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SOME PLANTS AND HOUSEHOLD AGENTS TOXIC TO CATS


Updated 7/24/09

These plants, shrubs, and common household agents are HIGHLY toxic. While it is unlikely that your CAT would choose to nibble or lick any of these [after all CATS are smarter than dogs] some, like Lilies of the Valley are particularly toxic. Kittens are more susceptible than adult CATS. PGAA™ pulled all Lily of the Valley out of our gardens. We do have some of the other plants and shrubs, but, we moved them to areas behind walls or fences. If you have these plants in your garden, watch your CAT to see if he or she visits the area. If so, we recommend that you remove the plants or move them to an area protected from your CATS. If you have any questions you should check with your vet.

See the updated list of common poisonous plants at Common Poisonous Plants

Indoor/Outdoor Plants and Shrubs

Amaryllis Azalea
Broom (Cytisis) Caladium
Crown of Thorns Daffodils
Dumbcane English Holly
English Ivy Euonymus
Foxglove Honeysuckle
Hyacinth Hydrangea
Iris Jonquil
Larkspur Laurel
Lily-of-the-Valley Narcissus
Philodendron Skunk Cabbage
Wisteria Yew

Visit the ASPCA Poison Center for more information about poisons and how to detect and treat poisoning.

If you believe your CAT or KITTEN has ingested any of these PLANTS and SHRUBS, you SHOULD ATTEMPT TO INDUCE VOMITING …AND…CALL YOUR VET

TO INDUCE VOMITING

Mix Hydrogen Peroxide (1 teaspoon) in a cup of water; or 1-2 tablespoons of salt per cup of water; or Syrup of Ipecac - 1/2 mil per pound of the pet.

ALWAYS CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Alert your vet that your pet may have been poisoned. Try to identify the specific poison so that antidotes can be found.

Watch your pet carefully. You may have to treat for shock or administer CPR (See related articles entitled: How to give You CAT CPR and What to do if Your CAT is in Shock.


SOME HOUSEHOLD AGENTS TOXIC TO YOUR CAT

Antifreeze Bathroom Cleaners
Drain Cleaners Fuel (gas, oil, kerosene)
Furniture Polish Laundry Bleach
Oven Cleaners Poisons (rat, snail, roach bait)
Rust Remover Varnish/Paint Removers

Remember, any household pest you eliminate with poisons becomes toxic to your CAT!

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!!!! CALL YOUR VET!!!!

WHEN VOMITING IS NOT RECOMMENDED

For caustic poisons do not induce vomiting. Try to dilute the poison with milk, an egg white in 1 cup of water, or 1-2 teaspoons of Milk of Magnesia in water.

ALWAYS CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Alert your vet that your CAT may have been poisoned. Try to identify the specific poison so that antidotes can be found.

Watch your CAT carefully. You may have to treat for shock or administer CPR (see How to give You CAT CPR and What to do if Your CAT is in Shock



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