The dog handler warned about the danger of some flowers for pets

Some popular indoor and garden plants can pose a serious threat to pets, especially cats and dogs. Vladimir Golubev, President of the Russian Cynological Federation, told Izvestia about this on March 6.

According to him, lilies are considered to be one of the most dangerous plants. Their pollen can settle on animal fur and enter the body during licking. For cats, such poisoning is often fatal, and for dogs it can also pose a serious danger.

Common indoor plants can also pose a danger to pets. For example, diffenbachia and spathiphyllum can cause severe swelling, especially when the juice gets on the mucous membranes.

"Oleander is a very dangerous indoor plant. Its substances instantly affect the heart. Even a small leaf can cause cardiac arrest," Golubev said.

Bulbous plants such as tulips and daffodils are also at risk among seasonal flowers. According to the expert, their bulbs are the most dangerous: if swallowed, they can cause severe poisoning.

In addition, lilies of the valley containing cardiac glycosides are considered toxic. Even the water in which these flowers stood can be dangerous. The dog handler also urged dogs not to let crocuses on the street, as the alkaloids contained in them can cause severe poisoning.

The expert stressed that the list of potentially dangerous plants is much wider, so before buying flowers or indoor plants, it is worth checking their safety for pets in advance.

The symptoms of poisoning may vary depending on the plant. In some cases, the animals experience vomiting, diarrhea and increased salivation, in others — seizures or even coma. Golubev noted that it is important for owners to pay attention to any sudden changes in pet behavior.

"The only reliable way to protect yourself is not to keep poisonous plants at home. If it is impossible to abandon them, it is better to place them on high shelves inaccessible to animals," he explained.

In addition, the expert recommends carefully checking the presented bouquets and making sure that the leaves or water from the vase do not fall on the floor. During walks, dogs should also be taught forbidding commands and not allowed to pick up plants from the ground.

At the same time, there are a number of indoor plants that are safe for animals. These include chlorophytum, ferns, maranta, date palm, and orchids. Many types of succulents, such as echeveria, are also considered harmless.

If there is a suspicion that an animal has eaten a poisonous plant, it is necessary to immediately remove its remains from its mouth and contact a veterinary clinic as soon as possible. Experts do not recommend self-vomiting, as this may worsen the condition of the animal.

According to Golubev, if it is impossible to get to the vet quickly, it is allowed to give the pet a sorbent, but this does not replace full-fledged treatment. It is also important to tell the doctor which plant could have caused the poisoning.

On March 5, allergist Alexandra Molochkova said that when choosing a bouquet for March 8, it should be remembered that some plants can cause health problems. Lilies are considered the most "aggressive": their strong fragrance can provoke headaches and respiratory spasms even in a healthy person, and pollen is a strong allergen. She also recommended avoiding gerberas and chrysanthemums, as their pollen spreads quickly throughout the room.

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