Butterflies and Gardens...

It is that time of year to start the garden!!!

Of course butterflies are not toxic and can provide fun and entertainment for puppies and sometimes adult dogs too!

Remember when planting flowers, fruits and veggies or buying trees, some are toxic to the fur-kids. Some tags will let the buyer know it may be toxic to dogs. Also some will let you know if it repels deer!

Some common toxic garden varieties include:

-Day Lily
-Easter Lily
-Holly Bushes
-Wisteria
-Aloe
-Coleus
-Birds of Paradise
-Apricots
-Rhubarb

Please check the following sites for a complete list:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24544541/#storyContinued

http://www.cybercanine.com/toxicplants.htm

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/index.jsp?plant_toxicity=toxic-to-dogs&page=1

http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/protect_your_pet_from_common_household_dangers/common_poisonous_plants.html

Happy Gardening,

Great Lakes Weim Rescue