San Diego Veterinarian Warns Pet Owners About Poisonous Plants
(firmenpresse) - SAN DIEGO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/29/12 -- Dr. Shannon Reh, San Diego veterinarian at Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic, Inc. urges pet owners to be aware of which plants, both in and around their homes, may be toxic to their pets. Reh says that families should know the names of the plants their pets have access to, and if possible, remove toxic ones. According to the pet clinic, if a pet has chewed on or eaten any toxic plant, the owner will need tell the the name of the plant, and about how much was ingested, so they can take appropriate action. Some plants are so poisonous to dogs and cats that even ingesting a small amount can cause serious illness or even death.
Dr. Jeff Reh, who runs the with his wife, explains the extent of the plant poisoning problem: "Pets like to chew on plants, and there are literally thousands of poisoning deaths every year involving dogs and cats that ingested a toxic plant. In the majority of cases we see in our , the family didn't realize that the plant was so dangerous for their pet. Often, pet owners didn't even know what the plant was, which can hinder a quick diagnosis. We see from all round the area, including and ."
Dr. Reh points out that many bulb plants are particularly toxic to cats and dogs. Pets need to be watched around lilies of all kinds because both the plant and the bulb can be toxic, especially to cats. Daffodils, tulips, amaryllis and narcissus plants and bulbs can also cause everything from kidney and nervous system problems to severe gastrointestinal distress in both dogs and cats. Ingestion of other popular flowering plants such as azaleas and rhododendrons can lead to coma and cardiovascular collapse. Oleander, cyclamen, and kalanchoe plants, which are all popular in the area, are also very poisonous to pets and can cause a variety of dangerous and even deadly symptoms.
Dr. Reh says that the sees many cases of poisoning from trees and shrubs too. The sago palm, which is actually a palm-like cycad that grows close the ground and features prominent cones and seeds seems to be particularly tempting for pets, and is extremely toxic. Ingesting just a few seeds can lead to liver failure, severe gastrointestinal distress and seizures. Castor plants, especially the beans or seed pods, are also common around Southern California and are highly toxic to both humans and animals.
Dr. Shannon Reh says knowledge is power when it comes to pet poisoning. "Our has a much better chance of saving a pet if the owner can quickly identify which plant was eaten, and about how much. Of course, knowing your plants and preventing your pet from eating them is even better." More information is available on the veterinary website at .
Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic, Inc.
San Diego, CA
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