Pet Health Alert: 10 Most Common Poison Plants

Last year the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center handled more than 100,000 cases, providing assistance to pet owners and treatment recommendations to veterinarians regarding chemicals, plants and products that are potentially harmful to pets. APCC experts recently shared with us a list of the ten most common poisonous plants, based on their caseloads. Among the top ten: - Members of the Lilium spp. family are considered highly toxic to companion felines. While the poisonous component in lilies has not yet been identified, even ingestion of very small amounts can result in severe kidney damage. - Tulip and Narcissus bulbs contain toxins that can cause a variety of symptoms, from drooling and loss of appetite to convulsions and cardiac abnormalities. - All parts of Sago palm are poisonous to pets, but the seeds or "nuts" contain the largest amount of toxin. For the complete list, visit APCC online. And remember, if you suspect that your animal companion may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, please call your veterinarian or the APCC's emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435 for round-the-clock telephone assistance.

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