Plants poisonous to cats

I ran across this on the internet today and thought it might be usefull. There is also one for dogs, that I posted on 'dogs general'

"Plants poisonous to Cats"
Please note that this list of poisonous plants is not a complete list. The plants listed are the more common plants that are poisonous to cats. While some of these plants only give cats symptoms of irritation, please be aware that different cats and the amount of the plant that is ingested effects how toxic the particular plant can be. Always take your cat to the vet immediately if you believe your cat has ingested a plant that might be poisonous.

Plant
Toxic portion of Plant
Symptoms of Poisoning

Aloe Vera All parts Diarrhea

Amaryllis Bulbs Upset stomach, hyperactivity, lethargy, coma, shock, death

Apple Seeds rapid breathing, shock, dilated pupils, gum inflammation

Apricot Seeds, pits Varied toxic effect

Asparagus Fern Most parts Vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, tremors, heart, respiratory, kidney failure

Autumn Crocus Bulbs Oral irritation, upset stomach, kidney failure, hyperactivity, lethargy, coma, shock, death

Avocado Fruit and pit Diarrhea, vomiting, labored breathing, death

Azalea All parts weakness, upset stomach, heart failure, depression

Baby's breath All parts Varied toxic effects

Baneberry Berries, roots, foliage Varied toxic effects

Bird of Paradise All parts Varied toxic effects

Bittersweet Berries Varied toxic effects

Bleeding Heart Foliage, roots Varied toxic effects

Boxwood All parts Upset stomach, excitability, lethargy

Branching Ivy All parts Varied toxic effects

Buckeyes All parts Varied toxic effects

Buddhist Pine All parts Varied toxic effects

Buttercup All top growth Upset, stomach, varied effects

Caladium Leaf, stem, stalk, bulbs Upset stomach, oral irritation, asphyxiation, tremors, seizures, loss of balance, death

Calla Lily Bulb Upset stomach, oral irritation, tremors, seizures, loss of balance, death

Castor bean Seed and seed pulp Death

Ceriman All parts Varied toxic effects

Charming Dieffenbachia All parts Varied toxic effects

Cherry (All types and forms) All parts Shock, gum inflammation, dilated pupils, rapid breathing, death

Chinese evergreen All parts Varied toxic effects

Christmas Rose All parts Upset stomach, diarrhea, seizures, disorientation

Chrysanthemum All parts Skin irritation

Cineria All parts Varied toxic effects

Clematis All parts Varied toxic effects

Cordatum All parts Varied toxic effects

Cornflower All parts Varied toxic effects

Cornstalk plant Most parts Upset stomach, labored breathing, other varied effects

Croton All parts Varied toxic effects

Cuban Laurel Most parts Upset stomach, other varied effects

Daffodil Bulbs upset stomach, seizures, weakness, tremors, excitement, lethargy, coma, death

Daphne Bark, leaves, fruit Varied toxic effects

Devil's Ivy Most parts Upset stomach, mouth irritation, tremors, seizures, loss of balance, asphyxiation, death

Dieffenbachia All parts Varied toxic effects

Dracaena Palm All parts Varied toxic effects

Dragon Tree All parts Varied Toxic effects

Dumb Cane All parts Varied toxic effects

Easter Lily All parts Kidney failure, upset stomach, weakness

Eggplant Green growth, sprouts Upset stomach, heart failure, drooling, lethargy

Elaine All parts Varied toxic effects

Elderberry All parts Upset stomach, diarrhea

Elephant ear All parts Varied toxic effects

Emerald feather All parts Varied toxic effects

English Ivy Most parts Upset stomach, hyperactivity, labored breathing, fever, increased thirst, staggering

Fiddle-leaf fig Most parts Upset stomach, skin irritation

Florida beauty All parts Varied toxic effects

Foxglove All parts, especially seeds Upset stomach, tremors, seizures, loss of balance, lethargy, collapse, heart failure, death

Geranium All parts Varied toxic effects

German Ivy All parts Varied toxic effects

Giant Dumb Cane All parts Varied toxic effects

Gold Dieffenbachia All parts Varied toxic effects

Gold Dust Dracaena Bean like capsules, most other parts Excitement, staggering, coma, convulsions, death

Heartland Philodendron All parts Varied toxic effects

Hemlock All parts Varied toxic effects, death

Holly berries Upset stomach, tremors, seizures loss of balance, death

Hurricane Plant Bulbs Varied toxic effects
Hyacinth Bulbs Varied toxic effects, death

Hydrangea All parts Seizures, dizziness, rapid breathing

Indian rubber plant All parts Varied toxic effects

Iris All parts Varied toxic effects

Jack in the pulpit All parts, especially roots Mouth irritation

Japanese show lily All parts Varied Toxic effects, death

Jimson weed All parts increased thirst, lethargy, coma, death

Jonquil All parts Upset stomach, hyperactivity, depressions, coma, seizures, tremors, weakness, irregular heartbeat, death

Lacy Tree philodendron All parts Varied toxic effects

Lantana Unripe greenish blue or black berries Heart, lung, kidney, nervous system failure, death

Larkspur All parts Upset stomach, excitement, depression, death
Lily o the Valley All but ripe fruit Irregular heart rate, upset stomach, lethargy

Madagascar Dragon tree All parts Varied toxic effects

Marijuana All parts Varied toxic effects

Mescal beans All parts Varied toxic effects

Mistletoe berries Varied toxic effects

Morning Glory Most parts Upset stomach, diarrhea, hallucinations

Mushrooms All parts Varied toxic effects

Narcissus Most parts Upset stomach, hyperactivity, depression, seizures, tremors, irregular heartbeat

Nightshade All parts Digestive system failure, varied toxic effects

Oleander All parts Upset stomach, heart failure, excitability, lethargy

Onion All parts Upset stomach, anemia

Oriental Lily All parts Death

Peony roots upset stomach, tremors, seizures, staggering, loss of balance, collapse, heart failure, death

Periwinkle Most parts Hallucinogen

Philodendron Leaves, stems, stalks Swollen mouth, painful tongue, sore lips

Poinsettia All parts, especially seeds Upset stomach, oral irritation, death

Poison Ivy All parts Varied toxic effects

Poison Oak All parts Varied toxic effects

Potato Green growth, sprouts Varied toxic effects

Primrose Most parts Upset stomach

Red Emerald, Princess, Margined Dracaena All parts Varied toxic effects

Rhubarb Leaf blade convulsions, coma, death

Snowdrops Bulbs Varied toxic effects

Snow on the Mountain All parts, especially seeds Varied toxic effects

Sweet pea Seeds, pods Varied Toxic effects

Tiger Lily All parts Death

Tobacco All parts Varied toxic effects

Tomato plant green growth, sprout Varied toxic effects

Tulip Bulbs Varied toxic effects

Virginia Creeper Most parts Varied toxic effects

Wisteria seeds digestive system upset, diarrhea, vomiting, death
Yew (Japanese, English, Western, American) All parts, especially foliage Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, death

Pointsettas aren't totally poisonous....both Basil and Noel have taken a bite of one and were totally fine.

We got one for a gift this Christmas and I had it on top of the TV....yep...they got it! :rolleyes:

Great list though, thanks for sharing it! We don't have any plants inside....they think they are cat food... ;)

Gee , thanks for posting that list!! Both my cats cannot leave our plants alone ; makes me nuts sometimes ....:eek: :rolleyes: