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rhododendron
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foxglove
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azalea
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oleander
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lily-of-the-valley
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sago palm
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yew plant
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mountain laurel
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mushrooms
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rhubarb leaves
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easter lily
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day lily
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tiger lily
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other lily species
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castor beans
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wilted red maple leaves
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black walnut (for example, shavings in bedding)
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oak (especially new-growth leaves in the springtime)
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taxus species (yew, Japanese yew, American yew, English yew, western yew) oleander and rose laurel
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rhododendron and azalea
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white snakeroot, richweed, white sanicle, Jimmy weed, rayless goldenrod, burrow weed
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yellow star thistle, St. Barnaby's thistle, Russian napweed
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blister beetles (which can sometimes be found in alfalfa hay, especially in the Midwest and Southwest)
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Photosensitization, also known as photodermatitis, which occurs when phototoxic or photoactive substances accumulate in the skin and interact with sunlight to produce a sometimes severe crusting, itching or painful dermatitis in unpigmented or white-haired areas of the skin. Plants such as alfalfa are known to have photosensitizing potential.
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Animal Poison Control Center
If the worst does happen and your pet ingests something that may be toxic, consult your vet immediately, or contact the APCC at (888) 426-4435 or www.apcc.aspca.org. |
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azalea
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oleander
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yew
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rhododendron
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household cleaners
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pesticides
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prescription and over-the-counter medicines
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food and beverages including onions, onion powder, chocolate, yeast dough, coffee, salt, tomato leaves and stems, potato leaves and stems, rhubarb leaves, and avocados
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tobacco products
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aerosol fumes found in hairsprays and perfumes, any source of smoke, overheated Teflon or Silverstone coated pans, glues and paints
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Miscellaneous Do's and Don'ts
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Keep prescription and over-the-counter medications out of your pets' reach. Painkillers, cold medicines, antidepressants, vitamins and diet pills can be lethal, even in small doses.
- Use flea insecticides carefully at all times, and never use them on very young, pregnant or elderly animals. In these cases, comb the fleas off the animal with a flea comb and submerge the fleas in a container of soapy water.
- Read label information before using a product on your pet or in your home. If it's meant for use on dogs, it should never be used on cats, and vice versa.
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Make sure your pets do not go on lawns treated with fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides until they have dried completely.
Be alert for engine coolant leaking from your vehicle's radiator. Animals are attracted to the sweet taste and ingesting just a small amount can be deadly. Use animal-friendly products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol.
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Mothballs, potpourri oils, coffee grounds, homemade play dough, fabric softener sheets, dishwashing detergent, batteries, cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, pennies and hand- and foot-warmers could be dangerous.
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When using rat, mouse, snail or slug baits, or ant or roach traps, place the products in areas that are inaccessible to your pet. Some bait contains sweet-smelling inert ingredients, such as jelly, peanut butter or sugar that can attract your pets.
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