>From:    Testarossa <[log in to unmask]>
>Hi all.  I have recieved cuttings of several house plants that I was
>wondering if they were poisonous or not.  I've tried finding information
>on them on the net, but there's so much conflict out there.
 
Here are a couple of sites that list toxic and safe plants, which were
listed especially in regard to pet birds.  I would bet that almost anything
toxic for a bird is toxic to other pets, and likewise almost anything safe
for a bird to chew on is probably safe for other pets.  When in doubt of
course, keep your pets from eating your plants!  Not all animals will react
the same after ingesting a given plant.
 
Potentially toxic:
http://www.exoticbird.com/gillian/plants.html
 
Safe plants:
http://www.birdsnways.com/articles/plntsafe.htm
 
Again, when in doubt, keep your pets away from questionable plants, and ask
your vet for advice.
 
Karen
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