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| Grrrrrrrrrrrrrreetings, meow friends... While surfing the internet, I happened upon a purrrrr-fectly delightful site that quickly became a purrrrrrr-sonal favorite that I would like to share with you... for the laughs, for the fun and for the "kittehs" Please click here ----->> and enjoy! Meows & fishes, Horatio |
Houghton talks about toxic plants for dogs & cats
by Woods Houghton
I am often asked what plants are toxic to ones pets. This is
one of those questions that I have a hard time answering
because I have too much information. When I taught
toxicology I started the semester with asking a question.
Can you name anything that is not toxic? A student would
always come up with distilled water. This is toxic if inhaled
in 20 seconds, it is called drowning, and consumption of
water faster than you can metabolize it is toxic as well.
Everything has the potential of being toxic. Acute toxicity is
dependent on dosage to weight ratio. That is the lighter
you are the less it takes to be toxic, that why I weigh so
much. Route of entry, is it eaten and swallowed, inhaled, or
exposure to skin. So things are not toxic except by the rout
or entry. The duration of exposure, how long you have
been exposed. The fourth factor is the mode of action of
the toxin. With that said science of toxicology is the careful
application of probability to predict an outcome. I am going
to list a number of plants that have been document to
cause toxic effect on dogs and cats but that does not mean
it will always do so. If your pet is sick take them to a
qualified Veterinarian and if you think they ate a plant take
a sample of the plant or name of the plant as well.
Cardiovascular (causes heart failure)Toxins in plants
include:
Avocado (autumnale), Bleeding heart, Castor bean,
Foxglove (Digitalis), Kalanchoe, Lily-of-the-valley,
Milkweed, Mistletoe (berries, leaves, seeds, stem, skin),
Azalea (entire rhododendron family), Autumn crocus
(Colchicum), Mountain laurel, Oleander, Rosary Pea, Yew.
Gastrointestinal (cause digestive problems) Toxins in
plants include:
Amaryllis bulb, Azalea (entire rhododendron family),
Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), Bird of Paradise,
Bittersweet, Boxwood, Buckeye Buttercup (Ranunculus),
Caffeine, Castor bean, Chocolate, Chrysanthemum (a
natural source of pyrethrins), Clematis, Crocus bulb,
Croton (Codiaeum sp.), Cyclamen bulb, Dumb cane
(Dieffenbachia), English ivy (All Hedera species of ivy),
Garlic, Hyacinth bulbs, Holly berries, Iris corms, Lily (bulbs
of most species), Marijuana or hemp (Cannabis),
Narcissus, daffodil (Narcissus), Onions, Pencil cactus/plant,
Potato (leaves and stem), Rosary Pea, Spurge (Euphorbia
sp.), Tomatoes (leaves and stem).
Respiratory (breathing problems) Toxins in plants include:
Almonds, Apricot, Cherries, Chinese sacred or heavenly
bamboo, Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia), Elderberry (unripe
berries), Hydrangea, Jimson weed, Peaches.
Neurological Toxins in Plants include:
Alcohol (all beverages, ethanol, methanol, isopropyl),
Amaryllis bulb, Azalea (entire rhododendron family),
Bracken fern, Buckeye, Caffeine, Castor bean, Chocolate,
Choke cherry (unripe berries),Chrysanthemum (natural
source of pyrethrins), Crocus bulb, Delphinium, larkspur,
monkshood, Lupine species, Marijuana or hemp
(Cannabis), Mistletoe berries, Morning glory, Poinsettia,
Potato (leaves and stem), Rosary Pea, Tomatoes (leaves
and stem).
Kidney/Organ Failure Toxins in plants include:
Anthurium, Begonia, Caladium, Calla lily, Jack-in-the-pulpit,
Lantana, Oak, Philodendron, Rhubarb leaves, Scheffelera,
Shamrock.
This list is not meant to be all comprehensive but is some
of the more common ones in landscapes. I also included
some house hold items like caffeine and chocolate. If a pet
owner suspects that their animal ingested a poisonous
plant, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. It
is advised to bring in part of the plant for identification if the
exact species is not known. Symptoms of poisonings can
include almost any clinical sign. The animal may even
appear completely normal for several hours or for days.
Eddy County Extension Service, New Mexico State
University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and educator. All programs are available to
everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age,
handicap, or national origin. New Mexico State University,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Eddy County
Government Cooperating.
by Woods Houghton
I am often asked what plants are toxic to ones pets. This is
one of those questions that I have a hard time answering
because I have too much information. When I taught
toxicology I started the semester with asking a question.
