Are household plants dangerous to pets?
Yes, some plants are highly toxic to cats and dogs, even if the animal’s coat has only touched the plant. Like humans, pets can suffer skin allergies. Be especially careful of azalea, oleander, mistletoe, sago palm and Easter lilies. The ingestion of even one leaf or root of such plants can cause long-term damage, irreversible damage to your pet’s digestive system. Also take note of what plants and shrubs are in your dog’s walking and playing area outdoors. I’ve heard that giving candy to a dog is dangerous. Most candy won’t harm your cat or dog, though they will gain no nutritional value from it and the small size presents a potential choking hazard. Chocolate however, is deadly for both cats and dogs. Even one-half ounce of baking chocolate is enough to cause life threatening pancreatic problems in cats. How do I keep my pet out of the cleaning supply area? This is a difficult problem, as most cleaning supplies are kept at the dog’s level. It is not hard for a curious dog (or cat) to
