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Safe plants: no known
records of toxicity. Even if the -otherwise healthy- cat vomits, don't worry!
Acer
spp
Abies see Pseudotsuga
Aegopodium podagaria
Aeschynanthus lobbianus
Ajuga Reptans
Albizzia
Althaea rosea
Astroelmeria
Anemone
Antirrhinum
Aprenia cordifolia see Lampranthus
Aralia see Fatsia japonica
Arbutus unedo
Arctostaphylos
Asparagus plumosus
(sprengeri is TOXIC)
Asperula odorata
Aspidistra
Asplenium nidus
Aster
Astilbe
Aucuba japonica
variegata
Begonia semperflorens
Beloperone guttata
Bergenia cordifolia
Buddleia davidii
Cactacee
Calathea zebrina
Calendula officinalis
Callistemon
Callistephus chinensis
Camellia japonica
Campanula glomerata
Canna generalis
Catalpa speciosa
Celosia argentea
(cristata can be TOXIC)
Centaurea cyanus
Ceratonia siliqua
Cercis canadensis
Ceropegia woodii
Chaenomeles speciosa
Clarkia amoena
Chlorophytum comosum
Coleus
Coreopsis
Cordyline terminalis
Cosmos
Crassula argentea |
Crataegus
Cryptanthus zonatus
Cyclamen [leaves &
flowers]
Cydonia Dahlia
Dizygotheca elegantissima
Draceana fragrans/marginata
Duchesnea indica
Echeveria
Echinacea angustifolia
Episcia cupreata
Escallonia
Exacum affine
Fatsia japonica
Fittonia vershaffeltii
Forsythia
Freesia alba
Fuchsia
Gardenia jasminoides
Gerbera jamesonii
Gleditsia triacanthos
Gloxinia
Godetia
Gratopetalum
paraguayense
Grevillea
Gynura aurantiaca
Gypsophyla paniculata
Helichrysum bracteatum
Helxine soleirolii
Heuchera sanguinea
Hibiscus syriacus
Houttunia cordata
Hoya carnosa
Hyacinth
Hypoestes Phylostachya
Impatiens
Kalanchoe pinnata
(daigremontiana is TOXIC)
Kniphofia
Lavandula officinalis
Lagerstroemia indica
Lampranthus
Leea coccinea |
Liatris
odoratissma
Linonium species
Liquidambur
Lynchnis coronaria
Lysimachia nummularia
Lunaris annua Magnolia stellata
Mahonia aquifolium
Malus [pits are TOXIC]
Maranta leuconeura
Mesembryanthemum see Lampranthus
Mimosa pudica
Monarda didyma
Morus
Muscari
Myosotis
Nasturtium
Neoregelia
Nepeta cataria
(cause behavioural effects, but NOT
toxic)
Nephrolepsis exaltata
Nierembergia
Ocimum basilicum
Oenothera caespitosa
Oncidium
Palm
Pachysandra terminalis
Peperomia caperata
Petunia
Philadelphus
Phlox
Photinia glabra/fraseri
Phyllostachys aurea
Picea pungens
Pilea cadierei/microphylla
Pistacia chinensis
Pittosporum tobira
Platanus occidentalis
Platycodon grandiflora
Plectranthus australis
Portulaca
grandiflora/oleracea
Potentilla
Protea
Pseudotsuga taxifolia
Pulmonaria officinalis |
Radermachera
pentandra
Rechsteineria cardinalis
Raphiolepsis indica
Romneya coulteri
Rosa Salix
Saintpaulia
Salvia
Santolina
Schlumergera bridgesii see
Zygocatus truncatus
Sedum morganianum
Sempervivum tectorum
Sinningia speciosa
Sorbus aucuparia
Sparaxis
Sphagnum
Spirea
Stapelia
Syringa vulgaris
Taraxacum officinale
Thymus serpyllum
Tolmiea menziesii
Townsandia sericea
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Tropaeolum majus
Tsuga species
Veronica
Viburnum
Watsonia
Weigelia
Xylosma
Yucca
Zinnia
Zebrina pendula
Zygocatus truncatus
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SLIGHTLY
TOXIC PLANTS: in these plants there are irritant substances, but many cats
show no symptoms of poisoning. POISONOUS PLANTS: may induce drooling, vomit,
diarrhea, cramps. Juice may produce painful mouth swelling, rash or dermatitis. DEADLY PLANTS: if ingested, cause serious effects
to major body organs (liver, heart or kidney). Most of them can be fatal. |

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Abrus precatorius Broken seeds {proteine lectine=abrin, abric acid
glycoside} (ribosome inactivating action, after delay of hours or days nausea, vomiting,
severe abdominal pain and diarrhea. Later ulcerative lesions of mouth and esophagus; can
be fatal)
Acacia
berlandieri {?}
Achillea
millefolium Leaves, flowers (rash or irritation, dermatitis) NOTE: very low toxicity
Aconitum
napellus All parts {alkaloids=aconitine, benzaconine, picraconitine & aconine}
(Burning of lips and mouth, numbness of throat; intense vomiting and diarrhea, muscular
weakness and spasms, weak pulse, paralysis of the respiratory system, convulsions, may be
fatal)
Actaea
All parts, especially berries and roots {glycoside or essential oil, protoanemonin}
(burning of mouth and throat, salivation, severe stomach cramps, diarrhea)
Aesculus
glabra/hippocastanum Flowers, leaves, mature fruit, honey {saponic glycoside=aesculin,
alkaloids} (gastrointestinal: excessive salivation, gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting,
abdominal pain, diarrhea. Neurologic: staggering, trembling, breathing difficulty, dilated
pupils, collapse and paralysis, possible coma)
Agapanthus
orientalis Sap {?} (eye irritation, ulceration of mouth if ingested)
Agave
Sap (severe skin irritation, dermatitis)
Aglaonema
modestum Roots, leaves, stems {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic enzymes} (Mouth
and throat irritation, salivating, possibly stomach irritation)
Allium
{N-propyl disulfide which primarily affects erythrocytes} (Urine discoloration from red
wine to almost black. Muscle weakness, rapid breathing, and a rapid heart rate if
hemolysis is sufficiently severe. Possible jaundice, onion odor to the breath, loss of
weight and appetite) NOTE: the principle effects are related to hemolysis, rupture of red
blood cells.
