Here is a list of common toxic plants for cats along with some descriptions and pictures:
- Lilies (Lilium spp.)
- Extremely toxic; can cause vomiting, kidney failure, and even death.
- All parts of the lily are toxic, especially the flowers.
- Azaleas and Rhododendrons (Rhododendron spp.)
- Contain grayanotoxins causing drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, and sometimes death.
- Even tiny amounts can poison cats.
- Oleander (Nerium oleander)
- Contains cardiac glycosides leading to drooling, vomiting, tremors, seizures, and death.
- All parts are poisonous.
- Cyclamen (Cyclamen spp.)
- Toxic compounds in roots and tubers cause drooling and severe symptoms like seizures in large amounts.
- Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe spp.)
- Causes drooling, vomiting, diarrhea due to bufadienolides.
- Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
- Highly toxic; can cause severe symptoms like seizures, kidney, and liver damage.
- Daffodils (Narcissus spp.)
- Contain lycorine, causing drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and cardiac issues.
- Dieffenbachia
- Causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
- English Ivy (Hedera spp.)
- Mildly toxic; causes drooling, vomiting, diarrhea.
- Sago Palm * Highly toxic; causes vomiting, liver damage, and can be fatal.
- Tulips * Toxic bulbs causing drooling, vomiting, oral irritation.
- Begonias * Contains soluble calcium oxalate; causes vomiting and excess saliva.
- Chrysanthemum, Foxglove, Hydrangea, Lily of the valley, Mistletoe, Morning glory, Peace lily, Philodendron, Poinsettia, Pothos, Schefflera, Yew (various toxicities).
These plants should be avoided around cats to prevent accidental poisoning. If ingestion occurs, immediate veterinary care is critical. I can also provide pictures of these plants for identification. Would you like pictures for all of these, or specific ones?