Can you name anything that is not toxic? A student would
always come up with distilled water. This is toxic if inhaled
in 20 seconds, it is called drowning, and consumption of
water faster than you can metabolize it is toxic as well.
Everything has the potential of being toxic. Acute toxicity is
dependent on dosage to weight ratio. That is the lighter
you are the less it takes to be toxic, that why I weigh so
much. Route of entry, is it eaten and swallowed, inhaled, or
exposure to skin. So things are not toxic except by the rout
or entry. The duration of exposure, how long you have
been exposed. The fourth factor is the mode of action of
the toxin. With that said science of toxicology is the careful
application of probability to predict an outcome. I am going
to list a number of plants that have been document to
cause toxic effect on dogs and cats but that does not mean
it will always do so. If your pet is sick take them to a
qualified Veterinarian and if you think they ate a plant take
a sample of the plant or name of the plant as well.
Cardiovascular (causes heart failure)Toxins in plants
include:
Avocado (autumnale), Bleeding heart, Castor bean,
Foxglove (Digitalis), Kalanchoe, Lily-of-the-valley,
Milkweed, Mistletoe (berries, leaves, seeds, stem, skin),
Azalea (entire rhododendron family), Autumn crocus
(Colchicum), Mountain laurel, Oleander, Rosary Pea, Yew.
Gastrointestinal (cause digestive problems) Toxins in
plants include:
Amaryllis bulb, Azalea (entire rhododendron family),
Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), Bird of Paradise,
Bittersweet, Boxwood, Buckeye Buttercup (Ranunculus),
Caffeine, Castor bean, Chocolate, Chrysanthemum (a
natural source of pyrethrins), Clematis, Crocus bulb,
Croton (Codiaeum sp.), Cyclamen bulb, Dumb cane
(Dieffenbachia), English ivy (All Hedera species of ivy),
Garlic, Hyacinth bulbs, Holly berries, Iris corms, Lily (bulbs
of most species), Marijuana or hemp (Cannabis),
Narcissus, daffodil (Narcissus), Onions, Pencil cactus/plant,
Potato (leaves and stem), Rosary Pea, Spurge (Euphorbia
sp.), Tomatoes (leaves and stem).
Respiratory (breathing problems) Toxins in plants include:
Almonds, Apricot, Cherries, Chinese sacred or heavenly
bamboo, Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia), Elderberry (unripe
berries), Hydrangea, Jimson weed, Peaches.
Neurological Toxins in Plants include:
Alcohol (all beverages, ethanol, methanol, isopropyl),
Amaryllis bulb, Azalea (entire rhododendron family),
Bracken fern, Buckeye, Caffeine, Castor bean, Chocolate,
Choke cherry (unripe berries),Chrysanthemum (natural
source of pyrethrins), Crocus bulb, Delphinium, larkspur,
monkshood, Lupine species, Marijuana or hemp
(Cannabis), Mistletoe berries, Morning glory, Poinsettia,
Potato (leaves and stem), Rosary Pea, Tomatoes (leaves
and stem).
Kidney/Organ Failure Toxins in plants include:
Anthurium, Begonia, Caladium, Calla lily, Jack-in-the-pulpit,
Lantana, Oak, Philodendron, Rhubarb leaves, Scheffelera,
Shamrock.
This list is not meant to be all comprehensive but is some
of the more common ones in landscapes. I also included
some house hold items like caffeine and chocolate. If a pet
owner suspects that their animal ingested a poisonous
plant, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. It
is advised to bring in part of the plant for identification if the
exact species is not known. Symptoms of poisonings can
include almost any clinical sign. The animal may even
appear completely normal for several hours or for days.
Eddy County Extension Service, New Mexico State
University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and educator. All programs are available to
everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age,
handicap, or national origin. New Mexico State University,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Eddy County
Government Cooperating.
Artesia Paws & Claws seeks volunteers, homes
Our Mission: To provide shelter and medical attention
to lost, abused, and homeless animals; to promote
animal welfare through education; to actively
encourage reduction in the pet population; to
advocate animal welfare, animal rescue and
rehabilitation, lost-and-found services, and animal
adoptions; to further promote the bond between
people and animals; to actively work with the state and
local officials to develop improved animal anti-cruelty
laws and their enforcement.
The Artesia Paws & Claws society needs YOUR help.
