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Are Flowers and Plants Toxic to Cats?

October 19, 2011 by PetFoodia

Many common plants and flowers found in our homes and gardens are toxic to cats.  Most flowers you find in a common bouquet are toxic! It is good practice to discourage your cats to avoid eating any plants or flowers in your house through training.  It’s also a good idea to keep plants and flowers in high locations or “no cat” zones where your cat knows she shouldn’t go, such as counters or bookshelves. Even with our best efforts, our cats may be tempted to nibble our plants or flowers and if you have an indoor/outdoor cat it is nearly impossible to prevent cats from being near toxic plants.

I had two indoor/outdoor cats growing up and they never presented with symptoms of plant poisoning, but it is possible.  The list below is quite long (and these are just the common plants!) but you shouldn’t panic.  Your cat can still go outside if she’s an indoor/outdoor cat and you can keep your houseplants and bouquets.

If your cat presents with unusual symptoms or you see your cat eating a plant or flower you know to be toxic, you should contact your veterinarian right away because some symptoms are very serious.  Knowing which plants and flowers are harmful gives you an advantage in helping your sick kitty!

Here is an alphabetical list of common flowers and plants that you may have in your home or garden year-round, seasonally, or during the holidays.

Aloe Vera, Azalea

Baby’s Breath, Buttercup

Calla Lily, Carnation, Chamomile, Christmas Rose, Chrysanthemum, Clematis

Daffodil, Dahlia, Daisy, Day Lily, Desert Rose

Easter Lily, Easter Rose, Eucalyptus

Gardenia, Geranium, Gladiola

Hibiscus, Holly, Hosta, Hyacinth, Hydrangea

Iris, Ivy

Jade plant

Lily (most varieties including Calla lily), Lily of the Valley

Mistletoe, Morning Glory, Mum

Oleander

Peony, Periwinkle, Poinsettia, Primrose

Sweat Pea, Sweet Williams

Tomato Plant, Tulip

Wisteria

 

Each plant causes different symptoms, which can be looked up on the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center website (http://www.aspca.org/Pet-care/poison-control.aspx).  The ASPCA has a terrific and thorough list of plants that are toxic to cats (and dogs!)

If you believe your cat is suffering from plant poisoning please contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinarian immediately.

Jennifer Kean is a writer and pet-lover who owns two rescue kittens (lifetime cat owner too!) and has a 40 gallon fish tank!

Filed Under: Pet Health Tagged With: Cat, flower, Plant, Poison, Toxic

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