Yeah, I had some asparagus, but not this much! |
But I also learned that ASPARAGUS FERNS, the houseplant type, are not NOT OK FOR DOGS! According to this helpful article from Vetstreet.com "The asparagus fern (also called emerald feather, emerald fern, sprengeri fern, plumosa fern or lace fern) is toxic to dogs and cats. The toxic agent in the plant is sapogenin — a steroid found in a variety of plants. If a dog or cat ingests the berries of this plant, vomiting, diarrhea and/or abdominal pain can occur. Allergic dermatitis (skin inflammation) can occur if an animal is repeatedly exposed." Read their article for the 10 houseplants animals should NOT try.
So I'm safe. Phew!
Hi Cinnamon, our dog Molly loves asparagus which we grow in our garden here in northern Canada.. Unfortunately she loves it SO much we have had to put a fence around and over it, because she likes it as fresh as it gets - still on the stalk! She is a lovely little blonde mini labradoodle with good manners, unless it is asparagus season and then we have to keep watch for thievery going in the veggie patch.
ReplyDeleteLove, Molly's Mom - Heidi!