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pspsharp - 27 Sep 2006 04:43 GMT

I've recently moved and now have a large fenced patio and am looking forward
to planting things and also allowing my indoor cat out to enjoy the sun and
air every so often, which he is always dying to do but I have been reluctant
to allow b/c he's an indoor cat. I was wondering if there were any plants
that I should and more importantly should NOT plant. I want to make my patio
beautiful but also safe for my little kitty Boxer. Yes I have checked
websites but none have given me any clear indications of what I should do.

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Matthew - 27 Sep 2006 05:01 GMT

www.hsus.org or www.aspca.com both have list of what is dangerous

> I've recently moved and now have a large fenced patio and am looking
> forward
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> beautiful but also safe for my little kitty Boxer. Yes I have checked
> websites but none have given me any clear indications of what I should do.

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MaryL - 27 Sep 2006 10:01 GMT

Here are links to several sites that list plants that are poisonous to cats:
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.html
http://www.maxshouse.com/ToxicPlantsComplete.htm#L
http://www.geocities.com/taliskercats/plants.html
http://amby.com/cat_site/plants.html
http://www.judyshealthcafe.com/articles/plants-and-cats.html

Additional toxic substances:
http://www.xmission.com/~emailbox/hazards.htm

MaryL

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Matthew AKA NMR - 28 Sep 2006 00:58 GMT

> I've recently moved and now have a large fenced patio and am looking forward
> to planting things and also allowing my indoor cat out to enjoy the sun and
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> beautiful but also safe for my little kitty Boxer. Yes I have checked
> websites but none have given me any clear indications of what I should do.

I would highly recommend planting oleander. While poisonous to humans, it is quite a treat for the
kitties to nibble on. Try crushing some leaves and mixing it in with the cat's food.

Good luck!

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MaryL - 28 Sep 2006 03:41 GMT

>> I've recently moved and now have a large fenced patio and am looking
>> forward
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>
> Good luck!

Matthew, oleaner is *extremely* toxic, and several sources specifically list
it as potentially poisonous to cats. I would not take any chances with it!
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_toxic_oleander
http://www.catsplay.com/thedailycat/2002-08-05/bringing_habitat/poison_safe/pois
on_safe.html

MaryL

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Matthew - 28 Sep 2006 03:55 GMT

Nice try a.shole that is not me everyone just some a.shole trying to play
a game. I remember this jerk from awhile ago CADMAN was it at that time

You can forward his post to abuse@sonic.net

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MaryL - 28 Sep 2006 04:14 GMT

> Nice try a.shole that is not me everyone just some a.shole trying to
> play a game. I remember this jerk from awhile ago CADMAN was it at
> that time
>
> You can forward his post to abuse@sonic.net

Ah, my apologies, Matthew. I responded thinking it was you -- and I should
have immediately picked up on it as a troll (but in this case, a troll with
very *dangerous* advice).

MaryL

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Matthew - 28 Sep 2006 04:24 GMT

>> Nice try a.shole that is not me everyone just some a.shole trying to
>> play a game. I remember this jerk from awhile ago CADMAN was it at
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>
> MaryL

Don't worry about it. That is why I sent you the email.

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