Cat owners should be aware of plants poisonous to cats. Though many people decorate with plants without thinking about any consequences, the cat owner needs to be responsible for keeping plants that are poisonous to cats off the property.

The plants poisonous to cats are often plants that are sold for seasonal decoration. Mistletoe and poinsettias can cause the cat to have vomiting and diarrhea. These plants can also cause difficulty breathing and blistering in the mouth.

In spring, Easter lilies, tulips, and lily of the valley plants are common. However, cat owners should know that Easter lilies are dangerous to cats and can cause kidney failure in a cat.

Some plants poisonous to cats can be found in gardens and farms. Rhubarb, apple seeds, cherries, eggplant, tobacco, peach leaves and pits, green tomatoes, tomato plants, and avocado are poisonous to cats.

Many common flower garden plants are poisonous to cats. Marigolds, geranium, morning glory plants, daffodils, chrysanthemum, and several types of ivy are plants poisonous to cats. Other poisonous plants are aloe vera, sweetpea, oleander, and evergreen.

Flower arrangements can contain plants that are poisonous to cats. Some plants commonly used in home dcor are poisonous. Eucalyptus, bird of paradise, iris, and babys breath are plants poisonous to cats.

Hydrangea, ferns, azalea, and philodendron are poisonous to cats. Philodendron can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing if a cat ingests it. Ingesting parts of azalea can cause trembling, loss of coordination, and collapse.

Cactus plants are different from other plants because they can harm a cat without the cat ingesting it. Cactus plants can cause puncture wound which are prone to infection.

Numerous plants not included in this article are poisonous. Before adding a plant to the house or property, a cat owner should ask a veterinarian if it is a plant poisonous to cats.

If a cat may have ingested a poisonous plant, the cat owner should get emergency veterinary care for the cat. They should immediately contact the veterinarian and let the veterinarian know which plant was ingested if the cat owner is aware.

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