Which house plants are harmful to cats?
Common house plants can be poisonous or cause allergies to your cat.
Amaryllis – a popular present at Christmas (keep out of your pets reach)
Aphelandra
Azalea
Castor Oil Plant
Christmas Cherry
Chrysanthemum
Codiaeum
Croton
Cyclamen
Devil’s Ivy
Dieffenbachia
Elephant’s ear,
Caladium)
FernsHolly
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Hyacinthus Ivy ( Hedera)
Kalanchoe
Mistletoe
Oleander
Ornithogalum
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Poinsettia
Senecio
Spotted dumb cane
Star of Bethlehem
Umbellatum Umbrella Plant
Zebra Plant
Cats and allergies to plants
Plants may cause blistering or itching of the mouth and gums.
Sneezing and eye problems can also be caused through contact with plants.
Contact with the leaves of food plants such as tomato, strawberry, rhubarb, parsnips, carrot, celery, marrow and cucumbers can cause irritation.
Geranium and Primula leaves can also cause similar skin problems.
Many plants that are poisonous when eaten may also have the potential to cause skin irritation on contact with their leaves or sap.
If you think your cat is unwell contact your vet for advice.
