Chewed African Violet Leaves and Missing Flowers: Pet Damage Likely

Brenda found flower parts missing (only yellow centers left), stems broken, leaves chewed and scattered 5 feet away.

Pet Damage Diagnosis

Classic cat or dog damage. No insect/pest does this. Pieces on floor = animal activity.

If no pets, would investigate further. But evidence strongly points to pets.

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