There are quite a few indoor plants that we want to have in our homes, but some of these are toxic to cats.
Cats are curious and we love that about them. So they’re more than likely going to come and investigate if you’ve brought something new into their home environment. Cats will sniff the new thing and if it smells nice may try and taste it too!
Keep your cat safe and healthy by avoiding having these plants in your home.
10 Common Houseplants That Are Toxic To Cats
Plant | Toxic Part | Symptoms |
| Lilly (All Varieties) | The whole plant including pollen if it brushes off onto your cat and they lick it off | Oral irritation, increased salivation, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, death |
| Aloe Vera | Plant Sap | Vomiting, change in urine colour |
| Jade Plant | Entire Plant | Vomiting, Loss of coordination, slows heart rate |
| Asparagus Fern | Entire Plant | Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, vomiting, skin irritation |
| Dracaena | Stems and leaves | Vomiting, increased salivation, loss of appetite, dilated pupils |
| Dieffenbachia | Plant Sap | Loss of appetite, lethargy, kidney failure, death |
| Philodendron | Entire Plant | Spasms, swelling, burning of mouth, seizures |
| Sago Palm | Entire Plant | Diarrhoea, vomiting, liver failure, death |
| ZZ Plant | Entire Plant | Diarrhoea, vomiting |
| Common Ivy | Leaves | Breathing difficulty, rash, coma, paralysis |
If you think you’re cat has been poisoned, don’t wait to find out if they have the correct symptoms.
Don’t try to make them vomit up whatever they’ve eaten.
Take them to the vet immediately! And if you can with some of what you think they’ve come into contact with.
Coma,
Depression,
Diarrhea,
Drooling,
Excessive thirst or urination,
Hyperactivity,
Lethargy,
Loss of appetite,
Muscle tremors,
Nervousness,
Pale or yellowish gums,
Seizures,
Vomiting,
Weakness