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Is the plant, Platt's Black New Zealand Flax, poisonous for cats?

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This site lists poisonous plants from New Zealand
http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/publications/infosheets/poisonplants/poisplants_internal.asp
But my feeling when it comes to cats is the best choice is to have any plants out of reach.
Even if the plant is not toxic, chewing and swallowing leaves, or stems, can lead to stomach upset or even intestinal blockages.
Hope this helps you!

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Expert:	NancyH
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Answered:	8/11/2007

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