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August 8, 2017

Common Plants that are Toxic to Pets

This is a short list of commonly used plants that can cause harm to pets:

Aloe

Amaryllis

Apple (including crabapple)

Begonia

Black walnut

Boxwood

Calla lily

Castor beans

Clematis

Coleus

Cyclamen

Daffodil

Foxglove

Hellebore

Hosta

Hydrangea

Lily of the Valley

Milkweed

Periwinkle

Rhubarb (leaves)

Tomato (leaves)

Yarrow

Yucca

If you wish to confirm that the plants in your garden are ‘pet friendly’, review the extensive list of toxic and non-toxic plants on the ASPCA website http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/.

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