Poison Berries?

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  1. jonsav

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    I have just moved into a house which has several Laurel trees in the back garden.

    A lot of small berries, dark coloured and about the size of a grape, are falling on the ground.

    Does anybody know if they are poisonous to animals, as we have two dogs.

    Thank you
    John
     
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    Hi john, well all parts of the Laurel are poisonous, but only if eaten in quantity..!! Are your dogs eating them then..? Dogs usually turn their noses up at them as they must either taste or smell horrid I think..
     
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    No, they are not eating them, I was just worried in case they did.
     
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    That's OK then.. :sunny:

    i did find this gem though..
     
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    This is very helpful. Thank you for your advice.
     
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