Harmful plants for pets
Harmful plants for pets
We should recognize that all plants aren’t pet-friendly. In this article, we will explore the list of harmful plants for pets.
Harmful plants for pets (cats)
These plants are toxic and harmful to cats:
- Yew (bush)
- Winter, or false Jerusalem, cherry
- True Ivy
- Tiger Lily
- Sago Palm
- Rubber plants
- Philodendron
- Oleander
- Mums
- Mistletoe
- Lily of the Valley
- Lily (true lilies)
- Larkspur
- Hydrangeas
- Hyacinth
- Holly
- Geranium
- Foxglove
- Indoor forced-blooming plants like narcissus (Paper Whites)
- Elephant’s ears (Caladium)
- Easter Lily
- Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia)
- Daylily
- Daffodil
- Cyclamens
- Common or cherry laurel
- Christmas Rose/Lenten Rose
- Catnip (Catnip is popular among cats but can make them throw up and have diarrhea.)
- Castor Bean
- Carnations
- Calla Lily
- Burning Bush
- Boxwood
- Bittersweet
- Begonia
- Azalea (Rhododendron)
- Autumn Crocus
- Asparagus Fern
- Asian Lily
- Amaryllis
- Aloe Vera
Harmful plants for pets (Dogs)
These plants are toxic and harmful to dogs:
- Yew (bush)
- Yarrow
- Wisteria (vine)
- Tulip
- Tiger lily
- Sago palm
- Rose of Sharon (shrub)
- Rhododendrons
- Potatoes (leaves, shoots, sprouts)
- Peace lily
- Oleander (tree)
- Nightshade, also called Belladonna
- Mums
- Mountain laurel (shrub)
- Morning glory (vine)
- Monkshood
- Mistletoe
- Lily of the Valley
- Lily (true lilies)
- Lantana (annual/houseplant)
- Jimsonweed
- Iris
- Hyacinth
- Hosta
- Holly
- Foxglove
- English ivy (vine)
- Elephant’s ear
- Easter lily
- Daylily
- Daphne
- Daffodil
- Clematis (vine)
- Christmas rose/Lenten rose
- Chokecherry
- Castor bean
- Calla lily
- Burning bush (shrub)
- Boxwood (shrub)
- Boston ivy (vine)
- Bleeding heart
- Bittersweet (vine)
- Begonia (annual)
- Azalea
- Autumn crocus
- Angel’s trumpet
- Aloe vera
Harmful plants for pets (Rabbits and guinea pigs)
These plants are toxic and harmful to Rabbits and guinea pigs:
- Scarlet Pimpernel
- Rhododendrons
- Lily of the valley
- Foxglove
- Bulbs like tulips that have both flowers and leaves.
- Deadly nightshade
- Buttercups
Harmful plants for pets (Iguanas)
These plants are toxic and harmful to Iguanas:
- Wisteria
- Tulips
- Tomato plant foliage and vines
- Rhododendrons
- Mistletoe berries and foliage
- Ivy (most kinds)
- Impatiens
- Hydrangea Flowers
- Hyacinth Bulb
- Foxglove
- Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia)
- Delphiniums
- Daffodil bulbs and sap
- Cyclamens
- Christmas Cacti
- Azaleas
- Avocado pits, peels, foliage
- Apple seeds
- Amaryllis bulbs
Signs of Toxicity
If your favorite pets eat something poisonous, they will exhibit these signs like:
- Vomiting
- Lethargy
- Excessive salivation
- Irregular pulse
- Rapid breathing
If your favorite pets show these signs, please call your vet immediately. Bring a sample of the plant, if you can, and tell the vet.
Conclusion
We should place their safety in the top priority. If we can recognize the harmful plants for pets, we can take measures to keep them away from these toxic plants. We can provide a secure environment for our furry buddies as a result.
FAQs
- Can I still keep houseplants if I have pets?
Absolutely! There are still some pet-safe plants.
- Can pets develop a tolerance to harmful plants over time?
No, pets cannot develop a tolerance to toxic plants.
- Is it essential to remove all toxic plants from my home?
It’s ideal to remove all toxic plants.
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