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Plant poisons to watch for
published 06/29/2009 | View all articles from this day
The Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. recently analyzed the more than 400 claims it received in 2008 to find which plants and plant products proved most likely to poison pets. Raisins and grapes topped the list, followed by mushrooms and marijuana. In 2008, the average amount claimed for plant poisoning was $427. The top 10 claims were for:
- Raisins/grapes
- Mushrooms
- Marijuana
- Lilies
- Walnuts
- Onions
- Sago palm
- Macadamia nuts
- Azaleas
- Hydrangeas
Source: www.petinsurance.com
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