Poison Plants
Most people don't know that many houseplants are toxic to their Maltese.
There should be a law requiring a warning label on all plants that contain
poison, but to my knowledge this is not the case. Houseplants are frequently
ingested by small children and animals.
There are things you can do to prevent this from happening.
 | Know the plants in your home and yard. |
 | Before buying a plant make the store identify and label the plant |
 | Keep plant food and chemicals where your Maltese cannot reach them |
 | Keep a quick reference guide on the types of toxic plants |
Here is a listing of
some of the more common Toxic & Non-Toxic plants that may be in or around
your home.
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TOXIC!
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NONTOXIC
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Amaryllis |
African Violet |
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Arrowhead Plant
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Aloe Vera |
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Caladium |
Corn Plant |
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Candelabra Cactus
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Ferns (all types)
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Crown Of Thorns
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Jade Plant |
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Cyclamen |
Palms most types
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Dumbcame |
Peperomia |
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Eucalyptus dried
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Spider Plant |
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Jerusalem Cherry
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Swedish Ivy |
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Peace Lilly |
Wandering Jew |
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Pencil Cactus |
Hawaiian Ti Plant
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Philodendron ALL types
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Silver Queen |
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Pothos/Devils Ivy
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Monkey Plant |
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Rosary Pearls |
Umbrella tree |
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Mistletoe |
Christmas Cactus
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If a poisoning should occur:
It may be necessary to induce vomiting. Call poison control and your
veterinarian immediately. If it is necessary to induce vomiting, give one to two
teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide orally.
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