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ShelterLife HIDDEN DANGERS...
The garden can be full of potentially toxic itemsfor your pets, the CheltenhamAnimal Shelter provides readersways to spot them
The long-awaitedsummeris here, the sun is out and it is time to finally get started on making your garden as beautiful as ever!Most of us when gardening often go by what plants, colours, textures and smells thatwe enjoy, however for your four-legged friend (that be cat or dog) some plants can be highly toxic. We have listed the top 3 plants
often used to brighten up the garden andhomethat can cause problems for your pet.
LILIES Lilies are a favourite in the garden, often given as a gift to have inside the home. Liliesmay smell divine to us, but cats like the smell too which puts them at risk as all variations of the Lily can and will causeAT LEAST minor poisoning. This can be caused by eating or the pollen being ingested while grooming themselves if they have brushed up against the plant. Labradors are the breedmost at
risk of poisoning by plants due to their nature to dig and eat whatever they find. Labradors are more at risk for being treated for more severe poisoning.
HYACINTHS AND TULIPS These flowers are fromthe same plant family, therefore sharingmany
of the samecharacteristics when it comes to their poisonous nature. Their bulbs and petals are severally dangerous when consumed in high quantities, sickness and irritation are key symptomsto look out for.
HYDRANGEA TheHydrangea, although coming in an array of bright shades and commonly found in gardens across the UK is not only dangerous to your pet but humans too. The bulb of a Hydrangea containsCyanide, so it is best to avoid this plant if your pet has a tendency to dig up plants! Please note that someof these
plants are toxic in small doses, others a largeamountwould need to be consumed. Plants areMOST dangerous while the plant is still young, becoming less toxic as it ages. If you are concerned about your
pet orworried that they have consumed a potentially dangerous plant, it is always best to consult and contact your vet if you have witness them eating a largeamount or symptomsare apparent.
Symptomstolook out for:
•Oral irritation • Excessive drooling •Vomiting
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CheltenhamAnimal Shelter, Gardner’s Lane, Cheltenham Tel: 01242 523521
www.gawa.org.uk
• Difficulty swallowing • Difficulty breathing • Loss of appetite • Tiredness orweakness •Depressed behaviour • Diarrhoea •Dry mouth and/or eyes • Tremors • Fever • High heart rate •Constipation • Stiffness • Blood in stool or vomit • Increased thirst
There is plenty of advice on dog and cat friendly plants to have in your garden and those to avoid online. Use reliable sources such as registered animal charities and food providers such as James Wellbeloved when looking for advice on plants to avoid in the home.
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