Tag: toxic

  • Mushroom Mayhem: The Good and The Bad

    Imagine, it’s 8am on a Tuesday morning. You arrive at work bright eyed and bushy tailed with a cup of iced coffee in hand. The phone rings at 8:01am.  Client: “Hi, uh, I’ve got a question. I’m, uh, I’m not sure how to ask it.” Me: “Ok, I’m happy to help if I can.” Client:…

  • Is Aloe Vera Safe for Your Pets?

    Is Aloe Vera Safe for Your Pets?

    Aloe Vera is a common houseplant with many uses. A quick google search will tell you that Aloe Vera is mildly toxic to pets. Even the ASPCA website lists Aloe Vera as “toxic to dogs, cats, and horses” with no explanation. This information is misleading and immediately scares you away from keeping an aloe plant…