I cannot find any information about this plant, but I checked my notebook and noticed, that after a couple of days when I'd bought this flower, my cat was vomiting and had some sort of anorexia. Your post mentions Hyacinths - and Muscari Mill comes from this flower group; it surely is dangerous for cats, too. Sadly, it was my favourite flower, but I'm happy I wasn't too late to get rid of it, and this last week my cat was healthy and eating well again.
Thank you once again! Hi Lori, I am so pleased your babies are safe and that you are a responsible owner who does get veterinary treatment for her pets. I am so glad I wrote this article when I did as the amount of positive comments on it show that it really does make a difference to saving lives.
I have been nursing 2 of my babies back to health for 5 days now. Both ate on my devils ivy. I didn't not know this at first because the first one to show signs of illness was one that I have a chronic constipation problem with. I thought was was constipated at first the first day I just watched him, well as a result I almost lost him.
He had not ate in 2 days and not drank for a day and a half before I realized something was terribly wrong. I gave pedialyte around the clock for 3 days. He litterally did not move for 3 days. In the meantime I started noticing the other one showing signs and now I am forcing pedialyte down her. My male is better,he is eating on his own but he still will not drink very much. I am still forcing pedialite but he is up and walking and even had 2 bowl movements.
Now my female is constipated on top of everything else. She ate a little this morning but will not drink. I knew the devils ivy was poisonous but did not know the signs, thank you. Oh, and just to let you know I am working very closely with my vet on this. Cannot thank you enough for taking the time and trouble to compile this excellent list with clear pictures. It is so helpful and some garden plants need to be evicted now. Do be careful though Ravenpaw. Again, thank you very much. Golly Kathleen, I wrote this article 2 years ago, and I have written loads more since.
I did a whole load of research at the time, but cannot answer you as to where the one piece of info relating to the Orange plant came from without spending more time tracking it down again. I know I didn't imagine it and I have worked for two vets surgeries in my time. This article is simply a guideline, you would need to check it out with your vet or the ASPCA directly.
Looking again at what I wrote I did not say it would kill your cat, the symptoms I list do not include death. Poisonous does not always mean it will be terminal as opposed to uncomfortable or requiring a vets attention to make your pet feel better.
Essential Oils are usually very highly concentrated. It's hard to know what the ASPCA means by that general and somewhat vague description so I am not sure if a nibble on a flower or leaf would make the cat very sick, or kill it.
I want to be certain, so I guess this is a good question for a vet. I'm really curious where you got your info on the Orange plant being toxic to cats. I think I have seen this on ONE website and other than that read somewhere that a "decorative" orange plant was dangerous.
I am honestly not sure on this one kenzie, but if by 'feather grass' you mean Pampas grass I have never heard of it being toxic to cats. In general grasses do not seem to be a problem as far as I am aware but best you check this out with your vet. No Valerie, this list is not a list of plants that cure problems, it is a list of plants that can cause problems.
Only your vet can tell you a cure or what could have caused the problems your cat has had. Hope you do find a cure. There's nothing her that helps once I bring my cat home from an overnight stay- with length of illness, long-term neurological affects- blindness, etc. My cat ate something that made her very ill and had to be taken to the vet.
After reading this article I saw coleus in your article I have this plant so this must be the plant that my cat has eaten. Now I will get rid of this plant. Thanks a lot for this very useful information. Whoops good point bellagirl61, I must have had a blonde moment or a glass of wine when I suggested indoor tomatoes, although my own cats ignore my outdoor ones, and would probably ignore any indoor ones. The way around the problem would be to have them in a container suspended from above, like some people do with spider plants.
So long as the foliage etc is out of reach of the cats there should not be a problem. I am confused by the last comment. I wish I could answer that one in a comment blondie, but that would require a whole article in itself, plus hours and hours of research. The best bet is to find a list of plants you would like to have by name, and then check them out one at a time online to see if they are poisonous to cats or dogs.
Alternatively go for plants you can eat such as vegetables grown indoors e. You could also buy fake plants too. I am so sorry for your loss Vanessa, at least you can now spread the word to other cat owners, and the more of us that do this the more cats we can save. A week ago, my cat died. He was drooling excessively and having seizures. I wish I found this page a long time ago. I have an arum lily plant, after viewing this page, i went to see the plant and sure enough, his little bite marks were all over the leaves and on the flower.
