Poisonous Plants And Dogs And Cats And What To Watch For (Part 1)
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Naturally, curious pets may have a nibble or two of any plant. An pet may feel the need for healthly food (like cats eating grass), and the plant in the pot might tempt them. Or they may just be curious. Despite being poisonous, some plants are tasty (for instance, the berry’s taste is no test of its safety, as some berries may taste fine but be dangerous).
It’s also no guarantee if a plant is safe for us. Plants can be toxic to pets, yet fine for humans. For example, onions are very toxic to cats. As well, the amounts that cats and dogs need to consume to be poisoned is less than we’d need to eat, because of their small size.
However, although many houseplants are perfectly safe, many aren’t, and it is important to be aware of which ones to avoid.
Cats need to avoid completely (among other items): jasmine, baby’s breath, yews (all varieties) eggplant, morning glory, iris, umbrella plants, rhododendron, onion, mistletoe, evergreen, daffodil (bulb and plant), english ivy and other ivy plants, potato, honeysuckle, poppy, oriental lily, mushrooms, lily of the valley, apple seeds, black-eyed susan, rubber plant, aloe vera, chrysanthemum, holly, marigold, lily spider, belladonna, chinese evegreen, asparagus fern, sweet pea, amaryllis bulbs, peace lillies, tulip plants and bulbs, crotons, tobacco (such as ashtray butts), java beans, rhubarb, tiger lily, philodendron, easter lily, poinsettia, and eucalyptus, which can include a wide variety of plants in your house and larder.