Do you have skills, time or money to donate? Are you
willing to foster a pet? Would you like to adopt a new
companion?
Contact Paws and Claws • PO Box 807 • Artesia, NM,
88211 or call 575.703.8479 for more info!
Second Chances
ARTESIA - Ever since Artesia Furniture, located at the
corner of S. 4th Street and W. Quay Avenue closed,
the building has been vacant. Now, it has been given
a Second Chance and has been called into service as
resale retail. So the merchandise is getting a Second
Chance, also. And since the proceeds from this
enterprise benefit Paws and Claws Humane Society,
many Artesia pets are given a Second Chance as
well.
Tony Bivens manages Second Chances with a gift for
style and a cheerful smile. Items for sale include
clothing, toys, linens, books, shoes, toys, furniture...
anything, really, that deserves a Second Chance. "We
need donations," says Bivens. "We also need
volunteers."
If you have items that are still serviceable but you no
longer need or want, bring them to the store. Things
that didn't sell at your last garage sale, things you've
upgraded, like small appliances, knick-knacks,
furniture, and clothes you don't wear any more are
welcome! Toys, books, jewelry, artwork, etc.
Tony has a way with display and your extra stuff can
be someone else's newfound treasure. If you have a
few hours a week to fill, spend some time at Second
Chances organizing donations and getting them
shopworthy, learn the retail trade by helping customers
- there are probably a hundred things you could
devote your talents to accomplishing, or learn new
skills. Or if you're just in the market for some bargains
or interesting pieces, come by Second Chances every
Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pets will thank
you. Horatio and Phoebe already do.
PHONE NUMBER FOR ANIMAL SHELTER
The Artesia Animal Shelter phone number is
575.746.8860. This number can be called during
normal business hours in reference to attempting to
locate lost cats and dogs and adoptions.
If there is no answer please leave a message.
The number for the Artesia Animal Control Officer is
still 575.746.5000.
This number should be called for functions of the
Animal Control Officer such as dogs at large, vicious
animals or animal bites.
Our Mission: To provide shelter and medical attention
to lost, abused, and homeless animals; to promote
animal welfare through education; to actively
encourage reduction in the pet population; to
advocate animal welfare, animal rescue and
rehabilitation, lost-and-found services, and animal
adoptions; to further promote the bond between
people and animals; to actively work with the state and
local officials to develop improved animal anti-cruelty
laws and their enforcement.
The Artesia Paws & Claws society needs YOUR help.
Do you have skills, time or money to donate? Are you
willing to foster a pet? Would you like to adopt a new
companion?
Contact Paws and Claws • PO Box 807 • Artesia, NM,
88211 or call 575.703.8479 for more info!
Second Chances
ARTESIA - Ever since Artesia Furniture, located at the
corner of S. 4th Street and W. Quay Avenue closed,
the building has been vacant. Now, it has been given
a Second Chance and has been called into service as
resale retail. So the merchandise is getting a Second
Chance, also. And since the proceeds from this
enterprise benefit Paws and Claws Humane Society,
many Artesia pets are given a Second Chance as
well.
Tony Bivens manages Second Chances with a gift for
style and a cheerful smile. Items for sale include
clothing, toys, linens, books, shoes, toys, furniture...
anything, really, that deserves a Second Chance. "We
need donations," says Bivens. "We also need
volunteers."
If you have items that are still serviceable but you no
longer need or want, bring them to the store. Things
that didn't sell at your last garage sale, things you've
upgraded, like small appliances, knick-knacks,
furniture, and clothes you don't wear any more are
welcome! Toys, books, jewelry, artwork, etc.
Tony has a way with display and your extra stuff can
be someone else's newfound treasure. If you have a
few hours a week to fill, spend some time at Second
Chances organizing donations and getting them
shopworthy, learn the retail trade by helping customers
- there are probably a hundred things you could
devote your talents to accomplishing, or learn new
skills. Or if you're just in the market for some bargains
or interesting pieces, come by Second Chances every
Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pets will thank
you. Horatio and Phoebe already do.
PHONE NUMBER FOR ANIMAL SHELTER
The Artesia Animal Shelter phone number is
575.746.8860. This number can be called during
normal business hours in reference to attempting to
locate lost cats and dogs and adoptions.
If there is no answer please leave a message.
The number for the Artesia Animal Control Officer is
still 575.746.5000.
This number should be called for functions of the
Animal Control Officer such as dogs at large, vicious
animals or animal bites.