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Garden Plants Toxic to Cats

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Ivy's Toxicity to Cats - Photo of Wall Covered With Ivy

Photo of Ivy Covering a Wall

Ivy Covering a Wall

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Ivy is commonly used both as ground cover, and for shade, as in covering gazebos or trellises. Many species of ivy are considered moderately toxic, and can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, along with breathing difficulty, coma, or even death, if a sufficient amount of leaves is ingested.

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