant, the begonia may not be as dangerous as some of the others on this list. Still, we don’t want our doggo to experience mouth swelling and inflammation, drooling or vomit ing. Be careful keeping them at ground level and if you have your begonias in a hanging basket, make sure that it is high enough that the dog won’t get to it. p

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These 12 common plants are poisonous to pets: 1. Aloe Vera A very common household plant, aloe vera is something your dog needs to avoid. Ingesting any part of the plant can cause vomit ing, diarrhea, tremors and central nervous system depression.

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