10 Toxic Plants Your Cat Shouldn’t Ingest

If you own a cat but you’re also a plant-lover make sure the flowers in your home are not a threat to your feline. Cats are tempted to eat the leaves by curiosity or boredom. But some of them are poisonous and can cause vomiting, indigestion and kidney blockage. Here’s a top 10 of the most dangerous plants for cats:

1. Lily

Lilies are by far the most dangerous plants to cats. All their parts are toxic and can cause kidney blockage.

Cats that ingest this plant will vomit, will be lethargic, will refuse food but will drink plenty of water.

If the cat does not receive professional help can make kidney failure in about 72 hours after ingesting this plant.

2. Potato-related plants

Plant belonging to the Solanaceae family can be poisonous to cats.

Potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and chili peppers contain a substance (in leaves and stems) toxic to cats called Glycoalkanoid Solanine.

3. Ivy

Ivy is another herb toxic to felines. In case of ingestion it can cause repeated vomiting, skin irritation or skin swelling.

4. Mistletoe

Mistletoe is another herb toxic to cats. Its fruits are the most poisonous.

If you decorate your house for the holidays with mistletoe, place it so your cat does not reach it, otherwise there is a risk of suffocation and poisoning.

5. Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum may cause allergic reactions if your cat touches it with the skin or nose.

6. Fig

The fig tree is a plant “tempting” to cats. But ingested in large quantities, it becomes toxic.

7. Azalea

Azalea is a common indoor plant. In case of ingestion it can cause repeated vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, respiratory problems. Ingested in large quantities, azalea can cause kidney problems.

8. Junipers