Poisonous plants to cats, Most complete list
As you already should know, cats musn't be allowed to eat plants, only cat grass as most plants are hazourdous to them.
The following list contains some of the plants that have been acknowledged as having systemic effects on cats and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
Note that this list is not 100% complete and rather a compilation of the most frequently encountered plants. If you have reasons to suspect that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous plant or substance, contact your local veterinarian and attend to a hospital, remember time in this situation is crucial.
Note that lilies, in particular, are dangerous to cats. While in some cases, just parts of a plant (bark, leaves, seeds, berries, roots, tubers, spouts, green shells) might be poisonous, this list rules out the whole plant. If you must have any of them, keep them safely out of reach.
Hazardous plants to cats
Scientific Name: Aloe vera
Toxic Principles: Saponins
Signs to consider: , Tremors, change in urine colour, vomiting, depression, diarrhea, anorexia.
Arrow-Head Vine
Common Names: Nephthytis, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen, Trileaf Wonder
Scientific Name: Syngonium podophyllum
Toxic Principles: Insoluble calcium oxalates
Signs to consider: Excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips,
Plants from A to Z list:
Alfalfa
Andromeda Japonica
Avocado
Pits of almond,
Aloe Vera
,
Alocasia
,
Amaryllis
,
Apple seeds,
sementes de maça
Apple Leaf Croton
,
Apricot (Pits of)
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Arrowgrass
,
Asparagus Fern,
Espargos
Autumn Crocus
,
Avacado (fruit and pit)
,
Azalea- ingesting their leaves or flowers can cause vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea -- or even much worse.
Baby's Breath,
Baneberry
,
Bayonet
,
Beargrass
,
Beech
,
Belladonna,
Bird of Paradise,
Bittersweet
,
Black-eyed Susan,
Black Locust
,
Bleeding Heart,
Bloodroot
,
Bluebonnet,
Box
,
Boxwood,
Branching Ivy,
Buckeyes
,
Buddist Pine,
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Burning Bush,
Buttercup,
Cherry - domestic
Cactus, Candelabra
,
Caladium
,
Calla Lily
,
Castor bean- plants possess a rather striking form and are used as decoration in landscape design.Although the seeds of castor bean plants contain ricin, a deadly toxin.
Ceriman
,
Charming Dieffenbachia
,
Cherry (pits, seeds & wilting leaves),
Cherry, most wild varieties
,
Cherry, ground
,
Cherry, Laurel
,
Chinaberry
,
Chinese Evergreen,
Christmas Rose
,
Chrysanthemum - Crisantemo
Cineria
,
Clematis vines- all the parts of these poisonous plants can cause gastrointestinal irritation if eaten
Cordatum,
Coriaria
,
Cornflower
,
Corn Plant
,
Cornstalk Plant,
Croton
,
Corydalis,
Crocus, Autumn,
Crown of Thorns,
Cuban Laurel
,
Cutleaf Philodendron,
Cycads
,
Cyclamen- Ciclames
Daffodil
,
Daphne
,
Datura
,
Deadly Nightshade,
Death Camas
,
Devil's Ivy
,
Delphinium,
Decentrea
,
Dieffenbachia,
Dracaena Palm,
Dragon Tree
,
Dumb Cane,
Easter Lily *
Eggplant
,
Elaine
,
Elderberry,
English Boxwood shrubs- ingesting the leaves can cause gastric problems and vomiting.
Elephant Ear
,
Emerald Feather,
English Ivy
,
Eucalyptus
,
Euonymus
,
Evergreen,
Flamingo Plant
Ferns - Fetos
Fiddle-leaf fig,
Florida Beauty,
Flax
,
Four O'Clock
Foxglove -these plants are toxic, but they are used medicinally by those who know they're properties! Digitalis purpurea produce gorgeous flowers and are very appreciated -- despite their toxic quality.
Fruit Salad Plant
Geranium
German Ivy
Giant Dumb Cane
Glacier IvyGolden Chain
Gold Dieffenbachia
Gold Dust Dracaena
Golden Glow
Golden Pothos
Gopher Purge
Hahn's Self-Branching Ivy
Heartland Philodendron
Hellebore
Hemlock, Poison
Hemlock, Water
Henbane
Holly
Honeysuckle
Horsebeans
Horsebrush
Horse Chestnuts
Hurricane Plant
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
HorsebushHarsebrush
Indian Rubber Plant
Indian Tobacco
Iris
Iris Ivy
Jack in the Pulpit
Janet Craig Dracaena
Japanese Show Lily *
Java Beans
Jessamine
Jerusalem Cherry
Jimsonweed
Jonquil
Jungle Trumpets
Juniper shrubs- ingesting too many of juniper's berry-like cones can lead to kidney damage.
Kalanchoe
Lacy Tree Philodendron
Lantana
Larkspur
Laurel
Lily
, Lirios
Lily Spider
Lily of the Valley
Locoweed
Lupine
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Marble Queen
Marigold
Marijuana
Mescal Bean
Mexican Breadfruit
Miniature Croton
Mistletoe
Mock Orange
Monkshood
Moonseed
Morning Glory
Mother-in Law's Tongue
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Morning Glory
Mountain Laurel- are toxic, for both humans and cattle. Ingesting the leaves or flowers of mountain laurels may cause nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and watering of the eyes and nose. More severe cases have occurred.
Mushrooms, Cogumelos
Narcissus
, Narcisos
Needlepoint Ivy
Nephytis
Nightshade
Oleander
Onion
, cebolas
Oriental Lily *
Peace Lily
Peach (pits and wilting leaves)
Pencil Cactus
Peony
Periwinkle flower or Vincor Minor Vine- ingesting any part of Vinca minor can cause intestinal irritation.
Philodendron
Pimpernel
Plumosa Fern
Poinciana
Poinsettia (low toxicity)
Poison Hemlock
Poison Ivy
, Hera
Poison Oak
, Carvalho
Pokeweed
Poppy
Potato
Pothos
Precatory Bean
Primrose
Privet, Common
Queensland Nut
Red Emerald
Red Princess
Red-Margined Dracaena
Rhododendron
Rhubarb
leafes, ruibarbo
Ribbon Plant
Rosemary Pea
Rubber Plant
Saddle Leaf Philodendron
Sago Palm
Satin Pothos
Schefflera
Scotch Broom
Silver Pothos
Skunk Cabbage
Snowdrops
Snow on the Mountain
Spotted Dumb Cane
Staggerweed
Star of Bethlehem
String of Pearls
Striped Dracaena
Sweetheart Ivy
Sweetpea
Swiss Cheese plant
Tansy Mustard
Taro Vine
Tiger Lily *
Tobacco
Tomato Plant (green fruit, stem and leaves)
Tree Philodendron
Tropic Snow Dieffenbachia
Tulip
, Tulipas
Tung Tree
Virginia Creeper
Water Hemlock
Weeping Fig
Wild Call
Wisteria vines- If ingested in big quantities (for a young child, would be a relatively small portion), the seeds and pods can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea.
Winterberry shrubs- ingesting the bright red berries commonly causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
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Yews --
e.g. Japanese Yew
English Yew
Western Yew
American Yew
List compiled by Jeffrey D. Rakes