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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...

Accidents happen, so it's smart to be prepared in case of an emergency. ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center experts recommend that you invest in an emergency first-aid kit for your pet. The kit should contain:
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- Fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide, 3 percent USP (to induce vomiting)
- Turkey baster, bulb syringe or large medicine syringe (to administer peroxide)
- Saline eye solution
- Artificial tear gel (to lubricate eyes after flushing)
- Mild ...

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...