Flowers That Are Poisonous For Cats, Including Plants

Do you Know the Flowers That are Poisonous for Cats, Including Plants?

Cats are clever animals that like to explore and nibble on plants. But sometimes they are not so clever to assume that some of the plants are poisonous to them.

As pet owners, it is our responsibility to protect our pet cats from ingesting poisonous plants. Some of the plants you will see on the info-graphic below can be found as indoor plants and garden plants. Make sure your cat can’t reach them if you have any in your home or garden.

Poisonous Plants for Cats

Most of these plants are irritants and will provoke symptoms visible on the skin, mouth (inflammation, foaming) or the stomach (vomiting).
Below is a list of the plants you should avoid having in your home or your garden if you have a cat.
If you notice any of the symptoms above, contact your veterinarian ASAP.

Be aware that ingesting even a small amount of some plants can lead to fatal result for a cat. On the other hand, some plants that are toxic to cats need larger amount to be ingested to cause poisoning symptoms.

In case your cat gets in contact with any of these plants, or you suspect that the cat might have ingested some part of the poisonous plant, make sure you remove any of the plant from the mouth, skin  or hair, only if you can do it safely. Monitor your cat closely and take it to the vet ASAP if you see any of the symptoms mentioned above.

If you have a cat and are looking for flowers and plants that are poisonous to cats, then this post is for you! We’re going to go over the most common plants that are poisonous to cats.

Usually, if you take your cat to the vet with certainty that a poisonous plant was ingested, you will need to identify the plant and tell the veterinarian. The veterinarian will give medications that induce vomiting, active charcoal which will absorb all he toxic material that may be in the system.

You can get this Poisonous Plants for Cats info-graphic as a poster for your clinic or classroom.

List of The Flowers That Are Poisonous for Cats

• Amaryllis–Amaryllis flowers are toxic to cats because of a chemical called lycorine. They can also cause fever, weakness, tremors, or dilated pupils.
• Autumn Crocus
• Azaleas–Azaleas are popular flowering plants during the spring and summer. Unfortunately, they can be dangerous to cats and cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, or even tremors.
• Castor Bean
• Chrysanthemum
• Daffodils–Daffodils contain lycorine which is toxic to cats. This can cause drooling, vomiting, or diarrhea. If consumed in large quantities, it can also lead to muscle tremors and convulsions.
• Lilies–Though lilies generally aren’t considered as dangerous as other plants, they can be deadly if consumed in large quantities.
• Cyclamen
• Oleander–Oleanders contain toxins that affect the heart, muscles, and central nervous system. They can also lead to respiratory failure. Oleanders are poisonous to cats primarily because they can cause respiratory problems, stomach issues, and muscle tremors, and convulsions.
• English Ivy
• Kalanchoe–This flowering plant contains the chemical known as monotropin which is a known cardiac poison. This can cause intestinal issues, breathing difficulties, central nervous system issues, vomiting, and diarrhea.
• Kalmia–Though kalmia isn’t that well known for being poisonous to cats, consuming these flowers has been known to lead to irritability and depression in cats.
• Madder can cause symptoms similar to those of heart failure.
• Marijuana
• Passion Flower–This flower contains cardiac poisons which can sometimes lead to arrhythmias and even death.
• Peace Lilly
• Poppy-Poppy seeds are toxic to cats because of the opiates that they contain.
• Sago palm
• Pothos
• Spanish Thyme
• Tulips
• Narcissus Bulbs
• Yew