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Potted Plants

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Question
I hace a Shih-Tzu puppy, 2 months old that has a desire to eat the leaves from houseplants that we have. I'm concerned about the danger, if any, that they might cause. Are houseplants dangerous? I don't know each kind that I have, but if there is a list somewhere that will show what plants are dangerous, I'd like to know.
Thank you
Ron

Answer
You can spray them with BITTER APPLE or move them to a location that he can not reach.  THE ASPCA has a list of poisonous plants on their website.  Or if you do an internet search, you will find many websites with lists such as these below....

www.dogpack.com/health/poisonplants.htm

www.vspn.net/Library/misc/VSPN_M01235.htm