The most poisonous plants for cats and dogs you may have in your home or garden

What are the most poisonous plants for cats and dogs? And what to do if intoxication is suspected? Here are some tips.

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What are the most poisonous plants for cats and dogs? And what to do if intoxication is suspected? Here are some tips

They make our homes more beautiful, purify the air, some even reconcile sleep and relaxation, reducing stress. All excellent reasons to insert plants in our homes or in the garden, but with some care if we have pets. (Also Read: 10 Poisonous Plants For Cats)





In fact the plant poisoning they can even be lethal. Unfortunately, it also happens with common and apparently harmless plants following the ingestion of stems, leaves or petals.

Therefore, if you have pets at home, try to eliminate the most dangerous plants and store the others in places that are difficult to access.

Here the list of some common plants that are dangerous for both dogs and cats. 

Index

Monstera

The most poisonous plants for cats and dogs you may have in your home or garden

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Among the toxic houseplants, certainly worth mentioning Monstera, of the Araceae family. According to some recent studies, the intoxication, following the chewing of the plant by dogs or cats, depends on a protein substance that releases histamine, even if historically it is attributed "to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals in the plant". What are the symptoms? Pain, irritation, hypersalivation, pharyngeal swelling, swelling of the tongue, difficulty in breathing, severe dyspnoea.

Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia, very common as a houseplant, can cause severe poisoning especially in cats, and to a lesser extent in dogs. Symptoms reported by the veterinary educational portal include "irritation, pain in the oral cavity, edema, inflammation of the buccal mucosa, edema of the glottis, asphyxia, blindness, vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhea, tremors, albuminuria, hematuria, acute nephritis". Intoxication in this case is provoked by chewing the leaves or stems. And it can lead to death.

Oleander

The most poisonous plants for cats and dogs you may have in your home or garden

Oleander is a very common plant in our gardens, not to be underestimated if we have dogs and cats around. Oleandrin, its active ingredient, can cause "nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, stomatitis, convulsions, cramps, ataxia, arrhythmias, liver problems."


Lily

Beware of lilies if you have cats in home. They are toxic and potentially fatal. And some varieties are also dangerous for dogs. If ingested, they can cause vomiting, stomach pain, kidney damage, difficulty swallowing, lack of appetite. If not treated promptly by the vet, cats can develop kidney failure


Jasmine

The most poisonous plants for cats and dogs you may have in your home or garden

Jasmine it is especially dangerous for cats as it can cause difficulty in swallowing, muscle weakness, dry mouth, convulsions, difficulty in breathing and in coordinating movements.

Ivy

The most poisonous plants for cats and dogs you may have in your home or garden

The ivy has a moderate or high toxicity to pets, depending on the quantities ingested. It can cause - irritation of the mouth and stomach, excessive salivation, foaming in the mouth, swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, vomiting, diarrhea.

Christmas Star

The most poisonous plants for cats and dogs you may have in your home or garden

Even the wonderful Christmas star poses risks to our animals. In fact, it can cause damage to the digestive system following the ingestion or chewing of leaves and bracts. Among the symptoms that may occur, we find irritation of the mucous membranes of the digestive system, vesicular dermatitis, burning in the tongue and lips, edema, conjunctivitis, lacrimation, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors.

Holly

The most poisonous plants for cats and dogs you may have in your home or garden

Red holly leaves and berries can cause gastrointestinal disorders, which manifest themselves with symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, numbness. In the worst cases it can lead to coma and death. About twenty berries would be enough to kill a dog, due to the emetic and purgative substances contained in them, reports the SantaLucia Veterinary Center.

Aloe vera

The most poisonous plants for cats and dogs you may have in your home or garden


Aloe vera is potentially dangerous for both dogs and cats, due to saponins and latex. Saponins can cause vomiting and diarrhea, while latex, which lines the inside of the leaf, can cause cramps, diarrhea, nausea and dehydration. Furthermore, if the blood sugar levels are lowered, the dog can go into a coma or even die. (Read also: You may not know but this fabulous plant you love can be toxic to your dog)


Cycas revoluta

The most poisonous plants for cats and dogs you may have in your home or garden

According to a study published in Science Direct, the ingestion of certain parts of the Cycas revoluta it is very dangerous for both pets. Indeed, it is even one of the most frequent causes of poisoning for both dogs and cats in Europe. The houseplant is toxic in all its parts, but particularly in the seeds. Ingestion can cause vomiting, blood in the stool, diarrhea, decreased appetite, thirst, increased urination, paralysis, abdominal pain, seizures and coma.

Other plants dangerous for pets

The plants listed aren't the only ones that are dangerous for our pets. For example also the Bella di note has toxic seeds and roots, and so:

  • the mistletoe,
  • the castor,
  • the azalea,
  • the rhododendron,
  • l'iris,
  • the tulip,
  • l’anemone,
  • the cyclamen,
  • the buttercup,
  • the primrose,
  • thrush and many others.

On the Enpa Milano website and on the La Veterinaria clinic website, you will find further lists of toxic plants for dogs and cats.

What to do if you suspect plant poisoning

The best thing to do is to contact the vet immediately and let him know what breed, age, weight the animal is, the plant it may have ingested, the time elapsed more or less from the moment of ingestion, the symptoms it presents. While there are no antidotes, there are therapies that can help the animal recover, as appropriate.

Clinic La Veterinaria also advises to avoid inducing vomiting independently, to avoid the administration of liquids and medicines, which could cause dangerous side effects.

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