Decorating Your Home for Fall Summer is quickly drawing to a close and you are invigorated by the cooler weather and the urge to spruce up your house. House plants can bring a bit of color to an otherwise dull area, they can help cleanse the air and they are often a sign of hope as the daylight hours become shorter. As you begin your fall decorating be mindful of your pets. Many plants might look beautiful, but can have adverse effects on your pet's health. Some can even be deadly. Be especially careful if your pet is very inquisitive and likely to ingest anything that appears interesting. Here are some toxic houseplants that you should avoid if you have pets in your home:
Now that you know what to avoid, here is the good news! The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) 1. African Violet
2. American Rubber Plant 3. Blue Echeveria (Succulent) 4. Boston Fern 5. Cast Iron Plant 6. Christmas Cactus 7. Donkey’s Tail (Succulent) 8. Gerbera Daisy 9. Parlor Palm 10. Phalaenopsis Orchid 11. Spider Plant Enjoy sprucing up your home for the new season while keeping your pets safe. For more information check out the following websites:
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