Plants that are Toxic to Cats

Common Indoor Plants Toxic to Cats

Azalea
Amaryllis
Barbados or Asian Lilies
Baby’s Breath
Creeping Charlie
Calla Lily
Ceriman
Chinese Jade
Chrysanthemum
Caladium
Castor Bean
Dumbcane
Dracaena

Daffodil
Daisy
Elephant’s Ear
Easter Lily
Fern Palm
Ivy
Lantana
Mistletoe
Philodendrons
Poinsetta
Rhosary Pea
Sago Palms

Note:  These are not all of the plants that are toxic to cats.
View more comprehensive lists at the links below.

More Information

ASPCA database of toxic and non-toxic plants with pictures:
http://www.aspca.org/Pet-care/poison-control/Plants.aspx?plant_toxicity=toxic-to-cats

Humane Society of The United States info page:
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/plants_poisonous_to_pets.html

Signs That Your Cat May Have Ingested A Toxic Plant:

- Oral Irritation  
- Excessive Drooling
- Vomiting
- Difficulty Swallowing

- Diarrhea
- Increased Thirst
- Bruising
- Dark Stools

- Jaundice
- Spasms
- Severe Convulsion
 

If you suspect your cat has injested a toxic plant contact your veterinarian immediately.

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