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The following is a list of the 17 most common poisonous plants.

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Lilies Members of the Lilium spp. are considered to be highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that with even ingestions of very small amounts of the plant, severe kidney damage could result.

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Marijuana
Ingestion of Cannabis sativa by companion animals can result in depression of the central nervous system and incoordination...

Ten Common Situations which Require Emergency Care

1. Difficulty breathing
2. Seizuring
3. Bleeding
4. Hit by car
5. Painful eye
6. Temperature above 103.5 degrees Fahrenheit
7. Ingestion of any possibly toxic substance
8. Severe lameness in any limb
9. Inability to pass urine
10. Repeated vomiting or diarrhea

Ten Steps to Assist your Veterinarian in an Emergency

1. Keep a file with your pet’s records and bring it with you.
2. Be a good observer; know when your pet last ate, drank, urinated o...