The aim of this article is to discuss the houseplants that are generally harmful to cats.
HARMFUL HOUSEPLANTS FOR CATS
| Aloe vera |
| Asparagus plant |
| Azalea |
| Calladium |
| Croton |
| Daffodil |
| Dieffenbachia |
| Dracena plant |
| Dracunculus |
| English ivy |
| Eucalyptus |
| Fern palm |
| Foxglove |
| Heartleaf ivy |
| Hemlock |
| Hyacinth |
| Jade |
| Juniper berries |
| Lily (every subspecies is poisonous) |
| Mandrake |
| Marijuana |
| Milkweed |
| Mistletoe |
| Monstera |
| Oleander |
| Poinsettia |
| Pothos |
| Rubber plant |
| Sago palm |
| Yew tree |
Note: The seeds, leaves and stems of any plant should not be given. You can find the foods you should not give to your cat in the article named toxic foods.
POISONING SYMPTOMS
- Vomiting
- Gagging
- Increase in salivation
- Irritation around the mouth and tongue
- Stomachache
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Change in urine color or frequency of urination
- Orientation problems
- Serious behavioral changes
- Decrease in energy
- Desire to hide
- Difficulty in breathing
- Irregular heartbeat
- Enlarged eyeballs
- Muscle tremors
- Seizures
- Coma
If you suspect that your cat has been poisoned, take it to the nearest veterinary clinic without delay.