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Tiny Toxins: Foxglove
๐ฟ Tiny Toxins: Paws Off Plants ๐พ (A little series combining my love of plants and pets ๐ฟ๐ถ) Todayโs tiny check: Foxglove Those tall spikes of colourful flowers? Absolutely stunning. Snack? Definitely not ๐
Foxglove contains cardiac glycosides, which can affect the heart if eaten. For some dogs, signs may include: ๐พ Vomiting ๐พ Drooling ๐พ Weakness ๐พ Changes in heart rhythm ๐พ Collapse Thankfully, most dogs arenโt interested in eating foxgloves. But if you have a curious
muttsandmischief
Jul 261 min read
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Tiny Toxins; Jade Plant
๐ฟ Tiny Toxins: Paws Off Plants ๐พ (A little series combining my love of plants and pets ๐ฟ๐ถ) Todayโs tiny check: Jade Plant Those thick, glossy succulent leaves? Beautiful. Snack? Not so much ๐
Jade plants are considered toxic to dogs, although the exact toxic compound isnโt fully understood. For some dogs, this may mean: ๐พ Vomiting ๐พ Lethargy ๐พ Reduced appetite ๐พ Occasionally, a little wobbliness Many dogs never show any interest in succulents at all. But for the occa
muttsandmischief
Jul 191 min read
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Tiny Toxins; English Ivy
๐ฟ Tiny Toxins: Paws Off Plants ๐พ (A little series combining my love of plants and pets ๐ฟ๐ถ) Todayโs tiny check: English Ivy Those trailing green vines? Lovely for walls and hanging baskets. Snack? Not so much ๐
English ivy contains naturally occurring saponins, which can irritate the mouth and digestive system if chewed. For some dogs, this may mean: ๐พ Drooling ๐พ Vomiting ๐พ Diarrhoea ๐พ Mouth irritation Before anyone worries โ plenty of dogs ignore ivy completely. But
muttsandmischief
Jul 121 min read
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