Plants that are dangerous for your cat
Whether indoors or outdoors, some plants prove to be toxic, even deadly, for your cats.
Normally, your cat knows what is good, or not, for them. They should not ingest these plants.
However, it is wise not to take any risks.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of plants that your cat should definitely not eat.
Indoor plants:
Alocasia > skin and mucous membrane irritation, difficulty swallowing, vomiting...
Chlorophytum > Kidney damage that can lead to death.
Dracaena > Can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, hypersalivation, apathy.
Ficus > In case of contact with the latex contained in this plant: digestive disorders, hypersalivation, kidney damage.
Pothos > Digestive and/or respiratory disorders.
Monstera > hypersalivation, respiratory problems, vomiting...
Sanseveria > local irritation, digestive problems, risk of nervous symptoms if consumed in large quantities.
Outdoor plants:
Azalea > hypersalivation, weakness, frequent death.
Chrysanthemums > digestive disorders
Crocus > digestive, respiratory disorders, convulsions...
Foxgloves > cardiac disorders
Hydrangea > Asphyxiation that can lead to death.
Holly > Pay particular attention to the berries which can cause digestive and/or nervous disorders. In case of significant ingestion, coma, or even death.
Ferns > hemorrhagic diarrhea.
Hyacinths > vomiting and diarrhea
Ivy > Especially ivy producing berries that can cause digestive and/or respiratory problems.
Oleander > Extremely toxic. Digestive, cardiac, respiratory, nervous disorders. Asphyxiation that can lead to death.
Lily of the Valley > Very toxic. Causes cardiac disorders, vomiting, convulsions, hypersalivation.
Jasmine / False Jasmine > digestive disorders, and sometimes neuromuscular, hypersalivation...
Daffodils > Digestive disorders, hypersalivation...
Tulips > Digestive, neurological disorders...
In the kitchen / vegetable garden:
Garlic > toxic in all forms: diarrhea, vomiting, blood in urine...
Chives > Same toxicity as garlic or onion
Shallots > digestive, respiratory disorders...
Onions > dark urine, apathy, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory problems...
Parsley > toxic if ingested in large quantities.
Tomato plants > hypersalivation, loss of appetite, digestive disorders, weakness, cardiac disorders...
Rhubarb > neurological disorders
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⚠ In case of doubt or ingestion ⚠
Contact your veterinarian (or emergency vet) as soon as possible, describing the observed symptoms and identifying the plant involved.
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