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
Visit the ASPCA Poison Center for more information about poisons and how to detect and treat poisoning.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
ALWAYS CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY!!!!
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
ALWAYS CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY!!!!
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