How do I know if my houseplants are poisonous to my ferret?
We all know that ferrets should have minimal plant material because they are obligate carnivores that need a meat diet. But did you know that there are many common household plants that aren't just good for your ferret, they're actually toxic? Some plants that are poisonous to ferrets may only cause vomiting and diarrhea, but others can cause organ failure and death.
Because of this, it's very important to know what plants are in your house and whether or not they are safe for your ferret. If any of your plants are on this list, we recommend that you put them in a room the ferrets never go in or throw them away altogether.
If you think that your ferret may have ingested a poisonous plant, seek medical help immediately. If you don't know of a 24 hour veterinary clinic or you don't know if you have enough time to get to your veterinarian, call an poison control hotline for pets, such as the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Hotline at (888) 426-4433.
Here is a list of common poisonous plants:
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For more information, including a full listing of poisonous plants, read Poisonous Plants at www.ferretfacts.com.
