Toxic and Dangerous Plants for Pets
This is a list of potentially dangerous and/or
toxic plants. There are wide variations in how any individual pet would
react to ingesting or coming into contact with these. What would cause
serious problems in a kitten may prove immaterial to a large adult dog.
A toxic reaction could mean anything from a
mildly upset stomach to death. In addition, sometimes just parts of the
plant such as the bulb are toxic. Some plants, such as some types of
cactus, are physically dangerous because of their sharp needles or easily
ingested parts.
This list is meant to be a starting point for understanding
how certain plants may affect your pets. Ask your veterinarian for more specific,
individualized information.
Check out and print our
Nontoxic plant list when shopping for new plants. When in doubt, leave
the plant safely away from your pet until you are sure it will not be dangerous.
* It's safest to consider all lilies toxic for cats.
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