Cat owners should be aware of plants poisonous to cats. Though many people decorate with plants without thinking about any consequences, the cat owner needs to be responsible for keeping plants that are poisonous to cats off the property.
Some of the plants poisonous to cats are used as seasonal decorations. Poinsettias and Mistletoe can cause diarrhea, vomiting, blistering in the mouth, and difficulty breathing.
Easter lilies, Lily of the Valley plants, and Tulips are another seasonal decoration that is poisonous to cats. Cats that eat any part of an Easter lily can develop kidney failure.
Some plants poisonous to cats can be found in gardens and farms. Rhubarb, Apple seeds, Cherries, Eggplant, Tobacco, Peach leaves and pits, Green Tomatoes, Tomato plants, and Avocado are poisonous to cats.
Flower gardens often contain plants that are poisonous to cats. Daffodils, Geraniums, Chrysanthemums, Morning Glory plants, and different types of Ivy are plants poisonous to cats. Sweetpea, Oleander, Aloe Vera, and Evergreen are poisonous to cats.
Flower arrangements can contain plants that are poisonous to cats. Some plants commonly used in home dcor are poisonous. Eucalyptus, Bird of Paradise, Iris, and Baby’s Breath are plants poisonous to cats.
Hydrangea, Ferns, Azalea, and Philodendron are poisonous to cats. Philodendron can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing if a cat ingests it. Ingesting parts of an Azalea can cause trembling, loss of coordination, and collapse.
Cactus plants are different from other plants because they can harm a cat without the cat ingesting it. Cactus plants can cause puncture wound which are prone to infection.
Numerous plants not included in this article are poisonous. Before adding a plant to the house or property, a cat owner should ask a veterinarian if it is a plant poisonous to cats.
If a cat has ingested a poisonous plant, the cat owner should contact the veterinarian immediately. The cat owner should let the veterinarian know what plant was ingested if the cat owner knows. Poisonings can be serious and sometimes fatal.
