Keep Cats And Dogs Clear Of Poisonous Plants! (Part 1)
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Curious pets may have a nibble or two of any plant. An animal may need for healthly food (like cats eating grass). The plant in the pot might interest them. They may just be curious. Some plants are tasty, despite being toxic (for instance, the berry’s taste is no indication of its safety, as some berries might taste fine but be highly dangerous).
It’s also no guarantee if a plant is fine for us. Plants can be toxic to pets, yet entirely safe for us. For example, onions are very poisonous to cats. Additionally, the quantities that dogs or cats need to eat to be affected is smaller than we would have to eat, since they are smaller.
So, though many houseplants are perfectly safe, many aren’t, and it is important to note which ones to keep away from pets.
For cats, the forbidden plants include (but are not limited to): belladonna, tulip plants and bulbs, lily of the valley, rhododendron, english ivy and other ivy plants, daffodil (bulb and plant), honeysuckle, potato, evergreen, poppy, black-eyed susan, chrysanthemum, umbrella plants, onion, iris, mushrooms, amaryllis bulbs, oriental lily, apple seeds, rhubarb, crotons, lily spider, mistletoe, holly, sweet pea, tobacco (such as ashtray butts), chinese evegreen, marigold, asparagus fern, jasmine, philodendron, eggplant, rubber plant, tiger lily, poinsettia, java beans, yews (all types) morning glory, peace lillies, easter lily, aloe vera, baby’s breath, and eucalyptus, which would include many plants in your house and panty.
