Toxic Plants for Cats: A Comprehensive List
While many houseplants add beauty to our homes, it's crucial to be aware of those that can harm our feline companions. Here are some common toxic plants to avoid:
Common Household Plants and Flowers to Avoid:
- Lilies: All parts of lilies, including pollen and water, are highly toxic to cats, often leading to kidney failure.
- Aloe Vera: Despite its health benefits for humans, aloe vera can cause digestive upset in cats.
- Sago Palm: This plant is extremely toxic, causing severe vomiting, diarrhea, liver failure, and potentially death.
- Oleander: Every part of this plant is poisonous, and even small amounts can be fatal.
- Tulip and Narcissus: The bulbs of these plants are the most toxic, but all parts can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and heart problems.
- Azalea: Ingestion of azalea can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and cardiac arrhythmias.
- Philodendron: While not deadly, this plant can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, and difficulty swallowing.
- Peace Lily: This plant can cause oral irritation, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
- Pothos: This common houseplant can cause oral irritation and difficulty swallowing.
- Dieffenbachia: Also known as dumb cane, this plant can cause severe oral irritation, excessive drooling, and difficulty swallowing.
Additional Toxic Plants:
- Yew: All parts of this plant are toxic, and ingestion can lead to seizures, cardiac arrest, and death.
- Croton: This plant can cause severe gastrointestinal upset, including vomiting and diarrhea.
- Kalanchoe: Ingestion of this plant can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and heart arrhythmias.
- Cyclamen: All parts of this plant are toxic, and ingestion can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures.
- Ivy: This plant can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, and difficulty swallowing.
- Rubber Plant: Ingestion of this plant can cause oral irritation and digestive upset.
- Schefflera: This plant can cause oral irritation and digestive upset.
- Bird of Paradise: Ingestion of this plant can cause oral irritation and digestive upset.
- Amaryllis: All parts of this plant are toxic, and ingestion can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and heart problems.
- Oleander: This plant is extremely toxic and can be fatal if ingested.
This is not the full list, if you would like to find more information, you can visit Aspca website: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/cats-plant-list
Remember, prevention is key. Keep these plants out of your home or in areas inaccessible to your cat. If you suspect your cat has ingested a toxic plant, contact your veterinarian immediately.
A Note from your local florist in Burnaby, BC - Adele Rae Florists
At Adele Rae Florist, a top-rated florist in the Vancouver Lower Mainland, we prioritize the safety of your pets. While we strive to provide beautiful and safe floral arrangements, it's important to remember that each pet is unique. To ensure the safety of your furry friend, please inform us of any specific allergies or sensitivities they may have. By working together, we can help create a safer environment for your pets. If your pet is very curious and had problems before with some plants or flowers then it's better to avoid fresh flowers.
