Plants that are toxic for cats

There is nothing that says “Spring is here!” like the aroma of a bunch of fresh cut spring flowers around your house. They add a lovely welcoming touch to any home. But cat owners should be aware that those lovely flowers can potentially be quite harmful for your cat. Daffodils, for example, can cause stomach upsets, vomiting, or worse if your cat eats the foliage, flowers or pods. Other plants you may not suspect, like aloe vera, can be toxic for cats as well.

We have listed below some of the many plants that are potentially toxic for cats and should be avoided. Be especially careful with all lilies (marked *). All parts of these plants (flowers, leaves and stems) are extremely toxic to cats and have caused tragic deaths.

Flowering Plants:

Amaryllis		Hyacinth
Asian Lily*		Hydrangea
Autumn Crocus		Iris
Bird of Paradise		Kalanchoe
Climbing Lily*		Lily of the Valley*
Cyclamen		Narcissus
Daffodil		Poinsettia
Day Lily*		Rubrum Lily*
Easter Lily*		Stargazer Lily*
Elephant Ear		Tiger Lily*
Tiger Lily*		Tulip
Gladiola		Wood Lily*

Ferns:

Asparagus Fern		Emerald Feather
Plumosa Fern		Lace Fern

Indoor Plants:

Aglaonema		Dracaena Fragrans
Arrowhead Vine		Dracaena Marginata
Dracaena Deremensis

Perennials:

Aloe Vera		Morning Glory
Anthurium		Mother-in-law's Tongue
Arum or Calla Lily		Nightshade
Hellebore		Pussy's Ears

If you cat eats or comes in contact with any of these plants, you will need to seek immediate veterinary assistance. We also recommend that you take part of the plant with you for easy identification to help with treatment.