Plants poisonous to cats
Some of the most common houseplants can be poisonous to your favorite feline, and even though only a few are lethal, you don’t want your cat to get sick because of a plant you’re growing indoors. The two poisonous plants you absolutely never want in the house with a cat present are the Cycad or Sago Palm, and most members of the True Lily family, for instance, the Easter Lily. All parts of the sago palm are seriously dangerous to cats (and not very good for people, either) and lilies can cause rapid kidney failure. If your Siamese does bite into one of the plants poisonous to cats, call your vet as soon as you notice symptoms. If you can't reach your vet, and you're in the United States, you can call the ASPCA’s emergency number: 1-888-426-4435 (There is a fee, presently $65.)
Poisonous plants to cats include Easter lilies Common house plants that are poisonous to catsThese include, but are not limited to, the following shortened list of poisonous plants:
Symptoms ...... your Siamese can exhibit after partaking of an unhealthy houseplant include:Vomiting, lethargy, depression, diarrhea, pain, and/or itching. Of course, if you want to give her/him something to purr about, plant catnip or cat grass, either of which is enjoyable to about 75% of cats. This page has kindly been provided by Batya D. Wininger, who has been a cat owner and grower of indoor plants since she was two years old. You can read more about planting and caring for safe houseplants on her Indoor Gardener website.More cat care information can be found on these pages:
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