Silk Flowers and Plants Prevent
Dog
Poisoning.
Depressurize
with Dog-Friendly Silk Flower
Arrangements.
I don’t need to conduct interviews to determine that every one
of us is under an immense amount of pressure in our
daily
 lives.
These are tough times, and whether you’re the new
president-elect, or of a more ordinary sort (like me),
you’re likely to welcome any reduction in nail-biting and
hair-pulling that comes along.
Likewise, if you’re part of the growing number of folks (over
half of all households in the U.S.) who have opted to fill
their homes with a little fur and drool, you’re responsible for
the wellbeing of yet another life. Your dog’s.
You’ve probably heard that grapes don’t promote Concord within
your dog’s system, that household chemicals can be deadly, and
that some over-the-counter human medications do little more
than land Fido in the vet’s office…and these are only a few of
dozens of everyday hazards. But, have you considered how your
decorating style may be affecting your dog’s health?
If you’ve ever owned a puppy (or a dog of any age that sees the
world as his biscuit), you know that exploration is
accomplished through the mouth. As far as he’s concerned,
there’s one good way to find out if something is food - eat it.
When a dog ingests common houseplants like Lantana, Dumbcane,
Philodendrun, Caladium, Elephant’s Ear, Easter Lily, Ivy,
Rosary Pea, Mistletoe, and Castor Bean, the effects to his
health, and your carpet, can be devastating.
Additionally, cut flowers can be the Hollywood actresses of the
natural world - cunningly beautiful, but deadly. Blooms like
Lily of the Valley, Jack in the Pulpit, Hyancinth, Delphinium,
Foxglove, Aster, Poinsettia  ,
Daffodil, and Iris can be your pooch’s doom.
And if you think it ends there…I’m sorry to tell you that
dozens, maybe hundreds, of indoor and outdoor plants can be
detrimental to your dog’s health. Add any specific allergies to
the mix and you’ve got a labyrinth of dangers lurking around
every end table and thoughtfully placed decorative
ensemble.
When Poisoning Pressure Replaces Peace.
It’s natural to want to fill your home with all sorts of things
that create a peaceful escape from the daunting pressures of
the outside world. Both pets and flora have been proven in a
variety of studies to lower blood pressure. But, I would be
willing to bet that if you have to worry about one eating the
other, the results of those studies are busted.
How to tell if your dog has ingested a poisonous plant? Beyond
the obvious missing foliage and licking of chops, look for
diarrhea; vomiting; skin irritation; excessive drooling,
thirst, and urination; convulsions; dilated pupils; foaming at
the mouth; restlessness; rapid pulse or heart rate; lethargy;
weak pulse; paralysis; and difficulty breathing. Not every
symptom will exhibit with every poisoning, but any of these
indicate a problem.
The solution? Natural looking silk flowers  -
gorgeous and lifelike for you, and as appealing as a bath
and nail-clip for any canine. When you grace your home
with colorful single stem silk flowers, arrangements, and
greenery that last, so will your dog. So go ahead…fill
your abode with all of the things you love while reducing
your stress levels. Remember, when you buy silk flowers
and plants, you’re saving time, money, and possibly your
dog’s life.
In conclusion - make the simplest choice for keeping Fido out
of the Philodendrun, Pooch away from the Poinsettia, and your
dog out of the Dutchman’s Breeches. Replace authentic blooms
with beautifully deceptive replicas. Eliminate the tasting
temptation, so that Pup can move onto nontoxic quarry - like
your new leather shoes, or that autographed Stephen King novel
you’ve been dying to finish.
by Jacinda LIttle - August 2010
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