Aloe vera
Sap {glycoside=anthraquinone} (Abdominal cramping, diarrhea, skin irritation) NOTE: low
toxic
Amanita
muscaria Mushroom {muscarine} (hallucinations, drowsiness, vomiting, nausea, stomach
pains, diarrhea, muscle spasms, hypotension, liver failure, death) NOTE: lethal
Amaranthus
retroflexus Leaves, stems, roots {nephrotoxin, oxalates, nitrates} (Breathing
problems, trembling, weakness, abortions, coma, death)
Amaryllis
Bulbs, rootstocks {alkaloids=lycorine} (Nausea, vomiting, salivation, possibly
diarrhea)
Ampelopsis
quinquefolia Berries {?} (possible nausea) NOTE: very low toxic
Anagallis
arvensis Leaves. stems, flowers {triterpenoid saponin in the above- ground plant
parts, a glycoside (cyclamine) in the roots, and an acrid volatile oil. The plant hairs
contain primin} (?)
Anthurium
All parts {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic enzymes} (Mouth and throat irritation,
salivating, possibly stomach irritation)
Araucaria
heterophylla (rash or irritation)
Arisaema
triphyllum Bulbs, stems, possibly leaves {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic
enzymes} (Oral and gastric irritation, mouth and throat swelling)
Asclepias
syriaca Milky sap, stems {resinoid, cardiac glycoside?} (vomiting, spasms)
Asparagus
myriocladus/sprengeri Berries, sap (gastrointestinal problems, skin irritation,
swelling)
Atropa
belladonna All parts, especially berries {alkaloids=tropane, atropine, hyoscyamine}
(Fever, rapid pulse, dilatation of pupils, hallucinations, convulsions) NOTE: highly
toxic, can be fatal.
Azalea see Rhododendron
Astragalus lentiginosus see
Oxytropis |
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Brassaia actinophylla Leaves, sap {oxalates} (irritation of the
mouth, lips & tongue)
Buxus
sempervirens Leaves {steroidal alkaloids} (Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness,
convulsions, respiratory failure)
Brugmansia see Datura |
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Caltha palustris Seeds {glucosinolates and erucic acid} (immediate
nausea)
Caladium
Bulbs, leaves, stems {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic enzymes} (Mouth and throat
irritation, salivating, also nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur)
Campsis
radicans Leaves, flowers (rash or irritation)
Cannabis
sativa Leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, {tetrahydrocannabinol resin, alkaloids,
glycosides} (Behavioral changes, trembling, incoordination, gastrointestinal signs)
Celastrus
scandens All parts {peptide, glycosides, alkaloids} (Vomiting, diarrhea)
Cestrum
Unripe berries {glycoalkaloids=solanine-type, alkaloids=atropine-like} (nausea, vomiting,
bloody diarrhea, muscular spasms, fever, salivation, sweating, paralysis and possible
coma)
Chrysanthemum
Leaves, flowes {sesquiterpene lactone=alantolactone, irritant oil} (rush, might produce
dermatitis)
Cicuta
maculata All parts, especially roots {cicutoxin, resinoid,
volatile alkaloids=cicutine} (salivation, breathing difficulties, muscular spasms, dilated
pupils, collapse, violent convulsions -seizures-, coma, probably death) NOTE: death
can occurs 15 minutes after.
Cinnamomum
camphora {camphor} NOTE: camphor oil is very acrid and in large doses very poisonous
Clematis
All parts {anemonin, clematine} (severe pain in the mouth and ulcers, skin redness and
burning sensation) NOTE: leaves and flowers have an acrid burning taste.
Clivia
miniata All parts {alkaloids} (Salivation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea) NOTE:
paralysis if large amounts ingested
Codieum
variegatum All parts {diterpene esters} (Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
Colchicum
autumnale All parts {alkaloid=colchinine, colchicine} (cramping, vomiting, diarrhea,
increased blood pressure, respiratory failure) NOTE: Highly toxic
Coleus
Leaves {Diterpene coleonol, coleon O} (dermatitis) NOTE: very low toxicity
Colocasia
esulenta Roots, leaves, stems {calcium oxalate, histamine proteolytic enzymes}
(immediate nausea, mouth and throat irritation, salivating, possibly stomach irritation)
Columnea
Conium
maculatum All parts, especially young leaves and seeds {piperidine niconinic
alkaloids=coniceine, coniine, N-methyl coniine, conhydrine, and pseudoconhydrine,
glucosinolates, erucic acid} (nervousness, trembling, incoordination, depression, coma,
possible death) NOTE: no convulsions
Convallaria
majalis All parts, especially bulbs, rootstocks {cardiac
glycosides=convallatoxin, convalloside, saponins} (pupil dilation, irregular heartbeat,
convulsions, can be fatal)
Coriaria thymifolia Black berries {sesquiterpene, coriamyrtine, coriatine, tutine} | |