This is a compilation from different sources on the poisonous plants you may have at home. It may not include ALL potentially dangerous plant species.
Poisonous Springtime Plants for Cats
(from http://www.pet360.com by Jessica Remitz )
(from http://www.pet360.com by Jessica Remitz )
You may have heard to watch out for lilies around your cat, and if you haven’t, now’s the time to start being wary. While there are some benign species safe for cats, many very common varieties for spring, including tiger, day, Easter, stargazer, red and wood lilies are highly toxic to cats.
Depending on where you live, tiger lilies are the first to bloom and people will often cut these fresh flowers and bring them into their homes, Lee said. The pollen, leaves, stems and even water from the vase of these lilies can cause severe kidney failure in cats. Signs of lily poisoning include lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea and seizures.
Crocus plants, particularly the spring crocus, can cause gastrointestinal issues in cats including vomiting and diarrhea. The less common autumn crocus is also highly toxic. While it does not cause kidney failure, lily of the valley is also dangerous to pets and can cause vomiting, decreased heart rate and severe cardiac arrhythmias.
Depending on where you live, tiger lilies are the first to bloom and people will often cut these fresh flowers and bring them into their homes, Lee said. The pollen, leaves, stems and even water from the vase of these lilies can cause severe kidney failure in cats. Signs of lily poisoning include lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea and seizures.
Crocus plants, particularly the spring crocus, can cause gastrointestinal issues in cats including vomiting and diarrhea. The less common autumn crocus is also highly toxic. While it does not cause kidney failure, lily of the valley is also dangerous to pets and can cause vomiting, decreased heart rate and severe cardiac arrhythmias.
More on poisonous Plants
Common Name Effects/Symptoms
Amaryllis Stomach and intestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhea)
Azalea Incoordination, trembling, collapse
Cactus Punctures skin, infection
Caladium Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shaking head, difficulty breathing
Creeping Charlie Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, cramps
Easter Lily All parts can cause kidney failure
Dieffenbachia Affects central nervous system
Ivy Vomiting, diarrhea, excitable behavior
Mistletoe Ingesting berries can cause vomiting, diarrhea, blistering in the mouth, difficulty breathing
Philodendron Same as Caladium
Poinsettia Same as Mistletoe
Azalea Incoordination, trembling, collapse
Cactus Punctures skin, infection
Caladium Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shaking head, difficulty breathing
Creeping Charlie Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, cramps
Easter Lily All parts can cause kidney failure
Dieffenbachia Affects central nervous system
Ivy Vomiting, diarrhea, excitable behavior
Mistletoe Ingesting berries can cause vomiting, diarrhea, blistering in the mouth, difficulty breathing
Philodendron Same as Caladium
Poinsettia Same as Mistletoe
Autumn Crocus Known to cause:
- Vomiting
- Internal bleeding in the stomach and intestines
- Damage to internal organs
- Shock
Azalea:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Hypersalivation
- Death
- Coma
Kalanchoe:
- Neurologic issues
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Irregular heart beats
Cyclamen:
- Irregular heart beats
- Hypersalivation
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
Hyacinth/Tulip Bulbs:
- Hypersalivation
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Oleander:
- Death
- Shock
- Irregular heart rate
- Weakness
- Vomiting
Sago Palm:
- Vomiting
- Blood in the feces
- Stomach lining damage
- Organ failure
- Death
Lily:
- Kidney failure
- Death in cats
Daffodil Bulbs:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Pain in abdomen
- Irregular heart rate
- Irregular respiration rate
Additional poisons: Baits and Fertilizer, Antifreeze (don't laugh - it is apparently attractive to cats!)
And here's another VERY long list of poisonous plants: http://dcn.davis.ca.us/vme/DrSue/poisplnt.html