Please, everyone, check your plants. Thanks Dan, I am hoping it saves many cat's lives and was therefore worth the time it took to compile all the information. Hi Indi, I am sorry to hear about your little girl. It is important to remember that with lilies the pollen only has to get on the cats fur and the cat wash it off in order for it to cause kidney failure, and this happens very quickly. She doesn't need to have intentionally chewed on the plant itself.
You might want to read my other article on this called 'Lilies can kill your cat within hours' link below :. My three year old cat is in hospital as we speak with Kidney failure. The vet thinks it is the result of her eating from the 'Orange Lily' plant. I cannot see any evidence that she has eaten from any of my plants and I have never seen her eating any either but I have to consider this as being a possibility.
Having had cats all my life and also being an avid gardener, I never realised the potential risks. Now after seeing this site, it seems I am going to have to rip up my whole garden and replace everything with cat 'friendly' plants. It should be mandatory that the labels that come with the plants advise whether they are poisonous to our beloved pets or not because if they did then my little girl wouldn't be in hospital fighting for her life right now!
To be honest I would get rid of it as it will cause oral irritation and intense burning to both the mouth and lips, even if your kitten doesn't swallow it see 'Devil's Ivy' in the A-Z list above.
I have a devil's ivy plant, it is up high, but now my kitten found out how to get up there. She seems to want to nibble on it but now eating it. Is this ok or should I just get rid of the plant?? Like tomatoes, this edible plant is not edible for cats and dogs. Chives are part of the Allium family onion, garlic, leeks which are all toxic to cats and dogs as onion and garlic poisoning results in damage to the red blood cells.
Pyrethrins, which are used in pesticides and dog flea and tick medications, are extracted from this plant. Reason enough to keep it away from them! Also known as the Dragon tree, this will cause drooling, vomiting, weakness and dilated pupils cats when ingested by cats or dogs.
If you're looking for a large indoor plant, you really can't go wrong with a dracaena in your living room Photo: Kristina Soljo. Plants that are considered 'true ferns' - Boston, maidenhair, bird's nest and staghorn, although not recommended for ingestion, are considered non-toxic for pets. Asparagus fern however, IS toxic, so keep your pets away or get rid of it.
You'd think pets would keep away from this scary-looking houseplant but, you just never know. Also referred to as Sansevieria, when ingested by pets, it can result in gastrointestinal signs like drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. In the event that your cat gets sick, you'll be able to share the likely culprits with your vet, which will allow them to better determine the cause of poisoning and the proper treatment.
Before sprucing up your home with fresh flowers and greenery, do some research and speak with your vet to ensure that your choices don't include poisonous plants to cats. There are plenty of safe options, like African violets, jasmine and begonias, that are eye-catching and safe for your feline friend.
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Cats and indoor plants list. Various flower varieties are hazardous to your cat. Common blooms like peonies, daffodils and tulips can be harmful if they eat them, and lilies should always be avoided. If you're looking to put together a bunch of flowers for your home, or for someone you love, you might be wondering which flowers are cat-safe.
Thankfully, there are lots beautiful, pet-friendly petals you can use, including freesias, roses and snapdragons. Cats and cut flowers list. Lilies are particularly toxic to cats. Although you might find that your cat is disinterested in eating them, there is always a risk that they may come into contact with the flower's pollen by rubbing up against it and absent-mindedly licking their fur.
Unfortunately there are several types of lilies that are poisonous to cats, including Easter Lily, Tiger Lily and other members of the lily family. All parts of the lily plant are toxic to cats if ingested, and consuming small amounts can result in severe poisoning.
The best way to prevent your cat from being poisoned is simply to not have lilies in your home or garden. If you suspect your cat may have ingested any part of the lily plant, please seek advice from your vet immediately. While daffodils are a beautiful sign of spring, they are unfortunately dangerous for our feline friends. Daffodil bulbs contain crystals that are extremely toxic to cats if eaten.
The heads and leaves can also make your cat unwell if consumed. Daffodils contain a poisonous substance called lycorine. If digested, this can cause stomach upset, vomiting or wider serious illness. If you suspect your cat has ingested any part of a daffodil, please seek advice from your vet immediately.
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