Wild Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Parsnip is a cone shaped vegetable that has a long leafy top. You will find the main vegetable growing under the dirt. Parsnips are similar looking to a carrot, although wild parsnips are typically unmaintained and overgrown resembling hogweed, although not closely related, both can be dangerous to feed to your pet.
For Your Pet: Parsnips contain phototoxic chemicals in its sap that can cause serious skin irritation, blistering, and burning if you come in contact with it. This may also be harmful to your pet if ingested. Please do not feed your pet parsnips.
Warning: Do not feed parsnip to your pet. Could cause illness and or death to your pet
Resources: If you believe that your pet has been poisoned immediately call your vet or one of the animal poison control hotlines on this list.
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