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With most flowers faded and foliage fallen, there's not much color going on outside right now. So it's understandable that gardeners would turn their attention indoors. If you have pets, though, your houseplants could pose a hazard. Even plants that aren't poisonous (such as poinsettias) have the potential to cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea if ingested. But if Fido gets his paws on a bona fide toxic plant, the results could be tragic.
Here are seven of the most common poisonous houseplants to keep away from pets at all costs, with details provided by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

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With most flowers faded and foliage fallen, there's not much color going on outside right now. So it's understandable that gardeners would turn their attention indoors. If you have pets, though, your houseplants could pose a hazard. Even plants that aren't poisonous (such as poinsettias) have the potential to cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea if ingested. But if Fido gets his paws on a bona fide toxic plant, the results could be tragic. Here are seven of the most common poisonous houseplants to keep away from pets at all costs, with details provided by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. (iStock photo)

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