Is it Safe to Eat Laurel? Separating Culinary Bay from Toxic Lookalikes
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According to the Veterinary Poisons Information Service, most dogs and cats that ingest plants containing cyanogenic glycosides, found in toxic laurels, develop gastrointestinal signs like vomiting and diarrhea. The key to safety lies in knowing the specific type of laurel you are dealing with, as only one common variety is safe for culinary use.
