If you own
both plants and cats, make sure the plants are not poisonous to
felines. Cats are tempted to eat plants, due to curiosity or boredom.
Try to give your cat
grass to prevent him from eating your plants, and to be safe, keep only plants
such as catnip or wheat grass, which are not hazardous if ingested.
1. Tiger Lilies
Tiger lilies are
probably the most poisonous plants for cats. All the parts of the plant are
toxic, and able to cause renal failure. Cats that have ingested this plant will
vomit, be lethargic, lack appetite or have increased thirst. If left
untreated, the poisoning will cause kidney failure within 24 to 72 hours after
ingestion.
2. Raw Plants from
Potato Family
The potato family of
plants, scientifically known as Solanaceae or deadly nightshade, is potential
poison for cats. The toxic substance is called Glycoalkanoid Solamine, and may
be found in the leaves and stems. Some plants from this family are the potato,
the tomato, the eggplant. chilli pepper or paprika. If you grow these,
keep your cat away from the garden.
3. Poison Ivy
Poison ivy causes ugly
rashes and may be really toxic to cats. Not only poison ivy is poisonous to
cats, but also Boston ivy, English ivy, Glacial ivy and heart ivy.
4. Mistletoe
Cats ingesting
mistletoe may get poisoning. The berries are the most toxic part.
5. Chrysanthemum
The chrysanthemum is a
common houseplant that may poison your pet. Even if the cat touches
the plant with his skin or mouth, there will be allergic reactions.
6. Creeping and
Weeping Fig
The creeping fig and
the weeping fig are tempting for the cat and can be toxic if ingested in high
quantities.
7. Azalea
Azalea is frequently
used as a landscape plant. Ingesting leaves or flowers may cause vomiting,
diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps or respiratory and kidney problems in your cat.
8. Juniper Shrubs
The ingestion of too
many juniper shrubs can lead to abdominal pain and kidney problems.
9. Daffodils and Bulb
Plants
Daffodils are
poisonous for cats, especially the bulbs. They will cause nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea and may be even fatal. Cats may be at risk when ingesting any type of
bulb plants (i.e., tulips).
