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All parts of the _____________ contain the poisonous agent lycorine, but the bulbs are the most toxic.

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All parts of the _____________ contain the poisonous agent lycorine, but the bulbs are the most toxic.

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These plants are composed of toxic elements that can irritate a dog's mouth and lips. According to a veterinarian at Animal Medical Center in New York City, Ann Hohenhaus, when dogs swallow the philodendrons' leaves, they tend to paw their mouths, drool, and retch. Source: Chewy Editorial, 2020. Philodendrons grow well indoors, which makes them popular decorative plants. However, it can be deadly if not treated quickly. Learn more about it here: https://pets.thenest.com/philodendrons-affecting-dogs-11574.html Photo by Karolina Kołodziejczak on Unsplash

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