If you live with one or more cats, or if you take care of a feline colony that goes to your garden, you must be careful with the plants that you want to put in your private paradise because there are many that can cause many problems for these wonderful animals.
Knowing them is very important, since this way we can avoid them. These are the Most common toxic plants for cats which is better not to have if felines are cared for.
Oleander
La oleander, whose scientific name is nerium oleanderIt is a shrub widely used in gardens but nevertheless very toxic, both the leaves, the flowers or the roots. All parts are highly toxic. Ingestion causes, depending on the quantity and size of the animal, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, tachycardia, respiratory distress, weakness, coma and death from cardiac arrest..
Cyclamen
El Cyclamen it is a plant that becomes really beautiful in spring. Even so, we must try to avoid it as it contains a substance called cyclamine, which acts as a violent purgative very toxic to animals. The symptoms after having ingested it are: vomiting, diarrhea, general malaise, seizures, kidney failure and paralysis.
Adam’s rib
The Monstera delicious It is a beautiful plant that is normally kept indoors. It is very, very toxic because it contains -except the fruits- calcium oxalate which causes vomiting, irritation, mouth and / or neck swellingamong others.
Croton
the crotonthe Codiaeus variegatedis a tropical shrub that contains a latex inside the leaves and stems. This latex causes dermatitis with irritation, redness and possible appearance of vesicles. If ingested, symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, seizures, kidney problems, and in cases of overdose, death.
Poinsettia
La Poinsettia, known by the scientific name The most beautiful EuphorbiaIt is the quintessential Christmas plant. But we have to bear in mind that it contains a latex inside that is very toxic to cats. Direct contact causes dermatitis with irritations and even the appearance of blisters. If ingested, it causes vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and profuse salivation..
Hydrangea
The Hydrangea macrophylla It is a deciduous shrub ideal for a garden or pot… except if you have a cat. All parts are toxic to him. Symptoms after ingestion are: diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, general malaise and lack of coordination.
lily
The lily (Iris sp) is a bulbous one that looks totally harmless, but don’t be fooled. If a cat ingests an overdose it will have vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, irritation, malaise and hypertension.
Homies
El pothosthe goldenIt is a climber that is spectacular in homes. But it has very thin stems and the cat loves that. Still, don’t let it get close as ingestion alone can cause very frequent vomiting.
Castor
The beaver bean, known as Devil’s fig, or so Common tick In botanical jargon, it is a very fast growing shrub that, although it is considered an invasive plant, the reality is that it is very easy to get seeds online. Therefore, we include it in the list.
The seeds are very toxic. They can cause vomiting, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, profuse salivation, drowsiness, bleeding, kidney failure, coma, and in severe cases, death.. In general, a common cat will not be able to swallow the seed because it will not fit, but you should never trust yourself.
Rhododendron
The rhododendron or rhododendron ferrugineum It is a very used plant especially in oriental style gardens. It looks great both as hedges and as an isolated specimen, but you have to know that the leaves and flowers are very toxic. Symptoms after ingestion are shortness of breath, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, hypertension, seizures, coma, and death from asphyxia or respiratory arrest..
Tulip
The bulb of the tulips (Tulipa sp) we never have to leave it in sight of the cats. Ingestion will cause vomiting and diarrhea.
As you can see, there are several plants that can cause problems for cats. If you have any at home you should keep it as far away as possible from the animal to avoid problems.
