Which plants are toxic to cats and dogs
Whether 50 common houseplants and garden plants are toxic to cats and dogs, from the ASPCA's toxic and non-toxic plant list. If you think your pet has eaten a toxic plant, call your vet straight away.
| Plant | Scientific name | Cats | Dogs | Toxic principles | Clinical signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Violet | Saintpaulia spp. | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Aloe | Aloe vera | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Saponins, anthraquinones | Vomiting (not horses), lethargy, diarrhea. The gel is considered edible. |
| Areca Palm | Dypsis lutescens | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Azalea | Rhododendron spp | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Grayantoxin | Vomiting (not in horses), diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure |
| Baby Rubber Plant | Peperomia obtusifolia | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Basil | Ocimum basilicum | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Begonia | Begonia spp. | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Soluble calcium oxalates | Kidney failure (in grazing animals), vomiting, salivation in dogs/cats. Most toxic part is underground. |
| Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia gilliesii | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | possibly hydrocyanic acid | Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing and incoordination is possible. Deaths in rabbits have been reported. Should not be confused with the less toxic Strelitzia reginae. |
| Boston Fern | Nephrolepis exalta bostoniensis | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Calathea | Calathea spp. | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Cast Iron Plant | Aspidistra elatior | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Chinese Evergreen | Aglaonema modestum | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Insoluble calcium oxalates | Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting (not horses), difficulty swallowing |
| Christmas Cactus | Schlumbergera bridgesii | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Chrysanthemum | Chrysanthemum spp. | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Sesquiterpene, lactones, pyrethrins and other potential irritants | Vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, incoordination, dermatitis |
| Corn Plant | Dracaena fragrans | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Saponins | Vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, dilated pupils (cats). |
| Cyclamen | Cyclamen spp | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Terpenoid saponins | Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea. Following large ingestions of tubers: heart rhythm abnormalities, seizures, death |
| Daffodil | Narcissus spp | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Lycorine and other alkaloids | Vomiting, salvation, diarrhea; large ingestions cause convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs are the most poisonous part. |
| Dieffenbachia | Dieffenbachia | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Insoluble calcium oxalates, proteolytic enzyme | Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth , tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing |
| Dracaena | Dracaena spp. | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Saponins | Vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, dilated pupils (cats). |
| Easter Lily | Lilium longiflorum | Toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | Unknown | Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure, and death is possible. Cats are only species known to be affected. |
| English Ivy | Hedera helix | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Triterpenoid saponins (hederagenin) | Vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, diarrhea. Foliage is more toxic than berries |
| Geranium | Pelargonium species | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Geraniol, linalool | Vomiting, anorexia, depression, dermatitis |
| Golden Pothos | Epipremnum aureum | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Insoluble calcium oxalates | Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| Heartleaf Philodendron | Philodendron hederaceum | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Insoluble calcium oxalates | Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting (not horses), difficulty swallowing |
| Hyacinth | Hyacinthus orientalis | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Possibly narcissus-like alkaloids | Intense vomiting, diarrhea, occassionally with blood, depression and tremors. |
| Hydrangea | Hydrangea arborescens | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Cyanogenic glycoside | Vomiting, depression, diarrhea. Cyanide intoxication is rare - usually produces more of a gastrointestinal disturbance. |
| Jade Plant | Crassula argentea | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Unknown | Vomiting, depression, incoordination |
| Kalanchoe | Kalanchoe spp | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Bufodienolides | Vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythm (rare). |
| Lavender | Lavendula angustifolia | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Linlool, linalyl acetate | Nausea, vomiting (not in horses), inappetant |
| Lily of the Valley | Convallaria majalis | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Cardenolides (convallarin, and others) | Vomiting, irregular heart beat, low blood pressure, disorientation, coma, seizures |
| Mint | Mentha sp. | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Essential Oils | Vomiting and diarrhea with large ingestions |
| Money Tree | Pachira aquatica | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | None | Nausea, vomiting and loose stool |
| Oleander | Nerium oleander | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Cardiac glycosides | Drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhea, colic, depression, death |
| Parlor Palm | Chamaedorea elegans | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Peace Lily | Spathiphyllum | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Insoluble calcium oxalates | Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid | Phalaenopsis sp. | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Philodendron Pertusum | Philodendron spp | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Insoluble calcium oxalates | Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting (not horses), difficulty swallowing |
| Poinsettia | Euphorbia pulcherrima | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Irritant sap | Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity. |
| Prayer Plant | Calathea insignis | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Rose | Rosa Species | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Sago Palm | Cycas revoluta, zamia species | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Cycasin | Vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure, death. |
| Schefflera | Schefflera | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Calcium oxalate crystals | Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing. |
| Snake Plant | Sansevieria trifasciata | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Saponins | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. |
| Spider Plant | Chlorophytum comosum | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Sunflower | helianthus angustifolius | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Swiss Cheese Plant | Monstera deliciosa | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Insoluble calcium oxalates | Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| Tulip | Tulipa spp. | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Tulipalin A and B | Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hypersalivation. Highest concentration of toxin in bulb. |
| Wax Plant | Hoya carnosa 'krinkle kurl' | Non-toxic to cats | Non-toxic to dogs | ||
| Yucca | Yucca spp. | Toxic to cats | Toxic to dogs | Saponins | Dogs, cats: Vomiting; Horses: liver disease, dermatitis |
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