Before you share that snack, be sure to know the difference between foods that are toxic to cats and the ones that are safe. While a lavender plant itself isn’t toxic to your cat, formulations from the plant can be. You might want to read my other article on this called 'Lilies can kill your cat within hours' (link below): I agree plants should come with labels that say if they are dangerous to pets. tomato plants on included in the list but you mention indoor tomatoes. Your cat's sense of smell is indeed exceptional. alternanthera ficoidea edible. Voted up. I took her immediately and waited for the results, which were negative. A number of common garden plants are actually toxic to cats. If your pet shows any signs of distress, contact your veterinarian immediately and make them aware of anything the animal may have consumed. Home remedies or do I have to go to vet? All types of liliums are toxic to cats especially, and all parts of the plants are poisonous – bulbs, leaves, flowers. She doesn't need to have intentionally chewed on the plant itself. My nine year old girl cat has been completely listless for two days, with frequent vomiting of frothy and mucous yellow liquid only; no food interest but has had water, keeps visiting the litter box and straining to evacuate but unable to. Surprising as it may seem Vets do not know everything, and to be honest, in my experience of working in Vet's surgeries quite often I have seen the senior nurses know more than the vets do about things like this. As the chart above shows, baking, semi-sweet, and dark chocolate pose a greater risk to a cat than milk chocolate. Your vet will do his best to save her I am sure. Needless to say i feel that the Sellers of such deadly plants should be held accountable for not labeling "toxic to Animals, and children"pray with me that my ginger survives..thank you. Acetaminophen is toxic to cats, aspirin is extraordinarily easy to overdose in cats because the half-life of aspirin in a cat is 72 hours (3 days!) I cannot find any information about this plant, but I checked my notebook and noticed, that after a couple of days when I'd bought this flower, my cat was vomiting and had some sort of anorexia. Here are some easy tips for preventing your cat from eating dangerous and toxic foods: Store foods out of your cat’s reach. He suggested leaving her overnight so they could treat her some more. Many pet owners keep common plants in their homes without realising that they are poisonous to cats. I have a 9 year old cat that has been chewing on my aloe plant for about 3 years and has never gotten sick from it. Description. Thanks for making this HUB! Cats seem drawn to the smell, but like many hibiscus plants it is moderately toxic. Ingestion can lead to excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, lethargy, and tremors. I hope your cat survives this assuming she has not already died. I brought a lily home yesterday not knowing it was poisonous and my kitty was smelling it and I think had some pollen residue on her nose. Whether you’re sending flowers or receiving flowers as a gift, know what flowers are toxic to dog and cats and know the pet-friendly flowers and plants for your home. I hope your kitten will be okay. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, cats that ingest autumn crocus may show gastrointestinal signs (for instance, drooling, vomiting and bloody diarrhea), breathing difficulties, seizures, kidney and liver damage, and even death. You never know, you could be related to my Step Father and his family!! It’s better to be safe than sorry. (A. dentata 'Purple Knight') These weren't on any lists either. I have you in favorites & will be referring back to your site on a regular basis. They are going to force feed her some soft food by mouth and see if she can evacuate. I hope this comes in useful to you in the future too :), Great list, very helpful, esp since 2 flowers on here are ones my girl kitten has taken to chewing on (carnation & primrose) which i hope wont be fatal (she seems fine though thankfully) but i am definitley bookmarking this for future reference! Now I know why my kitten is sick! Which houseplants CAN we have? It sounds like tragically your cat had a particularly bad reaction to the toxins, so is the exception to the rule. Is the Purple Knight plant poisonous to cats, if they chew on the leaves ? Cats just don’t need the pick-me-up that humans seem to crave, which is a good thing, as stimulants aren’t good for them and can be toxic. Cats’ inquisitive nature, as well as their obsession with cleanliness, can also get them into trouble if they’ve made contact with a toxic substance on their coat or paws. Many people are not aware of how toxic many indoor and outdoor plants, and also cut flower arrangements can be to our beloved pets.