Many people don’t know that some houseplants can be quite toxic and dangerous for your pets. We have made a list of the most dangerous plants that are an absolute risk to your pets. If you decide to keep these plants, make sure that they are quite far away from your pets.
Dieffenbachia
It is also known with a different name, you may have heard of dumb canes. They thrive with minimal care. However, they are quite dangerous to pets, because they contain the sharp crystals known as raphides. They can cause swelling and irritation to the pets’ mouths. It gets even worse, they may experience also plenty of pain and vomiting.
Peace lily
Peace lily is another plant that causes discomfort to both cats and dogs. If your pets come into contact with it, the affected area will cause irritation. What’s worse is that if it is ingested, it can lead to even vomiting. We suggest you keep them far away from your pets.
Cyclamen
The cyclamen’s roots and flowers grow from tubers, and it is precisely because of these tubers why they are dangerous. If they are chewed or ingested by your pet, that may lead to diarrhea, drooling, vomiting, or in rare cases, even death.
Aloe plant
Aloe has many positive effects, however, for your pet, it can be very toxic. The healing properties of aloe are very useful for us humans, but when it comes to pets, it can cause diarrhea and vomiting. Ingesting it can also cause tremors.
Caladium
Caladium can also harm our furry friends, since they will cause drooling, vomiting, pain, and they will have difficulty swallowing. Calcium oxalate crystals are to blame for this. Hopefully, this list will help keep your furry friends safe.
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