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lostnfound

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4. Caution however - toxic to dogs

Reply to MiHale (Original post)

Sat Sep 16, 2023, 10:39 AM

Sep 2023

“The leaves and roots of comfrey contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can damage the liver of dogs. If this herb is consumed on a regular basis, it may facilitate the development of cancer. Thus, do not let dogs anywhere near comfrey.”

Our puppies eat plants in the yard with annoying persistence.

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I've talked about Comfrey a lot, some facts... [View all] MiHale Sep 2023 OP

Really interesting. Easterncedar Sep 2023 #1

If you ever made the tea... MiHale Sep 2023 #2

Thanks for that, too! Easterncedar Sep 2023 #3

Caution however - toxic to dogs lostnfound Sep 2023 #4

And people, it sounds like (when ingested): sl8 Sep 2023 #5

Toxic to people also... MiHale Sep 2023 #6

yes, external is the way to go ShepKat Sep 2023 #7

That's how I use it... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #8

Hey 2na! MiHale Sep 2023 #9

I just handed off... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #10