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Home Angie Allen on 03 Dec 2007

Learning About Cat Toxic Plants

by Angie Allen

Plants bring coolness to a home. In some cases however, the plants in your indoor pots and the ones in your garden could be the cause of illness or death in your pet cat. There are points therefore that you should remember to help prevent your cat from getting poisoned by plants.

Plants Toxic to Cats

Over a hundred listed cat toxic plants are listed online. Others estimate however, that the list of toxic plants could go well over 700. What is important is that you are able to easily identify a potential plant hazard. When ingested, cats will often become groggy, agitated and may vomit or have diarrhea. In severe cases, cats could die of plant poisoning.

Common houseplants that could be toxic to your cat include lilies, mistletoe, poinsettia, poison ivy, aloe vera, eucalyptus, ferns, chrysanthemum, daffodil, holly, jonquil and tulip. Certain plants may not be toxic by nature but they can be harmful to your cat if they have been sprayed with pesticide.

Why Cats Play with These Plants

Since cats are naturally curious, they may consider a big potted plant as a new item to explore. Cats also love to play with grass. If you keep your cat all day indoors, he may start to think of your plant as replacement grass. In some cases, cats may even use the soft inviting soil as a litter spot.

While playing, your cat may easily chew and swallow on a toxic leaf or flower.

Redecorating Ideas

Of course, it’s never easy to redecorate your home to make it cat-friendly. This is especially true if you have to cat-proof your garden too.

Keep sprinklers on timer to keep your cats from too much exploration on harmful plants. You may also want to consider putting up a fence around dangerous plants.

For the indoor plants, you can put these plants in a screened area or hang some of these plants. Sprinkling some cayenne powder also seems to be an effective deterrent for cats.

Other entertainment

Cats are not little toddlers. It would therefore be harder for you to explain why they absolutely cannot have a bite of that fern. It is suggested that you offer your cat other activities to carefully divert his attention. You can offer him a grass patch or a scratching post. Make sure too that he has a variety of toys and regular outdoor playtime. In the long run however, the best solution to keep your cat safe from toxic plants is to monitor him.

Immediate Response

Act immediately once you notice the symptoms of plant poisoning in your cat. Carefully inspect your cat’s mouth and remove plant leaves that may still be inside. As much as possible, do not attempt to come up with a solution on your own. The vet will know best what to do in poisoning situations.

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Home Angie Allen on 03 Dec 2007

Identifying Cat Toxic Plants

by Angie Allen

Plants bring coolness to a home. In some cases however, the plants in your indoor pots and the ones in your garden could be the cause of illness or death in your pet cat. There are points therefore that you should remember to help prevent your cat from getting poisoned by plants.

Plants Toxic to Cats

A lot of online lists contain over a hundred plants that are toxic to cats. Others estimate however, that the list of toxic plants could go well over 700. What is important is that you are able to easily identify a potential plant hazard. When ingested, cats will often become groggy, agitated and may vomit or have diarrhea. In severe cases, cats could die of plant poisoning.

Common houseplants that could be toxic to your cat include lilies, mistletoe, poinsettia, poison ivy, aloe vera, eucalyptus, ferns, chrysanthemum, daffodil, holly, jonquil and tulip. Certain plants may not be toxic by nature but they can be harmful to your cat if they have been sprayed with pesticide.

Why Cats Play with These Plants

Since cats are naturally curious, they may consider a big potted plant as a new item to explore. Cats also love to play with grass. If you keep your cat all day indoors, he may start to think of your plant as replacement grass. In some cases, cats may even use the soft inviting soil as a litter spot.

It’s not surprising to find that your cat may have chewed on and swallowed on a piece of toxic leaf.

Redecorating Ideas

It’s not easy to redecorate your entire home to make sure that it is cat-friendly. This is especially true if you have to cat-proof your garden too.

For your garden, you can put sprinklers on a timer to discourage your little explorer. You may also want to consider putting up a fence around dangerous plants.

To keep your cats safe from indoor plants, provide a screened area for these plants. Sprinkling some cayenne powder also seems to be an effective deterrent for cats.

Other entertainment

Cats are not little toddlers. It would therefore be harder for you to explain why they absolutely cannot have a bite of that fern. It is suggested that you offer your cat other activities to carefully divert his attention. You can offer him a grass patch or a scratching post. Make sure too that he has a variety of toys and regular outdoor playtime. In the long run however, the best solution to keep your cat safe from toxic plants is to monitor him.

