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Can You Pick Your Poison . . . Trees?
Long walks past poisonous Fall blossoms, and now we've got trees to worry about, too?! If you like to check out the foliage with your furry friends, let's see if you can identify these toxic trees so you know where not to let him sniff around.
Question 1 of 7This is a:
Red Jasper tree
Red Maple tree
Red Oak tree
Do You Know These Poisonous Fall Bloomers?
Fall's coming and although we've tackled poisonous Summer wildflowers, that season's (sadly) almost done. Let's get into the Fall spirit by looking at more flowers — each of these either begin blooming in autumn or continue through September (or later!) in some climates, so check out the pretty plants and see how well you do!
Question 1 of 7Hibiscus:
Toxic to dogs and cats
Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Can You Identify These Toxic Summer Wildflowers?
We've already tackled toxic garden flowers and dangerous bouquets, but now let's check out poisonous wildflowers you could see on your summertime walks. The six following plants are toxic to dogs and cats — test yourself now, and there's a recap at the end so you won't forget in the future!
Question 1 of 6This plant is a:
Primrose
Pokeweed
Wild Hydrangea
Milkweed
Can You Identify These Doggone Toxic Blooms?
It's almost Summer — woohoo! Since I'm looking forward to longer walks and exploring new areas with my pooch, I've gathered up some outdoor flowers . .
6 Ways to Enjoy Flowers (Safely) With Your Furry Friend
Warm weather walks aren't just a fresh way to get your pet out and about or work on your posture and fitness. They offer the visual bonus of blooming buds, chirping birds and an air of romance. In celebration of Flower Day, which happens to be today, I have put together a roundup of helpful hints for enjoying flowers and plant life both within your home and on the street.
Kitty Lovers, Just Say "No Thanks" to Easter Lilies!
I've shared doggy dangers lurking in your Easter basket, but I wanted to remind you about a popular holiday flower that should never be brought into a home that includes cats.
Easter lilies are one of the most poisonous flowers for kitties. In fact, just one or two leaves or flowers can fatally harm a feline so, even if you think your pet will show no interest in this plant, please take no chances.
Does Your Dog Stop and Smell the Flowers?
Spring is here and that means blooming flowers by our feet and their faces. Do your pooches enjoy a stop-and-sniff (but no snack) when plants are blossoming or pass on by the new plants popping up on the scene?
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Does Your Dog Stop and Smell the Flowers?
Which Flowers Are Poisonous to Pets?
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I gathered up poison information on popular plants to give or receive. Pretty as they may look around your house, which of these blossoms are poisonous to dogs and/or cats? From roses to daisies, test your knowledge on these 10 flowers when you start the quiz.
Dog Days of Summer: "Death Cap" Mushrooms
As if the ominous name didn't clue you in, death caps are very dangerous. This species is responsible for the majority – 95 percent! – of fatal mushroom poisoning of people and pets.
Dog Days of Summer: Just Say No to Cocoa Mulch
Don't let a nosy pooch sniff around or dig up any flowers you haven't planted yourself! If Summer travels take you to new parks or yards, double check that the gardens don't use cocoa mulch, a common fertilizer made from poisonous cocoa beans. Just like chocolate, it contains theobromine, a chemical that can cause vomiting, muscle tremors, or even death to furry friends.
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