If Natural Pet Food Is So Fantastic For Your Dogs&cats Why Do Some Brands Contain A Known Toxic Plant Yucca?

Posted on 20th November 2009 by Scott in Agave & Yucca - Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Known toxic plant Yucca: vomiting, depression, diarrhea, drooling, seizures
Yucca is toxic to dogs/cats.

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  1. yucca schidigera extract is not harmful in dogs.
    Used as a treatment for digestive and arthritic problems in dogs, horses, before humans.http://www.mpsmarketing.com/Yucca.htm

    Comment by Krystal-Elise S — November 20, 2009 @ 12:34 am

  2. I believe the ingredient is usually listed as “Yucca Schidigera Extract”. I would suspect that this is one of those cases that part of the plant is toxic and part is non-toxic. (Similar to how, rhubarb leaves are toxic, but the stalks are not and are commonly eaten.)

    Comment by Bullmast — November 20, 2009 @ 1:09 am

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