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Sat 15 Jul, 2006 07:28 pm
Dracaena or Massangeana Cane, is this plant safe for my dog, incase he tries to chew it?
Quote:Cornstalk Plant (aka Corn Plant)
Common Name: Cornstalk Plant (aka Corn Plant)
Scientific Name: Dracaena frangrans massangeana
Family: Agavaceae
Toxic Principle: Not available
Clinical signs: In cats: dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, abdominal pain, increased heartrate and drooling. In both cats and dogs: vomiting, depression, inappetence, drooling, incoordination, and weakness.
According to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: Toxic Plants
Most dogs know enough not to chew on poisonous things but keep them away just in case.
This plant is also called "Dumb Cane" because if you get the juice on your tongue, you'll temporarily lose the ability to speak (along with those other symptoms). In other words, keep it away from your kids, too!
Innate Ability
Hi Wy
I wouldn't really worry ... Dogs have an innate ability with knowing what is good and bad for them ....
We have lots of toxic plants on our property and our dogs never touch them
My 2 "snake" dogs warn me with their behaviour when a snake is any where in the vacinity ... they pick up on things some how ... sort of like ESP .... they sense things
Re: Innate Ability
karma wrote:...... Dogs have an innate ability with knowing what is good and bad for them .... ...
Not necessary; we had a Rottweiler who used to get into the chocolate cookies.
Wy wrote:This plant is also called "Dumb Cane" because if you get the juice on your tongue, you'll temporarily lose the ability to speak (along with those other symptoms). In other words, keep it away from your kids, too!
My kids love that stuff. And it shuts them up too!
Re: Innate Ability
jespah wrote:karma wrote:...... Dogs have an innate ability with knowing what is good and bad for them .... ...
Not necessary; we had a Rottweiler who used to get into the chocolate cookies.
true....and you hear of animals drinking anti-freeze too.
Would it not be more sensible and appropriate to keep your dog away from such dangers?
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