{"id":212,"date":"2018-03-07T13:27:35","date_gmt":"2018-03-07T18:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/?p=212"},"modified":"2018-03-07T13:27:35","modified_gmt":"2018-03-07T18:27:35","slug":"pet-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/pet-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Safety: See Your Backyard From Their Point of View"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/10West_iStock-530770224-2000x1331.jpg\" alt=\"Pet Safety\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/10West_iStock-530770224.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/10West_iStock-530770224-1500x998.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/10West_iStock-530770224-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>Landscaping is a huge industry. Homeowners look to increase their property value and \u201ccurb appeal\u201d by planting a variety of shrubs, bushes, and trees. Those shopping for homes are usually drawn in by thoughtful borders, healthy hedges, and colorful flowers. But for all the work behind this endeavor, pets are usually the last to be informed of a plant\u2019s potential for toxicity.<\/p>\n<p>Pet safety is a huge concern all year round, but as the weather shifts to longer, hotter days, animals tend to spend more time outside. Is your backyard a safe haven or could it contain one (or more) potential sources for pet poisoning?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Hardiness<\/h3>\n<p>There are some lovely additions to any garden or yard that are considered weather hardy. This means they don\u2019t require a ton of water to look good, and they can endure long hours of sustained heat. However, the following drought-resistant plants can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/pet-poisoning-prevention-pet-poisoning-prevention-common-toxic-plants-in-the-yard-and-garden\/\">threaten pet safety with just one nibble<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aloe vera<\/strong> \u2013 We love it for its healing properties, but this plant can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, and inappetance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sago palms<\/strong> \u2013 A common fixture in San Antonio, sago palms are poisonous to pets. Beware the seeds which contain a toxic chemical that results in vomiting, bloody stool, and increased urination. It can also lead to seizures, coma, paralysis, and even death.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caladiums<\/strong> \u2013 The colorful, heart-shaped leaf of the \u201celephant ear\u201d plant is known to contain a chemical compound that can burn a pet\u2019s mouth, cause swelling, difficulty breathing, and vomiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Beautiful but Toxic<\/h3>\n<p>Other risks to pet safety in the backyard include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With their purple sweet-smelling blooms, Texas Mountain Laurel can cause convulsions, respiratory distress, and even death. Never allow your pet to eat the mescal beans found in the silvery pods of the tree.<\/li>\n<li>Begonias are colorful, but if eaten by a cat or dog, they can lead to oral irritation, trouble swallowing, burning, drooling, and vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Oleander is beautiful but can cause drooling, abdominal pain, depression, and death.<\/li>\n<li>Amaryllis and Lilies are especially toxic to cats and have the potential to damage the kidneys or cause death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Make Pet Safety Your #1 Choice<\/h3>\n<p>For more information on how to create a yard that ensures pet safety, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants\">ASPCA&#8217;s list of toxic plants<\/a>. It\u2019s also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/pet-emergency\/\">good idea to know the signs<\/a> of a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/emergency-veterinary-care\/\">pet emergency<\/a> and have the appropriate phone numbers and addresses handy. Likewise, if you know or suspect your pet ate something toxic, make sure to bring a sample with you, along with samples of any vomit\/stool.<\/p>\n<p>Please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/about-us\/contact-us.html\">let us know<\/a> if you have additional questions or concerns about pet safety this spring. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/staff\/\">Our veterinarians and staff<\/a> are always here for you and your pet!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Landscaping is a huge industry. Homeowners look to increase their property value and \u201ccurb appeal\u201d by planting a variety of shrubs, bushes, and trees. Those shopping for homes are usually drawn in by thoughtful borders, healthy hedges, and colorful flowers. 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