Plants & CatsPlants & Cats

General InformationGeneral Information

Most cats love to nibble on greeneryMost cats love to nibble on greenery Anything from decorative house Anything from decorative house

plants, lush tropical, and colorful plants, lush tropical, and colorful floral accentsfloral accents

Cats are fond of the taste of different Cats are fond of the taste of different grassesgrasses

Carnivores and Grass?Carnivores and Grass?

Yes all cats are carnivores and they Yes all cats are carnivores and they require a protein-based dietrequire a protein-based diet

Should be allowed to consume some Should be allowed to consume some greensgreens Not the primary part of dietNot the primary part of diet Does not induce vomitingDoes not induce vomiting

Toxic PlantsToxic Plants

Yes, some plants can Yes, some plants can be toxic or even fatalbe toxic or even fatal

Not all plants are Not all plants are toxictoxic

Most plants are safe Most plants are safe for catsfor cats

Top 10 toxic plants:Top 10 toxic plants: LiliesLilies Sago PalmSago Palm TulipTulip AzaleaAzalea MarijuanaMarijuana OleanderOleander Castor BeanCastor Bean KalanchoeKalanchoe YewYew

LiliesLilies

Sago PalmSago Palm

TulipsTulips

AzaleaAzalea

CyclamenCyclamen

MarijuanaMarijuana

OleanderOleander

Castor BeanCastor Bean

KalanchoeKalanchoe

YewYew

Non-toxic / Safe PlantsNon-toxic / Safe Plants Safe Plants:Safe Plants:

AlyssumAlyssum BambooBamboo Christmas OrchidChristmas Orchid Wild StrawberryWild Strawberry Easter DaisyEaster Daisy

What if my cat ingests a What if my cat ingests a poisonous plant?poisonous plant?

Toxins have varied effects on catsToxins have varied effects on cats Effects:Effects:

Skin rashSkin rash VomitingVomiting DiarrheaDiarrhea ConvulsionsConvulsions Kidney FailureKidney Failure DeathDeath

Steps to take:Steps to take:

Urgent medical attentionUrgent medical attention Take them to a vetTake them to a vet Make sure to take a sample of the plant Make sure to take a sample of the plant

with youwith you Can call 1-800-426-4435, ASPCA Animal Can call 1-800-426-4435, ASPCA Animal

Poison Control CenterPoison Control Center $55 consultation fee$55 consultation fee