Tip toe through the …

Comfrey. Rosie loves to eat the leaves of this plant. Here she tip toes through it. For humans, the plant is still used to treat arthritis or sprains in alternative medicine. The alkoloids are toxic and can cause liver damage, but consumption of the protein-rich leaves is said to be harmless in small amounts. In dogs … ? Why does she love it so much?

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