Sometimes it is the whole plant that can be poisonous, where as with others it is just one part (such as the bark, leaves, pollen, stem or the plant’s roots). Here is a list of the top ten houseplants which can be extremely harmful to our moggies and should be avoided. Top Ten Most Deadly Plants For Cats Tiger Lillies are thought to be the most poisonous plants for cats, with the whole plant being toxic and causing vomiting, lethargy and loss of appetite if ingested. If left untreated, the poisoning can cause fatal kidney failure within 24 to 72 hours. The Potato Family includes plants such as potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and chillies all of which contain a toxic substance called Glycoalkanoid Solamine which can be poisonous to cats. The raw leaves and stems of these plants can cause aggressive lower gastrointestinal pain if eaten by your cat. Poison Ivy and other species of Ivy, can be highly toxic to your household pet (as the name suggests). If your cat comes into contact with poison ivy, severe rashes can appear which can become really nasty if left untreated. Mistletoe is one of the most deadly plants for cats, but it is the berries in particular that you should keep the kitty away from. Ingesting these festive white berries can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, along with blisters in the mouth and breathing problems. Chrysanthemum is a common household plant throughout the UK but should be approached with caution as far as your four-legged friends are concerned. Simply coming into contact with chrysanthemums can cause your cat to have severe allergic reactions particularly around their nose and mouth. Weeping Fig trees are quite tempting for cats to sleep underneath but it is the leaves that are the most toxic part. If eaten in large quantities, the weeping fig can be highly poisonous to cats often causing stomach problems. Azalea is a common landscape plant but both the leaves and the flowers can be poisonous to cats. If ingested, this plant can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pains, breathing and kidney problems for your moggie. Juniper Shrubs are one of the most well known berry plants in the country, but it is the ingestion of too many of the leaves from these plants that can lead to severe abdominal pain and upset for your cat. Bulb Plants such as daffodils and tulips are poisonous for cats, particularly the bulbs. If ingested, bulb plants will cause vomiting and diarrhea and have been known to have fatal consequences, and should be avoided in your back garden. Onions are a fairly common garden vegetable but should not be allowed anywhere near your cats. The toxic substance found in the plants can cause anemia in your cat (with garlic having a similar affect). If you would like to know what other plants may be toxic to your cat, please see the full list below: A AlfalfaAlmond (Pits)Aloe VeraAlocasiaAmaryllisApple (seeds)Apple Leaf CrotonApricot (Pits)ArrowgrassAsparagus FernAutumn CrocusAvacado (fruit and pit)Azalea B Baby’s BreathBaneberryBayonetBeargrassBeechBelladonnaBird of ParadiseBittersweetBlack-eyed SusanBlack LocustBleeding HeartBloodrootBluebonnetBoxBoxwoodBranching IvyBuckeyesBuddist PineBurning BushButtercup C Cactus, CandelabraCaladiumCalla LilyCastor BeanCerimanCharming DieffenbachiaCherry (pits, seeds & wilting leaves)Cherry, most wild varietiesCherry, groundCherry, LaurelChinaberryChinese EvergreenChristmas RoseChrysanthemumCineriaClematisCordatumCoriariaCornflowerCorn PlantCornstalk PlantCrotonCorydalisCrocus, AutumnCrown of ThornsCuban LaurelCutleaf PhilodendronCycadsCyclamen D DaffodilDaphneDaturaDeadly NightshadeDeath CamasDevil’s IvyDelphiniumDecentreaDieffenbachiaDracaena PalmDragon TreeDumb Cane E Easter LilyEggplantElaineElderberryElephant EarEmerald FeatherEnglish IvyEucalyptusEuonymusEvergreen F FernsFiddle-leaf figFlorida BeautyFlaxFour O’ClockFoxgloveFruit Salad Plant G GeraniumGerman IvyGiant Dumb CaneGlacier IvyGolden ChainGold DieffenbachiaGold Dust DracaenaGolden GlowGolden PothosGopher Purge H Hahn’s Self-Branching IvyHeartland PhilodendronHelleboreHemlock, PoisonHemlock, WaterHenbaneHollyHoneysuckleHorsebeansHorsebrushHorse ChestnutsHurricane PlantHyacinthHydrangea I Indian Rubber PlantIndian TobaccoIrisIris Ivy J Jack in the PulpitJanet Craig DracaenaJapanese Show LilyJava BeansJessamineJerusalem CherryJimson WeedJonquilJungle Trumpets K Kalanchoe L Lacy Tree PhilodendronLantanaLarkspurLaurelLily SpiderLily of the ValleyLocoweedLupine M Madagascar Dragon TreeMarble QueenMarigoldMarijuanaMescal BeanMexican BreadfruitMiniature CrotonMistletoeMock OrangeMonkshoodMoonseedMorning GloryMother-in Law’s TongueMorning GloryMountain LaurelMushrooms N NarcissusNeedlepoint IvyNephytisNightshade O OleanderOnionOriental Lily P Peace LilyPeach (pits and wilting leaves)Pencil CactusPeonyPeriwinklePhilodendronPimpernelPlumosa FernPoincianaPoinsettia (low toxicity)Poison HemlockPoison IvyPoison OakPokeweedPoppyPotatoPothosPrecatory BeanPrimrosePrivet, Common R Red EmeraldRed PrincessRed-Margined DracaenaRhododendronRhubarbRibbon PlantRosemary PeaRubber Plant S Saddle Leaf PhilodendronSago PalmSatin PothosScheffleraScotch BroomSilver PothosSkunk CabbageSnowdropsSnow on the MountainSpotted Dumb CaneStaggerweedStar of BethlehemString of PearlsStriped DracaenaSweetheart IvySweetpeaSwiss Cheese plant T Tansy MustardTaro VineTiger LilyTobaccoTomato Plant (green fruit, stem and leaves)Tree PhilodendronTropic Snow DieffenbachiaTulipTung Tree V Virginia Creeper W Water HemlockWeeping FigWild CallWisteria Y Japanese YewEnglish YewWestern YewAmerican Yew Even though there are a number of plants on this list that are found in nearly every household, don’t panic. If you can’t remove them just make sure that they are out of reach and cannot be nibbled on by your curious kitty as there is no antidote for many of them.
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