Immediate Response

If you notice any symptoms of plant poisoning, act immediately. Carefully inspect your cat’s mouth and remove plant leaves that may still be inside. As much as possible, do not attempt to come up with a solution on your own. The vet will know best what to do in poisoning situations.

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Home Ian Brinian on 03 Dec 2007

The Best and Free Recipes on the internet! Free Quality Recipes!

by Ian Brinian

Everyone wants that one fabulous recipe for something they can share at a potluck or a party, but where can recipes be found that no one else has? Finding an original recipe online for that romantic dinner or family gathering can be hard. That’s why we’ve created this site full of Free Quality Recipes!

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The site is a clearinghouse for good recipes that will lead to delicious dishes and memories shared around the table. Using Free Quality Recipes is meant to be fun. If you love to cook, this site is for you! The next great recipe for your dinner table is waiting for you right here.

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Home Julia Wigham on 03 Dec 2007

Angelina Ballerina Cross Stitch - Innocent Dreams of Ballet

by Julia Wigham

Every little girl dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. The Angelina ballerina cross stitch series allows any crafter to help enhance those dreams by filling the walls with the same ballerinas found in music boxes.

Little girls aren’t the only ones fascinated by ballet, however. While artists throughout history haven’t had Angelina Ballerina cross stitch patterns to fall back on, ballet has been used as a theme in many famous artworks.

You only need to think back to the French artist Edgar Degas and his fascination with ballet and the female human figure. Painting the dancers in pastel he captured them at rehearsal, waiting to go on stage and during their performances. Sketches of live models done in his studio were combined into groups of ballerinas for the final piece.

Illustrator Helen Craig, who also dreamed of being a ballerina, focused her artistic energy on drawing. A photographer until she was 40, she worked with Katharine Holabird on illustrating the stories for Angelina Ballerina. The white mouse she drew from 1983 onwards won numerous awards and was typically depicted with no electricity and only candles and oil lamps as illumination since this was how Craig had been raised.

Katherine Holabird, nursery school teacher and mother of two young daughters, began writing the stories in 1982. To date there are 20 books in the series and the animated character has her own TV show.

Angelina Ballerina is a stubborn young mouse, who manages to get herself out of all sorts of trouble with a smile and a giggle. She, like Katie, would love to become a prima ballerina and in the meantime attends Miss Lilly’s dance classes along with her friends Alice and William Longtail (who has a crush on Angelina).

DMC has created several Angelina Ballerina cross stitch kits on 16 count Aida to bridge the gap between arts and crafts. Once completed, the pieces featuring Angelina and her friends will become favorites among the ballerina decorations in her room.

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Finance Seth McCash on 03 Dec 2007

RV Financing with You in Charge

by Seth McCash

There are many reasons that people look for RV financing. They may want to get a new or used recreational vehicle or they may just need to refinance their current RV financing to a better rate or payment. But many people do not like the whole RV financing process. They are worried that they won’t get the best rates or loan and they are not sure how the whole system works.

In this article, you will find basic information about the RV financing process. We also included a wonderful and resourceful link for you convenience. We suggest that you frequently visit their web site and review the information they provide.

Where to Go for Financing

There are generally two places to finance your RV. The first is a traditional method like a bank or a credit union. Even dealerships fall under this category. This may be the most familiar to people, and hence, the first place people go for RV financing. The second is an online lender specifically designed to help RVers with their loans. Although some people may hesitate to use an online lender, many find that their interest rates as compared to the traditional sources are better as well as their RV specific loans. These types of lenders are a great option and should be consulted during your RV financing process.

Get RV Financing is an online lender available to provide RVer’s with the best loans and information for RV’s. Because they deal and are experienced in all facets of the RV industry, such as selling, titling, insurance, etc., only they can give you the detailed and comprehensive advice that is non-existent in most traditional banks.

Find the Correct Financing Product

Get RV Financing offers web sites with loan products with little or no down payment, loans for buyers who have bad credit, and great rates for all RV shoppers. Visit Get RV Financing’s web site at www.getrvfinancing.com. There you will find all of the tools and resources you need to buy and finance your new or used RV as well as information on how to refinance your current loan within a matter of days. They also link to dealers, RV clubs and other helpful information. Once you have looked the site over and figured out how much you want to spend on your new or used RV you can pre-apply for your RV financing.

Refer to this article often and frequently visit Get RV Financing’s web site to keep yourself informed and up to date on the newest information. As you continue to learn more about RV financing and the different options available to you, you will develop the ability to take charge and ensure a successful loan experience.

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