Most people don't know that many houseplants are toxic to their Maltese. There should be a law requiring a warning label on all plants that contain poison, but to my knowledge this is not the case. Houseplants are frequently ingested by small children and animals.

There are things you can do to prevent this from happening.

	Know the plants in your home and yard.
	Before buying a plant make the store identify and label the plant
	Keep plant food and chemicals where your Maltese cannot reach them
	Keep a quick reference guide on the types of toxic plants

Here is a listing of some of the more common Toxic & Non-Toxic plants that may be in or around your home.
 

If a poisoning should occur:
It may be necessary to induce vomiting. Call poison control and your veterinarian immediately. If it is necessary to induce vomiting, give one to two teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide orally.