![]() ![]() Remove any plant material from your cat’s hair, skin and mouth if you can do so safely. ![]() If you see your cat eating a plant and you are uncertain if it is poisonous, or if you even suspect that your cat ate a toxic plant, do the following before you take him to your veterinarian: Fast, slow, or irregular heart beat and weakness (if the heart is affected).Excessive drinking and urinating (if the kidneys are affected).Diarrhea (if the small intestines or colon are affected).Vomiting (if the stomach or small intestines are affected).Drooling or difficulty swallowing (if the mouth, throat or esophagus is affected).Difficulty breathing (if the airways are affected).If the toxin directly affects a particular organ, the symptoms seen will primarily be related to that organ. When deeper parts of the gastrointestinal tract, like the stomach and intestines, become irritated, vomiting and diarrhea are likely. Since many plants are irritants, most symptoms seen will be the result of irritation or inflammation, such as redness, swelling or itchiness of the eyes, skin or mouth. In some cases, ingesting a small amount can have devastating results, while for other plants, cats may need to be exposed to relatively large amounts of other plants before symptoms develop. Toxic doses can vary widely from plant to plant. If a plant is poisonous to cats, assume that all parts of the plant are poisonous, even though some parts of the plant may have higher concentrations of the toxin than others. Which Parts of the Plant Are Toxic to Cats? ![]() You can visit the Pet Poison Helpline to see the Top 10 Plants Poisonous to Pets, or the ASPCA for their extensive list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants. Pothos, Devil’s Ivy ( Epipremnum aureum).Lily of the Valley ( Convallaria majalis).Chrysanthemum, Daisy, Mum ( Chrysanthemum spp.).Azaleas and Rhododendrons ( Rhododendron spp.).Some common plants that are toxic to cats include: Other plants may have a systemic effect and damage or alter the function of a cat’s organs, like the kidney or heart. Many toxic plants are irritants: they cause localized inflammation of the skin, mouth, stomach, etc. Common Plants and Flowers That Are Poisonous to Cats When in doubt, it is safest to remove a questionable plant from your home. If you want to keep plants in your house, or if you let your cat out into your yard, you need to be able to accurately identify plants and flowers that are poisonous to cats. Cats will chew on plants-and because they love to climb and explore, it can be difficult to keep plants out of your curious cat's reach. ![]()
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