Are Cannas Poisionous to Dogs?

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The common garden canna (Canna generalis), or canna lily, is not poisonous to dogs. A similar sounding plant called the calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) is poisonous to dogs, however, since it contains insoluble calcium oxalates which can be toxic to canines if ingested.

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Kate Hornsby has been a professional pet sitter for a number of years and a small business owner for over twenty. She is the current Atlanta Pets Examiner and has written several articles on pet care and operating a small business. Hornsby attended the Academy of Art online, studying Interior Architecture and Design while pursuing commercial flight training at Aviation Atlanta in Georgia.

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